College Board
Associate Research Scientist
Reports to: Senior Director, K-12 Research
This position is for a Research Scientist who will design and conduct research studies to support the K-12 Research Team, focusing on research to support the development of effective school-based program implementation in the classroom, particularly as it affects reduction of achievement gaps. Research and program evaluation designs will involve multilevel and/or causal modeling, experimental and quasiexperimental methodologies.
Please send resumes (and any questions) to Kristen Huff at khuff@collegeboard.org.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Univ of Florida - Faculty
Research and Evaluation Methodology
Non-tenure Track Position
Office of Educational Research and the Program in Research and Evaluation Methodology
University of Florida
The successful candidate's responsibilities in the Office of Educational Research will include collaborating with College of Education faculty in designing studies, writing methodology sections of proposals, and analyzing data. In addition, the successful candidate will teach introductory quantitative research methodology courses in the Program in Research and Evaluation Methodology.
Minimum requirements include a doctorate in educational research, measurement, or statistics. Expertise in power analysis, hierarchical linear modeling, and structural equation modeling is required for the work in the Office of Educational Research. Interest and experience in research with children and adolescents in applied settings and interest and experience in distance education are also desirable.
Deadline: Applicants should send a letter of intent addressing qualifications, a current vita, transcript of courses, names and contact information for references, and samples of professional writing. The committee will begin reviewing applications
on April 13, 2007, and will continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled.
Apply to: James Algina, Search Committee Chair, Department of Educational Psychology, PO Box 117057, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611-7047. Applications also accepted at algina@ufl.edu Please put REM Search and your last name in the subject line.
Non-tenure Track Position
Office of Educational Research and the Program in Research and Evaluation Methodology
University of Florida
The successful candidate's responsibilities in the Office of Educational Research will include collaborating with College of Education faculty in designing studies, writing methodology sections of proposals, and analyzing data. In addition, the successful candidate will teach introductory quantitative research methodology courses in the Program in Research and Evaluation Methodology.
Minimum requirements include a doctorate in educational research, measurement, or statistics. Expertise in power analysis, hierarchical linear modeling, and structural equation modeling is required for the work in the Office of Educational Research. Interest and experience in research with children and adolescents in applied settings and interest and experience in distance education are also desirable.
Deadline: Applicants should send a letter of intent addressing qualifications, a current vita, transcript of courses, names and contact information for references, and samples of professional writing. The committee will begin reviewing applications
on April 13, 2007, and will continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled.
Apply to: James Algina, Search Committee Chair, Department of Educational Psychology, PO Box 117057, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611-7047. Applications also accepted at algina@ufl.edu Please put REM Search and your last name in the subject line.
Horizon Search Inc. - Director/VP of Test Development
Horizon Search Inc.
Director/VP of Test Development
Location: California
Requirements: PhD in Measurement or related field is required. Strong background in Psychometrics and Test Development. Good supervisory and project management skills.
Experience with Research Design and Validation Techniques. Summary: Lead the licensure division. The company is growing fast. There is a lot of opportunity for growth is this
position. They've been winning business from competitors. Relocation assistance is provided. Salary range is flexible - $100k+. Depends upon experience.
Contact Tim Wielinski, Horizon Search Inc., tim@horizonsi.net
Director/VP of Test Development
Location: California
Requirements: PhD in Measurement or related field is required. Strong background in Psychometrics and Test Development. Good supervisory and project management skills.
Experience with Research Design and Validation Techniques. Summary: Lead the licensure division. The company is growing fast. There is a lot of opportunity for growth is this
position. They've been winning business from competitors. Relocation assistance is provided. Salary range is flexible - $100k+. Depends upon experience.
Contact Tim Wielinski, Horizon Search Inc., tim@horizonsi.net
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Associate Director for Assessment and Evaluation
Associate Director for Assessment and Evaluation
Teaching and Learning Laboratory
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Teaching and Learning Laboratory (TLL) is part of the Office of the Dean for Undergraduate Education. Its goals are to promote excellence in teaching and learning throughout the Institute, serve as a resource for educational innovation, and further an understanding of learning in science and engineering. The Associate Director for Assessment and
Evaluation will work with MIT faculty, administration, and students to design, manage, and implement the assessment of new, as well as ongoing, educational initiatives.
Qualifications: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in assessment and evaluation, education or educational psychology, or a related field; five years experience in the field of assessment and evaluation in academia or an equivalent organizational setting; demonstrated knowledge of issues, best practices, current
research, and innovations in academic assessment and evaluation, preferably in science, engineering, and/or educational technology; in-depth knowledge of quantitative and
qualitative assessment methodologies, including survey development; excellent writing and presentation skills; talent for listening carefully and communicating tactfully; ability to
work in a high-pressure environment with a minimum of supervision.
Interested candidates may apply on-line at http://web.mit.edu/jobs. Please reference job number mit-00003873. Application Deadline is April 13, 2007
Teaching and Learning Laboratory
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Teaching and Learning Laboratory (TLL) is part of the Office of the Dean for Undergraduate Education. Its goals are to promote excellence in teaching and learning throughout the Institute, serve as a resource for educational innovation, and further an understanding of learning in science and engineering. The Associate Director for Assessment and
Evaluation will work with MIT faculty, administration, and students to design, manage, and implement the assessment of new, as well as ongoing, educational initiatives.
Qualifications: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in assessment and evaluation, education or educational psychology, or a related field; five years experience in the field of assessment and evaluation in academia or an equivalent organizational setting; demonstrated knowledge of issues, best practices, current
research, and innovations in academic assessment and evaluation, preferably in science, engineering, and/or educational technology; in-depth knowledge of quantitative and
qualitative assessment methodologies, including survey development; excellent writing and presentation skills; talent for listening carefully and communicating tactfully; ability to
work in a high-pressure environment with a minimum of supervision.
Interested candidates may apply on-line at http://web.mit.edu/jobs. Please reference job number mit-00003873. Application Deadline is April 13, 2007
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