University of Maine
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College of Education & Human Development
Educational Measurement
Tenure track, rank open
The successful applicant will be UMaine’s resident expert in the technical aspects of educational assessment and measurement. This individual will have the opportunity to make an important contribution to a Ph.D. program in educational psychology that is anticipated to begin in Fall 2008. Because of the collaborative relations between UMaine and the Maine Department of Education, as well as the small size of Maine, the successful applicant also will be positioned to inform state assessment policy.
Responsibilities: Teach advanced courses in psychometrics (e.g., classical test theory, IRT, equating, generalizability theory) and serve as a technical consultant to the College’s Center for Research and Evaluation, an externally funded unit that is poised for expansion. Teach an introductory graduate course in educational assessment to pre- and in-service educators; interest in teaching an undergraduate educational assessment course desirable. Advise students, pursue a program of research and scholarship in area of specialization, and provide service to UMaine and public schools.
Qualifications: Doctorate in educational or psychological measurement and statistics, educational psychology, or a closely related field. (ABDs with an anticipated conferral of August 2008 will be considered.) Demonstrated success (or potential for success) in university teaching, research, and scholarship, and service to public schools. Strong written and interpersonal communication skills basic to teaching, research, and service.
Applications: Completed applications should include a cover letter addressing the announced responsibilities and qualifications, as well as a statement of research interests; a complete curriculum vitae; three letters of recommendation; graduate school transcripts; sample publications and conference papers; and, if available, evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university level. Applications should be mailed to Walter Harris, University of Maine, 5766 Shibles Hall, Orono, ME 04469-5766 (phone 207-581-2467; e-mail wharris@maine.edu; fax 207-581-9510). Review of applications will begin on November 19, 2007.
Located in Orono, the University of Maine is a Land Grant/Sea Grant Institution and the flagship campus of a seven-campus system. The College of Education & Human Development is one of five colleges on the Orono campus with roughly 2000 full and part time students and 60 faculty members. Courses are taught on campus and, in some cases, through various distance education modalities. The COEHD provides the opportunity for doctoral study in educational leadership, higher education, literacy, counselor education, individually designed concentrations, and, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2008, educational psychology. Formally non-departmentalized, the COEHD enjoys collaborative relations among its faculty, programs, and research initiatives, and has a strong presence in public schools. The COEHD is committed to the principle of diversity and strives to create a climate supportive of students and faculty from underrepresented groups, particularly women and ethnic minorities.
The University of Maine is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
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