Research Fellow, Program for Leadership & Formation

Company: George Fox
Location: Newberg
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

George Fox University'sProgram for Leadership & Formation (PLF) is seeking a motivated, creative, collaborative, and organized individual to oversee a mixture of qualitative and quantitative assessments of a range of programs and initiatives at George Fox University aimed at whole-person formation and character virtue development.The Program for Leadership & Formation (PLF) seeks to unite the fragmenting purposes of higher education (worldview, formation, and vocation) by building organizational coherence around a Christ-centered framework of whole-person formation (Head, Heart, and Hands) and the character virtues of wisdom, moral courage, and neighbor love. The PLF provides leadership for Christ-centered student formation across curricular and co-curricular spheres at George Fox University, including developing a formative first-year experience, developing character-focused curricula for faculty, staff and student programs, and providing micro-grants for cohort-based formation initiatives across campus. The PLF is supported by the Educating Character Initiative (ECI) and Lilly Endowment Inc.About the job:The Program for Leadership & Formation is an exciting and entrepreneurial endeavor, and we are looking for a person who is enthusiastic about working with us to continue to serve as a national model for Christ-centered whole-person formation.George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Professors teach all truth as God's truth, integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ, bringing the divine revelations through sense, reason, and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture. As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying existing measures and/or create new measures related to core character traits and virtues (wisdom, moral courage, and neighbor-love)
• Assisting in developing rigorous research design for empirical (quantitative and qualitative) assessments
• Working toward the publication of research related to these assessments
• Playing a significant role in the development of a new university-wide First-Year Experience that integrates best practices in character education, spiritual formation, and student success
• Helping lead occasional workshops for faculty who are committed to cultivating virtues through their courses and activities
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.We're looking for candidates who have:
  • A Doctoral degree
  • The innate ability to be self-motivated, self-directed, and commitment to high professional ideals.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • The ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, including on telephone, and to understand and follow instructions.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
  • A commitment to the University's .
  • A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
  • A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.Preference will be given to those who have the following attributes:
    • Preferred expertise/experience could include psychology of character (developmental, personality, social, or positive psychology), virtue ethics, higher education pedagogy.
    • We are especially interested in candidates whose research focuses on wisdom, moral courage, or neighbor-love (or related topics).Job information:
      • Hours Per Week: Full-Time, 11 Months (0.92 FTE)
      • Duration: This is a limited-term position expected to conclude within two or two-and-a-half years, depending on start date.
      • Work Location: Newberg Campus
        • This position has the potential to begin remotely for the remainder of the 2024/25 academic year, depending on work location and departmental requirements.
        • Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment.
        • Supervisor: Co-Director, Program for Leadership & FormationContact information:Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at once. Review of applications will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please note: This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the and on our website.As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?
          • Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
          • Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
          • Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
          • Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.For your personal well-being we offer:
            • A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
            • Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
            • A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
            • Free Fitness Center membership.
            • Free parking.
            • Rich employee benefit package.The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.
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