Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies

Graduate Assistant Position Description: Research Assistant for Dr. Ashley Carpenter, Higher Education Program

Department: Counseling, Family Therapy, & Higher Education
Program: Higher Education

POSITION OVERVIEW
This position will primarily serve as a research assistant for Dr. Ashley Carpenter, Assistant Professor of Higher Education. Project topics will tentatively explore the following topics:

• Arts-Based Methodologies (including Photovoice and Artifact/Photo-Elicitation)
• Experiences of Racially Minoritized College Students
• Campus Climate Data
• Rural Serving Satellite Campuses (Hickory campus)

YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Research and Writing

• Conduct thorough literature reviews regarding various research projects
• Design interview protocols or surveys for research projects
• Collect and analyze data related to projects
• Prepare articles, reports, and conference presentations for submission
• Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations
• Draft Institutional Review Board applications for Ethics in Human Research

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a full-time graduate student at Appalachian State University.
• Must be enrolled in an in-person (on-campus) program.
• Ability to work 10 hours per week to fulfill position responsibilities.

TO APPLY

• 1 Page Résumé/CV
• 1 Page Letter of Interest addressing the following questions (double-spaced):
  • Why are you interested in this position, and what are your academic interests?
  • When was a time when you were successful in working proactively and independently?
• Writing Sample
  • This could include course assignments, personal writing, etc.

Email your materials to Dr. Ashley Carpenter (carpenteraj4@appstate.edu)