John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
is seeking to fill a full-time tenure-track line for Fall 2008 in Quantitative Psychology or Psychometrics at the assistant or associate level with research/publication record (research area open). Review of applications will begin October 15, although applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.
Send cover letter, C.V., statements of teaching & research interests, 3 reference letters to: Dr. Maureen O'Connor, Chair, Psych. Department, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, 445 W. 59th Street, New York, NY 10019. John Jay College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Immigration Reform and Control
Act/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer. Address questions to Dr. Maureen O'Connor, Psychology Department Chair, moconnor@jjay.cuny.edu.
http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/psychology
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
The New York City school system - Associate Director, Periodic Assessments
Associate Director, Periodic Assessments
Tracking Code
2879
Job Description: This is an exciting time for New York City public education and there is incredible opportunity for impact and learning in the Office of Accountability. Mayor Bloomberg and Chancellor Klein have made accountability an essential element of New York City's education reform effort. Over the next three years, the NYC Department of Education will drive and support the creation of more robust accountability tools through the Office of Accountability. Established in January 2006, the Office of Accountability is in the process of developing and implementing the tools and supports in 332 Empowerment Schools while planning for the system-wide rollout of the initiative for the 2007-2008 school year.
The New York City school system is the largest in the country, composed of approximately 1,100,000 students and 90,000 part-time and full-time teachers in over 1,400 schools. In January 2003, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Chancellor Joel I. Klein launched Children First: A New Agenda for Public Schools in New York City, a multi-year reform effort aimed at significantly improving student achievement through effective teaching and learning. Over the last three years, many schools began administering ELA, Math, and English Language Learner interim assessments three times each school year in grades 3-8. More frequent formative assessments are being administered this year in grades K-12 in the 300+ Empowerment Schools. Starting with the 2007-2008 school year, with the onset of the next phase of the Children First reforms, the Periodic Assessment Program will be implemented in all schools citywide.
The data on student understanding, provided through the Periodic Assessment Program, will enable educators to analyze student performance and curriculum relative to high learning expectations for students, including the skills embedded in the New York State Standards and further extension of higher-order thinking skills. The formative assessments will provide educators with the ongoing and timely information they need in order to differentiate instructional support for students, better target classroom instruction, plan their curriculum, implement professional development, and monitor student learning and progress over time.
The role of the Associate Director will involve overall management specific to the formative assessment tools to ensure the highest quality, effective implementation, and meaningful use by educators.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Responsible for directing the development of one or multiple assessment tools for use in the schools, including managing the internal and external schedules and resource allocation in areas such as content, technology, cross-functional flow of student data, and professional development
* Develop and manage overall implementation, administration, and ongoing continuous improvement of the program
* Responsible for management of the vendor relationship, delivery against milestones, monitoring key performance indicators, Service Level Agreement, overseeing customer service and support, proactively identifying potential problems and collaboratively problem-solving with the vendor, and gathering and incorporating educator/user input to improve the assessment program and administration
* Available to address questions and support educators/end users on administration and interpretation of information gathered from assessments
* Responsible for managing the budget of the assessment programs
* Monitor and encourage usage, identify support needed by schools to effectively administer assessments, access and interpret results, and use the information to inform instruction
* Coordinate with other Associate Directors and Director of Periodic Assessments to help ensure coherence across multiple assessment instruments, shared lessons learned, and best support educators/users
* Direct supervision of an Implementation Manager dedicated to the day-to-day implementation of the assessment tools
Required Skills
Minimum
* A bachelors degree and 6 plus years of relevant work experience with 18 months managerial experience or a masters degree and 4 years of relevant work experience with 18 months managerial experience
* Demonstrated experience managing the administration, development and implementation of a product or program
* Ability to supervise and administer a program that is citywide in scope
* Experience managing vendor relationships to implement high quality program, product, or service
* Strong strategic thinking, project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to proactively identify key issues and risks
* Strong customer-service and problem-solving approach
* Ability to build strong working relationships with constituents and represent the Office of Accountability internally and externally Budget management experience
* Proven ability to learn quickly and continuously
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
* Prior experience creating, developing and deploying products, programs, or applications
* Experience or working knowledge of the public sector and/or demonstrated interest in public education
* Experience as a teacher or in education a plus
* Experience in consulting, banking, or private equity
Required Experience
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 923, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at www.schools.nyc.gov/oeo.
Tracking Code
2879
Job Description: This is an exciting time for New York City public education and there is incredible opportunity for impact and learning in the Office of Accountability. Mayor Bloomberg and Chancellor Klein have made accountability an essential element of New York City's education reform effort. Over the next three years, the NYC Department of Education will drive and support the creation of more robust accountability tools through the Office of Accountability. Established in January 2006, the Office of Accountability is in the process of developing and implementing the tools and supports in 332 Empowerment Schools while planning for the system-wide rollout of the initiative for the 2007-2008 school year.
The New York City school system is the largest in the country, composed of approximately 1,100,000 students and 90,000 part-time and full-time teachers in over 1,400 schools. In January 2003, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Chancellor Joel I. Klein launched Children First: A New Agenda for Public Schools in New York City, a multi-year reform effort aimed at significantly improving student achievement through effective teaching and learning. Over the last three years, many schools began administering ELA, Math, and English Language Learner interim assessments three times each school year in grades 3-8. More frequent formative assessments are being administered this year in grades K-12 in the 300+ Empowerment Schools. Starting with the 2007-2008 school year, with the onset of the next phase of the Children First reforms, the Periodic Assessment Program will be implemented in all schools citywide.
The data on student understanding, provided through the Periodic Assessment Program, will enable educators to analyze student performance and curriculum relative to high learning expectations for students, including the skills embedded in the New York State Standards and further extension of higher-order thinking skills. The formative assessments will provide educators with the ongoing and timely information they need in order to differentiate instructional support for students, better target classroom instruction, plan their curriculum, implement professional development, and monitor student learning and progress over time.
The role of the Associate Director will involve overall management specific to the formative assessment tools to ensure the highest quality, effective implementation, and meaningful use by educators.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Responsible for directing the development of one or multiple assessment tools for use in the schools, including managing the internal and external schedules and resource allocation in areas such as content, technology, cross-functional flow of student data, and professional development
* Develop and manage overall implementation, administration, and ongoing continuous improvement of the program
* Responsible for management of the vendor relationship, delivery against milestones, monitoring key performance indicators, Service Level Agreement, overseeing customer service and support, proactively identifying potential problems and collaboratively problem-solving with the vendor, and gathering and incorporating educator/user input to improve the assessment program and administration
* Available to address questions and support educators/end users on administration and interpretation of information gathered from assessments
* Responsible for managing the budget of the assessment programs
* Monitor and encourage usage, identify support needed by schools to effectively administer assessments, access and interpret results, and use the information to inform instruction
* Coordinate with other Associate Directors and Director of Periodic Assessments to help ensure coherence across multiple assessment instruments, shared lessons learned, and best support educators/users
* Direct supervision of an Implementation Manager dedicated to the day-to-day implementation of the assessment tools
Required Skills
Minimum
* A bachelors degree and 6 plus years of relevant work experience with 18 months managerial experience or a masters degree and 4 years of relevant work experience with 18 months managerial experience
* Demonstrated experience managing the administration, development and implementation of a product or program
* Ability to supervise and administer a program that is citywide in scope
* Experience managing vendor relationships to implement high quality program, product, or service
* Strong strategic thinking, project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to proactively identify key issues and risks
* Strong customer-service and problem-solving approach
* Ability to build strong working relationships with constituents and represent the Office of Accountability internally and externally Budget management experience
* Proven ability to learn quickly and continuously
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
* Prior experience creating, developing and deploying products, programs, or applications
* Experience or working knowledge of the public sector and/or demonstrated interest in public education
* Experience as a teacher or in education a plus
* Experience in consulting, banking, or private equity
Required Experience
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 923, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at www.schools.nyc.gov/oeo.
Expeditionary Learning Schools, ELS - Research and Data Specialist
Position Opening: Research and Data Specialist
Expeditionary Learning Schools, ELS, is a not-for-profit comprehensive school reform organization that emphasizes high achievement through active learning, character growth, and teacher professional development. Expeditionary Learning is now being implemented in over 150 urban, rural, and suburban schools in 26 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. ELS reaches over 45,000 students and 4,300 teachers.
Overall responsibility: The primary responsibility of the Research and Data Specialist is to help our organization succeed in creating excellent schools through the use of accurate, relevant, and well-presented data. The gathering, analysis and portrayal of multiple measures of school success are central to this work. The Research and Data Specialist will work closely with, and report to, the Director of Assessment and Research.
Major tasks and responsibilities:
• Working with the Director of Assessment and Research to successfully equip ELS to tell its many evidence-based success stories.
• Gather and analyze school and student-level data.
• Develop research methodologies e.g. tracking students beyond high school.
• Communicate effectively with schools and ELS staff.
• Prepare data reports appropriate for staff, board, schools, donors, colleges, etc.
• Support external evaluations of ELS.
• Build ELS staff and school capacity to understand and utilize data.
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in educational research, public policy, or comparable & relevant field.
• 3+ years experience with research and assessment in an education or related setting.
• Experience in collection and management of education and/or human services data.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills
• Belief in the Expeditionary Learning Design Principles, and an affinity for the Core Practice Benchmarks (www.elschools.org).
Salary:
Commensurate with experience. Full benefits
To Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter describing fit and interest to:
Scott Hartl, Director of Research and Assessment shartl@elschools.org
Expeditionary Learning Schools, ELS, is a not-for-profit comprehensive school reform organization that emphasizes high achievement through active learning, character growth, and teacher professional development. Expeditionary Learning is now being implemented in over 150 urban, rural, and suburban schools in 26 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. ELS reaches over 45,000 students and 4,300 teachers.
Overall responsibility: The primary responsibility of the Research and Data Specialist is to help our organization succeed in creating excellent schools through the use of accurate, relevant, and well-presented data. The gathering, analysis and portrayal of multiple measures of school success are central to this work. The Research and Data Specialist will work closely with, and report to, the Director of Assessment and Research.
Major tasks and responsibilities:
• Working with the Director of Assessment and Research to successfully equip ELS to tell its many evidence-based success stories.
• Gather and analyze school and student-level data.
• Develop research methodologies e.g. tracking students beyond high school.
• Communicate effectively with schools and ELS staff.
• Prepare data reports appropriate for staff, board, schools, donors, colleges, etc.
• Support external evaluations of ELS.
• Build ELS staff and school capacity to understand and utilize data.
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in educational research, public policy, or comparable & relevant field.
• 3+ years experience with research and assessment in an education or related setting.
• Experience in collection and management of education and/or human services data.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills
• Belief in the Expeditionary Learning Design Principles, and an affinity for the Core Practice Benchmarks (www.elschools.org).
Salary:
Commensurate with experience. Full benefits
To Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter describing fit and interest to:
Scott Hartl, Director of Research and Assessment shartl@elschools.org
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Long Island University - Research Analyst
Long Island University, University Center
Brookville, New York 11548
Job Title: RESEARCH ANALYST, OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH
Deadline Date: Until position is filled
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Institution: Long Island University is a private university enrolling approximately 20,000 students, with two main campuses and four non-residential campuses in the New York Metropolitan area. The University Center is located on Long Island, in Brookville, New York.
Job Duties: The Research Analyst works with the Director and Assistant Director and conducts analysis of student, enrollment, and financial data in support of decision making and policy formulation. The Research Analyst also coordinates standard reporting to state, federal, and other external agencies, including NYSED and IPEDS reporting.
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree and experience programming in SPSS or SAS. Additional consideration will be given to candidates who have an advanced degree or knowledge of research methods.
Salary/Benefits: Salary is competitive and based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include health and life insurance, 403b and/or tax-deferred annuity through TIAA-CREF, and tuition remission.
To Apply: Email resume and letter of application to: Allison.Brennan@liu.edu.
Brookville, New York 11548
Job Title: RESEARCH ANALYST, OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH
Deadline Date: Until position is filled
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Institution: Long Island University is a private university enrolling approximately 20,000 students, with two main campuses and four non-residential campuses in the New York Metropolitan area. The University Center is located on Long Island, in Brookville, New York.
Job Duties: The Research Analyst works with the Director and Assistant Director and conducts analysis of student, enrollment, and financial data in support of decision making and policy formulation. The Research Analyst also coordinates standard reporting to state, federal, and other external agencies, including NYSED and IPEDS reporting.
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree and experience programming in SPSS or SAS. Additional consideration will be given to candidates who have an advanced degree or knowledge of research methods.
Salary/Benefits: Salary is competitive and based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include health and life insurance, 403b and/or tax-deferred annuity through TIAA-CREF, and tuition remission.
To Apply: Email resume and letter of application to: Allison.Brennan@liu.edu.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
National Evaluation Systems (NES) - Director of Measurement & Test Development
National Evaluation Systems (NES) is a leader in the testing
industry, providing customized assessments for teacher licensure.
NES is part of Pearson Education, one of the world's premier
education companies. The following position is currently open.
Interested candidates should apply at http://www.pearsoned.com
DIRECTOR OF MEASUREMENT AND TEST DEVELOPMENT - Tampa, FL
The Director of Measurement and Test Development will be responsible
for planning and organizing test development activities, including
the complete review and development of test objectives, test items,
pilot tests, test forms and study guides. The director will also
select and train Florida educators to serve on development and
validation committees.
A Ph.D. in Measurement and Testing, Psychometrics, Industrial/
Organizational or Quantitative Psychology with at least three years
experience in large-scale testing programs, preferably certification
and licensure testing is required.
industry, providing customized assessments for teacher licensure.
NES is part of Pearson Education, one of the world's premier
education companies. The following position is currently open.
Interested candidates should apply at http://www.pearsoned.com
DIRECTOR OF MEASUREMENT AND TEST DEVELOPMENT - Tampa, FL
The Director of Measurement and Test Development will be responsible
for planning and organizing test development activities, including
the complete review and development of test objectives, test items,
pilot tests, test forms and study guides. The director will also
select and train Florida educators to serve on development and
validation committees.
A Ph.D. in Measurement and Testing, Psychometrics, Industrial/
Organizational or Quantitative Psychology with at least three years
experience in large-scale testing programs, preferably certification
and licensure testing is required.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Title Researcher
Requisition Number 31438
Researcher
Unit Graduate School of Education
Department Wide-scale Interactive Development for Educators (WIDE)
Salary Grade 056
Date Posted 09/07/2007
Duties And Responsibilities
The researcher creatively uses varied information to improve the program and to communicate results to staff, clients, and funders. Under the supervision of the Research Director and in collaboration with other program leaders and staff, provides essential input into research designs and into how research findings can improve the quality, efficiency, efficacy, and reach of program offerings. The researcher works closely with staff in sales/marketing, client relations, and online
instruction to provide key program stakeholders with high-quality analyses and syntheses of quantitative data about participant demographics, program function, and program outcomes. Recommends, advises in the development of, and regularly updates materials that broadcast important findings and program highlights (e.g., through web pages, powerpoint slides, fact sheets). The researcher also oversees quantitative and survey-related data collection and dissemination within the program aimed at program improvement. Drafts and edits material, including data graphics, for reports and for internal and large-scale presentations; guides other staff in analysis, interpretation, and sometimes presentation. Please see continuation of "Duties & Responsibilities" in the Additional Web Position Listing Information section below.
Required Education, Experience And Skills
Basic Requirements: Strong working knowledge of quantitative research methods, including multivariate statistical procedures. Experience with measurement, reliability, and validity. At least two years' experience with data management; at least intermediate knowledge of XL and XL formulas; at least intermediate use of syntax for quantitative data management and statistical analysis (preferably SPSS). Strong organizational skills. Familiarity with survey methods. Excellent communication skills; demonstrated writing ability. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Ability to meet deadlines; strong attention to detail.
Additional Web
Position Listing
("Duties and Responsibilities" continued): Designs and maintains large-scale databases and advises other staff in data processing. Coordinates efforts to ensure comparability of data collected from various sources, courses, semesters, and languages. Takes a leading role in the design, development, testing, and administration of surveys and other psychometrically-sound research instruments, which may include classroom observation protocols and performance assessments. Analyzes data using univariate and multivariate methods and sometimes qualitative methods. Works with Research Director to ensure compatibility of all aspects of
research process with requirements of the University's Institutional Review Board. Additional Requirements, (Preferred): Familiarity with qualitative research methods, program evaluation, K-12 teaching, and online learning. Familiarity with Spanish and/or Chinese a plus. This is a term position. Continuation is contingent on project funding. Required Screening Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Researcher
Unit Graduate School of Education
Department Wide-scale Interactive Development for Educators (WIDE)
Salary Grade 056
Date Posted 09/07/2007
Duties And Responsibilities
The researcher creatively uses varied information to improve the program and to communicate results to staff, clients, and funders. Under the supervision of the Research Director and in collaboration with other program leaders and staff, provides essential input into research designs and into how research findings can improve the quality, efficiency, efficacy, and reach of program offerings. The researcher works closely with staff in sales/marketing, client relations, and online
instruction to provide key program stakeholders with high-quality analyses and syntheses of quantitative data about participant demographics, program function, and program outcomes. Recommends, advises in the development of, and regularly updates materials that broadcast important findings and program highlights (e.g., through web pages, powerpoint slides, fact sheets). The researcher also oversees quantitative and survey-related data collection and dissemination within the program aimed at program improvement. Drafts and edits material, including data graphics, for reports and for internal and large-scale presentations; guides other staff in analysis, interpretation, and sometimes presentation. Please see continuation of "Duties & Responsibilities" in the Additional Web Position Listing Information section below.
Required Education, Experience And Skills
Basic Requirements: Strong working knowledge of quantitative research methods, including multivariate statistical procedures. Experience with measurement, reliability, and validity. At least two years' experience with data management; at least intermediate knowledge of XL and XL formulas; at least intermediate use of syntax for quantitative data management and statistical analysis (preferably SPSS). Strong organizational skills. Familiarity with survey methods. Excellent communication skills; demonstrated writing ability. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Ability to meet deadlines; strong attention to detail.
Additional Web
Position Listing
("Duties and Responsibilities" continued): Designs and maintains large-scale databases and advises other staff in data processing. Coordinates efforts to ensure comparability of data collected from various sources, courses, semesters, and languages. Takes a leading role in the design, development, testing, and administration of surveys and other psychometrically-sound research instruments, which may include classroom observation protocols and performance assessments. Analyzes data using univariate and multivariate methods and sometimes qualitative methods. Works with Research Director to ensure compatibility of all aspects of
research process with requirements of the University's Institutional Review Board. Additional Requirements, (Preferred): Familiarity with qualitative research methods, program evaluation, K-12 teaching, and online learning. Familiarity with Spanish and/or Chinese a plus. This is a term position. Continuation is contingent on project funding. Required Screening Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Georgia Tech - Faculty
Faculty Position in Quantitative Psychology at Georgia Tech
We seek an individual with expertise in mixed or multilevel modeling with hierarchical and repeated measurements or incomplete data to complement expertise in our new Quantitative Psychology Program.
Applicants are encouraged to visit our web page at www.psychology.gatech.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Application deadline is November 15, 2007 but searches will continue until the positions are filled.
We seek an individual with expertise in mixed or multilevel modeling with hierarchical and repeated measurements or incomplete data to complement expertise in our new Quantitative Psychology Program.
Applicants are encouraged to visit our web page at www.psychology.gatech.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Application deadline is November 15, 2007 but searches will continue until the positions are filled.
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