B a y l o r U N I V E R S I T Y
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor University is the oldest university in Texas and the world's largest Baptist University. Baylor's mission is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as Baylor aspires to become a top tier research university all while retaining and remaining grounded in our strong Christian mission as described in Baylor 2012.
We invite you to come discover the vision (www.baylor.edu/vision/) and excitement at Baylor as we seek to fill the following faculty position in the Department of Educational Psychology.
*Position:* Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Psychology with a specialization in Research Methods.
*Background**:* The Department of Educational Psychology is seeking a tenure-track assistant/associate professor to teach and conduct research in the department's PhD program.
*Responsibilities:** *Develop and teach graduate courses in research methods, statistical analyses, psychometrics, and courses relevant to cutting edge educational research. It is expected that the successful applicant will pursue an active research agenda in an area of
specialization, secure external funding, and provide service to the university and the profession.
*Qualifications* : An earned doctorate in educational psychology, measurement, quantitative psychology, or a related field; ability to teach advanced graduate courses in research methods; a strong commitment to mentor and develop students; and a record of or the potential for conducting research. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in advanced quantitative analyses and/or psychometrics; evidence of successful grant-writing to support research efforts; and active participation in professional organizations.
*Salary and Beginning Date:* The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and professional experience. Preference will be given to applicants whose philosophy is compatible with the stated mission of the University to be a world-class institution dedicated to Christian principles and ideals. The anticipated date of appointment is August 11, 2008.
*Application:* Review of completed applications will begin November 19, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. To insure full consideration applications should be completed by November 19, 2007. Applicants should send a formal letter of application; a curriculum vitae; the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references; 3 letters of recommendation; a copy of transcripts for terminal degree; and samples of research publications to: Dr. Terrill Saxon, Chair, Department of Educational Psychology, School of Education, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97301, Waco, TX 76798-7301; Terrill_Saxon@baylor.edu; Phone:
254-710-6101; Fax: 254-710-3265. See http:// www.baylor.edu/soe/EDP for more information about the Department of Educational Psychology and the position.
*Baylor is a Baptist university, affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.*
