Postdoctoral Fellow, Communities Of Impact, Educating Character Initiative

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC, United States
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Ph.d. or ed.d. in relevant discipline
Mixed-method research design expertise
Experience with survey instrument design
** Wake Forest University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for its Educating Character Initiative, aimed at advancing character education in higher education. The position involves research, community building, and resource development to support institutions in character development efforts, starting in August 2026. **

Job Summary

  • The Educating Character Initiative seeks a postdoctoral fellow to support collective learning through research, resource design, and community building across US higher education institutions.
  • Candidates must demonstrate expertise in character education, moral development, or related fields with a strong track record of scholarly research and mixed-method analysis.
  • This grant-funded position offers a one-year renewable fellowship starting August 1, 2026, reporting to the Managing Director of Communities of Impact.

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** Wake Forest University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for its Educating Character Initiative, aimed at advancing character education in higher education. The position involves research, community building, and resource development to support institutions in character development efforts, starting in August 2026. **

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. or Ed.D. in relevant discipline
  • Mixed-method research design expertise
  • Experience with survey instrument design
  • Scholarly publication record required
  • Ability to work independently on projects

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience in liberal arts contexts
  • Commitment to public service values
  • Openness to feedback and growth
  • Ability to build trust-based relationships

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree
  • Publication record in relevant discipline
  • Qualification in higher education context
  • No visa sponsorship available

Work Rights

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