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Job Description Summary Wake Forest University invites applications for two postdoctoral research fellowships with the Educating Character Initiative (ECI), housed within the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027. The postdoctoral fellow will join the ECI research team to study character development in higher education. Our team investigates questions about the nature of character and how this can be assessed, predictors and outcomes of character development, and how higher education stakeholders view intentional efforts to promote students’ character development. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in any discipline relevant to research related to character, virtue, moral and intellectual development and/or higher education. The successful candidate will coauthor scholarly papers using several existing datasets and help coordinate a new data collection project, the Communities of Character Study. Communities of Character includes two phases: an initial, qualitative phase, involving interviews with students, staff, and faculty at a select group of colleges and universities, and a second, quantitative phase involving a longitudinal survey of college students and peers who are not enrolled in higher education. The overarching aim of the project is to study how communities both inside and outside of formal educational settings shape individuals’ character development. These positions are available on a one-year contractual basis, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding. Candidates who wish to work remotely will be considered, subject to University review and approval. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. To apply, please provide (1) a cover letter detailing your relevant expertise and interest in the position, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a scholarly writing sample or published article; and (4) a list of at least three professional references, including at least one current or former supervisor. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2027, and the position will remain open until filled. Job Description Essential Functions: Coauthor journal articles and conference papers with other members of the ECI research team Contribute, as applicable, to the qualitative phase of the Communities of Character Study Help design and conduct the quantitative phase of the Communities of Character Study Support technical proposal preparation for developing new projects and securing grant funding Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: PhD (by start date) in Psychology, Sociology, Education, or another social science discipline Strong quantitative research skills, including survey methodology, statistical modeling, and analysis of large or multi-level datasets, with a focus on character, virtue, moral development, higher education, and/or related areas Demonstrated ability to write for peer-reviewed academic publication, evidenced by a strong publication record Outstanding skills in interpersonal communication, scientific writing, and effective time management Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cooperative team setting Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Experience with qualitative research methods, including interview design, coding, and thematic analysis Experience designing or fielding original survey instruments Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to juggle competing demands, work efficiently, and deliver high quality work while adhering to deadlines Openness to feedback and a commitment to personal and professional growth Accountabilities: Report to Managing Director, Communities of Impact Work under Research team direction Perform tasks under minimal supervision Responsible for their own work Physical Requirements: Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting and standing Some travel may be required Environmental Conditions: No adverse environmental conditions expected For additional information, please contact [email protected]. About Wake Forest University and ECI: Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate and professional education. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the University has an institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world, as indicated by the motto Pro Humanitate (for humanity), which encourages students to develop the qualities of human character needed to serve humanity. With the aim to educate the whole person, the University has established an innovative Program for Leadership and Character that plans creative, liberal arts-based programming to help students develop the virtues of character needed to lead in an increasingly complex world. The Educating Character Initiative (ECI) seeks to catalyze a movement for character education at colleges and universities across the United States. Through our work in grantmaking, collective learning, and community engagement, we equip institutions of higher education with the funding, resources, and support necessary to integrate character into their distinctive institutional contexts, curricula, and cultures. Our broad aspiration is to enable institutions of higher education to become communities of character that form students, staff, and faculty to act with character and for the common good. For quick facts about the University, see http://www.wfu.edu/visitors/quickfacts.html. For more on the Program for Leadership and Character, see https://leadershipandcharacter.wfu.edu/. For more on the ECI, see https://leadershipandcharacter.wfu.edu/eci/. Disclaimer: This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee’s supervisor. In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment. The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. Additional Job Description Time Type Requirement Full time Note to Applicant: This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment. Equal Opportunity Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status. Accommodations for Applicants If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or (336) 758-4700. About WFU: Wake Forest University, formed in 1834, has experienced decades of growth and innovation. WFU is a distinctive university that combines a liberal arts core with graduate and professional schools and innovative research programs. The University embraces the teacher-scholar ideal, which prizes the personal interaction between students and faculty. It is a place where exceptional teaching, fundamental research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students in the classroom and the laboratory are paramount. Wake Forest University is a community that seeks the enlightenment and freedom which come through diligent study and learning. Its higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto "Pro Humanitate," as members translate a passion for knowledge into compassionate service. The community shares a tradition that embraces freedom and integrity and acknowledges the worth of the individual. The heritage, established by the school's founders and nurtured by succeeding generations, promotes a democratic spirit arising from open-mindedness and discourse. Wake Forest fosters compassion and caring for others. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, it affirms the richness of human intellect and culture and its contribution to knowledge, faith, reason, and dialogue. Furthermore, it strives toward a society in which good will, respect, and equality prevail. To that end, Wake Forest University rejects hatred and bigotry in any form and promotes justice, honor, and mutual trust. The University is comprised of: the undergraduate college, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Divinity, School of Law, and School of Medicine (located on the Bowman Gray campus with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) and today enrolls about 4,846 undergraduates and 2,823 students in graduate programs at its principal location, the Reynolda campus. Students at Wake Forest University enjoy a great deal of access to and interaction with world-class faculty both in and out of the classroom setting with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Wake Forest employs approximately 2,772 full and part-time faculty and staff. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the fifteen-team Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the university has adopted the motto “pro humanitate,” which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. Wake Forest has a strong commitment to holistic, eight-dimensional well-being for students, faculty and staff as evidenced in the Thrive initiative. Winston-Salem, North Carolina Wake Forest is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. Winston-Salem is a family-friendly city with high quality schools, numerous outdoor recreational activities and events, and is known for its vibrant and thriving arts scene. Winston-Salem residents enjoy close proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, a very reasonable cost of living, and an eclectic variety of restaurants, wine bars, and breweries for dining with friends and family. Winston-Salem offers many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community and quality of life of a smaller town.

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