Scholarly Engagement Specialist
Dallas
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Include, but are not limited to: Support and Mentorship - Provide guidance and mentorship to faculty and students in understanding and executing scholarly activities. - Mentor faculty and students in the development of scholarly proposals, publications, and presentations. Promotion of Scholarly Endeavors - Develop and implement initiatives to promote scholarly engagement and collaboration among faculty and students. - Organize workshops, seminars, and events to enhance awareness and participation in scholarly activities. - Participate in university events as requested. - Maintains knowledge of current trends in education innovation, teaching effectiveness, research, and faculty development resources. Engages with faculty to share current trends and resources and stimulate innovative teaching, learning, and research approaches. Assessment of Scholarly Outputs - Evaluate the number, quality, and impact of scholarly outputs produced by faculty and students. - Collaborate with academic departments to track and report on scholarly productivity and outcomes. Resource Development - Identify and provide access to resources, tools, and support services that facilitate scholarly research and engagement. - Create and maintain a repository of best practices, guidelines, and opportunities for scholarly activities. Policy Formulation: - Develop, review, and implement policies related to scholarly conduct, research ethics, and operational procedures. Collaboration and Networking: - Foster partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance scholarly engagement and research opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Teaching, Learning, and Information Resources. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: EDUCATION/ EXPERTISE: Master's degree required; terminal degree preferred. A health profession degree (e.g. DC, DO, MD, PT, RN) with experience in clinical practice is a plus. Five years' experience working in a related higher education setting with a demonstrated understanding of how higher educational institutions operate, including an understanding of the strategic challenges and knowledge of formal structures. Proficient in managing and using technology to provide training, maintain records, analyze data, and conduct research. JOB REQUIREMENT/ SKILL/ ETC.: Manage multiple simultaneous projects with time pressures and frequent interruptions. Maintains effective interpersonal relationships across programs, personalities, and departments. Strong verbal and written communication skills; Demonstrated strong written skills for peer-reviewed publications. Proven research design and methods abilities, including human participant protection requirements, data analyses, and presentations.