Position Title
Open Rank position - Quantitative Methods program
Copany Name
UT-Austin
Location
Texas
Apply by
October 2, 2017
Job Description
The Quantitative Methods program in the Department of Educational Psychology
at The University of Texas at Austin, College of Education, is seeking
applicants for an open rank position to begin in August 2018. Applicants
should have a strong scholarly record in the field of psychometrics in areas
such as advanced item response theory, dimensionality assessment,
computer-based testing, accountability and testing, generalizability theory,
equating, and program evaluation. In addition to a strong publication record,
candidates are preferred who have been successful at obtaining external
funding and demonstrated excellence and commitment to teaching and mentorship
at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates at the associate or
full professor rank are preferred although advanced assistant professors will
be considered.
The person hired for the position will serve as the Director of the Center
for Applied Psychometric Research and be appointed to the Pearson Endowed
Professorship. The Center was created in 2009 with a generous endowment from
the Pearson Foundation and is housed in the Department of Educational
Psychology. The Director of the Center will be expected to conduct cutting
edge statistical and psychometric research and obtain external funding to
support methodological and applied psychometric research
(http://www.edb.utexas.edu/UTP
The nationally ranked Department of Educational Psychology contains four
program areas, including: Quantitative Methods; Human Development, Culture &
Learning Sciences; Counseling Psychology; and School Psychology (both APA
accredited). The broad focus of the department is scholarship related to
health and learning throughout the life span. The department is committed to
an inclusive and diverse working and learning environment.
The department is situated within the College of Education, which has
consistently been ranked in the top 10 nationally. The college provides
excellent faculty support including an Office of Educational Research
Support, Instructional Innovation Support Center, and Instructional
Technology Center.
The University of Texas at Austin is a dynamic institution with extensive
opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships within and
beyond the university. Notably the first medical school in nearly 50 years to
be built from the ground up at a top tier AAU research university recently
opened at UT-Austin in June 2016. Austin is ranked one of the most livable
cities in the nation with extensive and diverse entertainment and
recreational opportunities.
Review of applicants will begin by October 2nd, 2017 and continue until the
position is filled. The application packet should include: a cover letter of
interest that details how the applicant's experience and interests meet the
requirements of the position; a current curriculum vitae; and three letters
of recommendation.
Submit application materials through Interfolio:
https://apply.interfolio.com/4
Equal Opportunity Employer. A background check will be conducted on the
applicant selected.