Program in Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics
Department of Human Development
Teachers College, Columbia University
Position: Full-time faculty position (Assistant/Associate Professor, tenure-track) in applied statistics/quantitative methods in the program in Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics at Teachers College, Columbia University. The ideal candidate will have research interests primarily in statistics and quantitative methods, with specific interests in the areas of psychometrics, evaluation, or policy research a plus. The program is located in the Department of Human Development, (www.tc.columbia.edu/hud) a department that also includes programs in Cognitive Psychology/Cognitive Science, Developmental Psychology, and Sociology.
Responsibilities: Teach graduate courses in applied statistical methods; maintain active, externally funded research program; provide statistical consultation to students and faculty; advise master’s and doctoral students, including supervising doctoral research.
Qualifications: Earned doctorate in statistics, psychology, education, or related field. Strong background in statistical methodology. Record of accomplishment or potential for significant contributions to research in statistical methods, educational measurement, psychometric theory and methodology, educational policy, or related field.
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure-track or tenured.
Send CV, a letter of intent, three recent publications or preprints, and the names of three references to: Prof. James Corter, Department of Human Development, Teachers College – Columbia University, 453 Grace Dodge Hall, 525 W. 120th St., New York, NY 10027.
Review of applications will begin November 15th and continue until the position is filled. Appointment to begin September 2008.
Teachers College as an institution is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment. In offering education, psychology, and health studies, the College is committed to providing expanding employment opportunities to minorities, women, and persons with disabilities in its own activities and in society.
