The University of Wisconsin-Madison is currently searching for an Assistant Scientist within the Office of Testing and Evaluation Services (http://www.testing.wisc.edu). The PVL is provided below and is also attached.
Assistant Scientist
Degree and area of specialization:
PhD, preferably in educational psychology, psychology, or related field, with strong training and experience in educational measurement and statistics.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
A minimum of three years of experience performing psychometric work for a testing program or conducting psychometric research is required.
Principal duties:
The UW System Center for Placement Testing is a unit within the UW-Madison Office of Testing and Evaluation Services (T&E). The Center has the mission of providing placement test development, scoring, and administration services to all 26 institutions in the UW System.
The principal duties of the scientist position include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Provide measurement and statistical support for all test development activities and conduct research in support of the Center's placement testing program.
2. Oversee the development of the placement tests, including training item development teams on test development essentials, assembling new test forms, as needed, and working with the test Editor to ensure that the production schedule is maintained.
3. In consultation with the faculty at each UW System institution, oversee the continuing development of validity studies for each institution; interpret results from these studies and work with faculty at each institution to implement the results of those studies in their placement testing program.
4. In consultation with the faculty at each UW System institution, oversee the monitoring of the placement testing results and develop appropriate sub-scores on each test to help institutions make the most appropriate use of these results.
5. Supervise Center's graduate student research assistants.
6. Disseminate information on best practices in educational measurement, testing, and assessment to faculty, instructional staff, and students throughout UW System.
7. Respond to special requests and assignments by the Director.
A period of evaluation will be required
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Appointment type: Academic Staff
Department(s): EDUC/TESTING & EVAL
Full time salary rate: Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term:This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent: 100%
Anticipated begin date: July 1, 2008
Number of positions: 1
To ensure consideration, application must be received by: November 15, 2007
HOW TO APPLY:
Send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing # 57501 to
James Wollack
373 Educational Sciences
1025 W Johnson St
Madison WI 53706-1706
Phone: 608-262-0675
Phone TTY: 608-263-2473
Fax: 608-263-4291
Email: jwollack@facstaff.wisc.edu
