The University of Western Austrailia
RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (REF: 2616)
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
· 3 year appointments commencing immediately
· Salary range: Level B $73,036 - $86,732 p.a.
· Closing date: Friday, 6 February 2009
Pearson plc and the Graduate School of Education, at The University of Western Australia, have developed a partnership to establish the Pearson Psychometric Laboratory. This Laboratory will undertake research and development work to enhance psychometric expertise for application to the broad area of educational measurement and assessment around the world. The Laboratory complements and cooperates with the Oxford University Centre for Educational Assessment, also established with the support from Pearson plc.
This position is available with financial support from Pearson plc and other grants. Applicants must have a doctoral qualification in the area of psychometrics (Modern Test Theory). For further information regarding the position please contact Professor David Andrich on (08) 6488 1085 or email david.andrich@uwa.edu.au.
Benefits include 17% superannuation, generous leave provisions and an enviable work environment. These and other benefits will be specified in the offer of employment.
* PLEASE NOTE: The University will be closed from Thursday 25 December 2008 until Monday 5 January 2009.
Application Details: The position description follows. Written applications quoting the reference number, personal contact details, qualifications and experience, along with contact details of three referees should be sent to Director, Human Resources, The University of Western Australia, M350, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009 or emailed to jobs@uwa.edu.au by the closing date.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
The University of Western Australia
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (REF: 2615)
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
· 3 year appointment commencing immediately
· Salary range: Level A $51,128 - $69,383 p.a. - minimum starting salary for appointee with PhD will be $64,637 p.a.
· Closing date: Friday, 6 February 2009
Pearson plc and the Graduate School of Education, at The University of Western Australia, have developed a partnership to establish the Pearson Psychometric Laboratory. This Laboratory will undertake research and development work to enhance psychometric expertise for application to the broad area of educational measurement and assessment around the world. The Laboratory complements and cooperates with the Oxford University Centre for Educational Assessment, also established with the support from Pearson plc.
This position is available with financial support from Pearson plc and other grants. Applicants must have a doctoral qualification in the area of psychometrics (Modern Test Theory). For further information regarding the position please contact Professor David Andrich on (08) 6488 1085 or email david.andrich@uwa.edu.au.
Benefits include 17% superannuation, generous leave provisions and an enviable work environment. These and other benefits will be specified in the offer of employment.
* PLEASE NOTE: The University will be closed from Thursday 25 December 2008 until Monday 5 January 2009.
Application Details: The position description follows. Written applications quoting the reference number, personal contact details, qualifications and experience, along with contact details of three referees should be sent to Director, Human Resources, The University of Western Australia, M350, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009 or emailed to jobs@uwa.edu.au by the closing date.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (REF: 2615)
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
· 3 year appointment commencing immediately
· Salary range: Level A $51,128 - $69,383 p.a. - minimum starting salary for appointee with PhD will be $64,637 p.a.
· Closing date: Friday, 6 February 2009
Pearson plc and the Graduate School of Education, at The University of Western Australia, have developed a partnership to establish the Pearson Psychometric Laboratory. This Laboratory will undertake research and development work to enhance psychometric expertise for application to the broad area of educational measurement and assessment around the world. The Laboratory complements and cooperates with the Oxford University Centre for Educational Assessment, also established with the support from Pearson plc.
This position is available with financial support from Pearson plc and other grants. Applicants must have a doctoral qualification in the area of psychometrics (Modern Test Theory). For further information regarding the position please contact Professor David Andrich on (08) 6488 1085 or email david.andrich@uwa.edu.au.
Benefits include 17% superannuation, generous leave provisions and an enviable work environment. These and other benefits will be specified in the offer of employment.
* PLEASE NOTE: The University will be closed from Thursday 25 December 2008 until Monday 5 January 2009.
Application Details: The position description follows. Written applications quoting the reference number, personal contact details, qualifications and experience, along with contact details of three referees should be sent to Director, Human Resources, The University of Western Australia, M350, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009 or emailed to jobs@uwa.edu.au by the closing date.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Boston
Center for Social Development and Education
Official Title Research Assistant
Pay:$35,000-$40,000(Full-benefits)
Start Date: January 1, 2009
General Summary of Position:
The Center for Social Development and Education is currently seeking a full-time research assistant to work on a U.S. Department of Education funded evaluation of a school-based sports and inclusion program that is being implemented in over 40 states across the country. This program emphasizes activating youth with and without disabilities to be more engaged in their schools and communities, and promotes greater inclusion of youth with disabilities in the school environment through inclusive sports programming like Special Olympics. The evaluation seeks to document how the program is implemented in the different sites, identify model programs for further program development, and assess the impact of such programming on the attitudes of youth. Under the supervision of the Project Director, the research assistant will help oversee the daily operations of the evaluation, schedule project activities, and assist in data collection and preliminary data analysis.
Examples of Duties:
The Research Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day management of an ongoing DOE funded evaluation. Activities include: tracking correspondence with State programs involved in the evaluation, adapting questionnaires and materials for specific sites, monitoring the receipt of data, coordinating conference calls with states, participating in site visits, providing technical assistance to State programs as they complete online surveys, monitoring States activities to ensure compliance, and carrying out preliminary data analyses using SPSS.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.A. in psychology or related field is required, though MA is preferred. Candidate is required to have coursework in research methodology and beginner and intermediate level statistics, including a working knowledge of SPSS. Must have demonstrated high organizational and communication skills through previous work or research experience. Direct experience with program evaluation is highly preferred.
Supervision Received:
The RA will be under the direct supervision of the Project Director. The RA must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Supervision Exercised:
The RA will supervise graduate assistants.
Applying:
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Karen Friedman, Assistant Director, karen.friedman@umb.edu by December 31, 2008. Please refer to “Evaluation RA” In your subject.
Center for Social Development and Education
Official Title Research Assistant
Pay:$35,000-$40,000(Full-benefits)
Start Date: January 1, 2009
General Summary of Position:
The Center for Social Development and Education is currently seeking a full-time research assistant to work on a U.S. Department of Education funded evaluation of a school-based sports and inclusion program that is being implemented in over 40 states across the country. This program emphasizes activating youth with and without disabilities to be more engaged in their schools and communities, and promotes greater inclusion of youth with disabilities in the school environment through inclusive sports programming like Special Olympics. The evaluation seeks to document how the program is implemented in the different sites, identify model programs for further program development, and assess the impact of such programming on the attitudes of youth. Under the supervision of the Project Director, the research assistant will help oversee the daily operations of the evaluation, schedule project activities, and assist in data collection and preliminary data analysis.
Examples of Duties:
The Research Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day management of an ongoing DOE funded evaluation. Activities include: tracking correspondence with State programs involved in the evaluation, adapting questionnaires and materials for specific sites, monitoring the receipt of data, coordinating conference calls with states, participating in site visits, providing technical assistance to State programs as they complete online surveys, monitoring States activities to ensure compliance, and carrying out preliminary data analyses using SPSS.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.A. in psychology or related field is required, though MA is preferred. Candidate is required to have coursework in research methodology and beginner and intermediate level statistics, including a working knowledge of SPSS. Must have demonstrated high organizational and communication skills through previous work or research experience. Direct experience with program evaluation is highly preferred.
Supervision Received:
The RA will be under the direct supervision of the Project Director. The RA must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Supervision Exercised:
The RA will supervise graduate assistants.
Applying:
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Karen Friedman, Assistant Director, karen.friedman@umb.edu by December 31, 2008. Please refer to “Evaluation RA” In your subject.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
2009 Pearson Psychometric Fellowship
2009 Pearson Psychometric Fellowship
Pearson will offer an 8-week fellowship in summer of 2009 for five doctoral students with outstanding psychometric skills who wish to gain experience in educational testing. The fellowship will include hands-on experience in the development and analysis of data for K-12 assessments. Specific activities may include item analysis/key check procedures, test construction, scaling and equating, technical writing, comparability studies, attendance/facilitation of item review committees, and other research projects. Fellows will also have an opportunity to learn about item content development, scoring and processing, and other aspects of educational testing.
DATES:
The 8-week fellowship will take place from June 8, 2009 through July 31, 2009.
LOCATIONS:
Two fellowships are available in San Antonio, Texas and one fellowship is available in each of the following cities: Austin, Texas; Iowa City, Iowa; and Tulsa, Oklahoma.
FELLOWSHIP GOALS:
Fellows will have the opportunity to work closely with a team of Pearson research scientists in order to
Gain experience in many of the tasks involved in a K-12 testing contract.
Collaborate on a research paper, abstract, or presentation for national dissemination.
Better understand ways to collaborate and communicate about educational measurement.
AWARD:
The award includes a $5000 stipend. Transportation costs to and from Austin/Iowa City/San Antonio/Tulsa will be provided. Corporate housing will be provided for fellows commuting more than 50 miles.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Fellows should be currently enrolled in a doctoral program in educational measurement, educational statistics, educational psychology or similar program. Two to three years of doctoral-level coursework is required. Fellows should have strong written and verbal communication skills. Fellows may not participate in other summer internship or externship programs during the Pearson fellowship program.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Each candidate should submit a curriculum vita, copy of graduate school transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose describing his or her interest in the fellowship. All application materials must be received by March 2, 2009. Fellowship awards will be announced by March 31, 2009. .
Materials should be submitted to:
Paul Nichols, Vice PresidentPsychometric & Research ServicesAssessment & InformationPearson2510 N. Dodge Street, P. O. Box 30Iowa City, IA 52245-9945
Pearson will offer an 8-week fellowship in summer of 2009 for five doctoral students with outstanding psychometric skills who wish to gain experience in educational testing. The fellowship will include hands-on experience in the development and analysis of data for K-12 assessments. Specific activities may include item analysis/key check procedures, test construction, scaling and equating, technical writing, comparability studies, attendance/facilitation of item review committees, and other research projects. Fellows will also have an opportunity to learn about item content development, scoring and processing, and other aspects of educational testing.
DATES:
The 8-week fellowship will take place from June 8, 2009 through July 31, 2009.
LOCATIONS:
Two fellowships are available in San Antonio, Texas and one fellowship is available in each of the following cities: Austin, Texas; Iowa City, Iowa; and Tulsa, Oklahoma.
FELLOWSHIP GOALS:
Fellows will have the opportunity to work closely with a team of Pearson research scientists in order to
Gain experience in many of the tasks involved in a K-12 testing contract.
Collaborate on a research paper, abstract, or presentation for national dissemination.
Better understand ways to collaborate and communicate about educational measurement.
AWARD:
The award includes a $5000 stipend. Transportation costs to and from Austin/Iowa City/San Antonio/Tulsa will be provided. Corporate housing will be provided for fellows commuting more than 50 miles.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Fellows should be currently enrolled in a doctoral program in educational measurement, educational statistics, educational psychology or similar program. Two to three years of doctoral-level coursework is required. Fellows should have strong written and verbal communication skills. Fellows may not participate in other summer internship or externship programs during the Pearson fellowship program.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Each candidate should submit a curriculum vita, copy of graduate school transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose describing his or her interest in the fellowship. All application materials must be received by March 2, 2009. Fellowship awards will be announced by March 31, 2009. .
Materials should be submitted to:
Paul Nichols, Vice PresidentPsychometric & Research ServicesAssessment & InformationPearson2510 N. Dodge Street, P. O. Box 30Iowa City, IA 52245-9945
Friday, November 21, 2008
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
CHAIRPERSON, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
The University of Houston (UH) is an urban, public university with a total enrollment of over 36,000 students and an annual operating budget of $700 million. A Doctoral/Research Extensive institution, we are the flagship of the University of Houston System which is comprised of four universities with a total enrollment of over 56,000 students and a total endowment of approximately $600 million. Under the inspired leadership of new Chancellor Renu Khator, UH is launching the most ambitious development campaign in its history to support ongoing efforts to recruit and support faculty and graduate students of the highest quality from around the world, significantly expand our state of the art classroom and research space, and transform our campus into the premier urban residential campus in the country.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
The Department offers Ph.D. programs in Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology and Individual Differences, and School Psychology. The counseling psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association. We are also developing a Ph.D. program in Higher Education and Policy Studies. Leadership and faculty scholarly productivity in all four programs is exceptionally strong. Our faculty hold editorships of two leading research journals and many have been honored with national level research and leadership awards. The department hosts three university-based research and service centers, and we enjoy extraordinary opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary research projects with other faculty and researchers and to collaborate with more than a hundred school districts and community colleges in the Greater Gulf Coast region. With the world’s largest medical research complex, the Texas Medical Center, just two miles from campus, our faculty and students also have access to unmatched opportunities for conducting research and supervised clinical training.
QUALIFICATIONS
We seek a Chairperson with the experience, vision, and leadership capacity to further strengthen our degree programs and research productivity. The successful candidate will have immediate opportunities to strategically add to and strengthen our faculty ranks. Preference will be given to applicants eligible for appointment as a Full Professor and who possess an accomplished record of funded research activity. This position reports directly to the Dean of the College of Education. Salary is open.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Review of applicants will begin on January 5, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application highlighting their qualifications relevant to the position, comprehensive curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information (phone, address, and e-mail) for five references, who will not be contacted without permission. Please submit application materials electronically direct to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Chris Wolters cwolters@uh.edu
EQUAL OPPORUNITY / AFFIRAMTIVE ACTION:
The University of Houston is the nation’s most ethnically diverse research university and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
The University of Houston (UH) is an urban, public university with a total enrollment of over 36,000 students and an annual operating budget of $700 million. A Doctoral/Research Extensive institution, we are the flagship of the University of Houston System which is comprised of four universities with a total enrollment of over 56,000 students and a total endowment of approximately $600 million. Under the inspired leadership of new Chancellor Renu Khator, UH is launching the most ambitious development campaign in its history to support ongoing efforts to recruit and support faculty and graduate students of the highest quality from around the world, significantly expand our state of the art classroom and research space, and transform our campus into the premier urban residential campus in the country.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
The Department offers Ph.D. programs in Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology and Individual Differences, and School Psychology. The counseling psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association. We are also developing a Ph.D. program in Higher Education and Policy Studies. Leadership and faculty scholarly productivity in all four programs is exceptionally strong. Our faculty hold editorships of two leading research journals and many have been honored with national level research and leadership awards. The department hosts three university-based research and service centers, and we enjoy extraordinary opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary research projects with other faculty and researchers and to collaborate with more than a hundred school districts and community colleges in the Greater Gulf Coast region. With the world’s largest medical research complex, the Texas Medical Center, just two miles from campus, our faculty and students also have access to unmatched opportunities for conducting research and supervised clinical training.
QUALIFICATIONS
We seek a Chairperson with the experience, vision, and leadership capacity to further strengthen our degree programs and research productivity. The successful candidate will have immediate opportunities to strategically add to and strengthen our faculty ranks. Preference will be given to applicants eligible for appointment as a Full Professor and who possess an accomplished record of funded research activity. This position reports directly to the Dean of the College of Education. Salary is open.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Review of applicants will begin on January 5, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application highlighting their qualifications relevant to the position, comprehensive curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information (phone, address, and e-mail) for five references, who will not be contacted without permission. Please submit application materials electronically direct to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Chris Wolters cwolters@uh.edu
EQUAL OPPORUNITY / AFFIRAMTIVE ACTION:
The University of Houston is the nation’s most ethnically diverse research university and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
University of Oregon
The Department of Educational Leadership in the College of Education invites
applications for an open rank, tenure-line position in quantitative research
methods beginning September 2009. This position is designed to continue
development of the department's focus on educational research methodology,
policy, and leadership. The department offers masters' and doctoral programs
to a diverse student body. Faculty members are expected to engage in the
full range of research, teaching, and service activities consistent with the
requirements of an AAU research university. We are seeking candidates with
demonstrated excellence or potential for excellence in teaching quantitative
methods in education at the graduate level. We seek candidates with
expertise in a substantive research area in applied educational research
(e.g. program evaluation, instrument development; application of state and
local policy in the context of accountability systems; use of data and data
systems to improve teaching and learning). Candidates must have a commitment
to working with diverse populations, including individuals from
multicultural, bilingual and multilingual, and special-needs groups.
For best consideration complete applications should be submitted by 4:00 pm
(PST) on December 10, 2008. Application review will begin December 10, 2008
or shortly thereafter. Applications will be reviewed until the position is
filled. To be considered, candidates must submit all required documents. For
full position description and application information, please visit our
website at http://edsearch.uoregon.edu. EO/AA/ADA institution committed to
cultural diversity.
applications for an open rank, tenure-line position in quantitative research
methods beginning September 2009. This position is designed to continue
development of the department's focus on educational research methodology,
policy, and leadership. The department offers masters' and doctoral programs
to a diverse student body. Faculty members are expected to engage in the
full range of research, teaching, and service activities consistent with the
requirements of an AAU research university. We are seeking candidates with
demonstrated excellence or potential for excellence in teaching quantitative
methods in education at the graduate level. We seek candidates with
expertise in a substantive research area in applied educational research
(e.g. program evaluation, instrument development; application of state and
local policy in the context of accountability systems; use of data and data
systems to improve teaching and learning). Candidates must have a commitment
to working with diverse populations, including individuals from
multicultural, bilingual and multilingual, and special-needs groups.
For best consideration complete applications should be submitted by 4:00 pm
(PST) on December 10, 2008. Application review will begin December 10, 2008
or shortly thereafter. Applications will be reviewed until the position is
filled. To be considered, candidates must submit all required documents. For
full position description and application information, please visit our
website at http://edsearch.uoregon.edu. EO/AA/ADA institution committed to
cultural diversity.
Friday, October 24, 2008
School of Education at Indiana University
DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
INQUIRY METHODOLOGY PROGRAM
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGIST - QUANTITATIVE EMPHASIS. The faculty of the Counseling and Educational Psychology Department in the School of Education at Indiana University announces the opening of a tenure track assistant professor position for an educational research methodologist with expertise in quantitative methodologies and a broad and critical understanding of inquiry methodologies in educational contexts. The successful candidate is also expected to have identified a substantive area of interest in education and begun a rigorous research program with the potential to obtain external research funding. A commitment to teaching-both introductory and advanced research methodology and methods courses (e.g., hierarchical and longitudinal models, covariance structure models)-and to supervising graduate research studies and dissertations are of critical importance.
Located on an extraordinarily beautiful campus in a delightful small city, Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) offers its students, faculty, and staff a rich array of academic programs, cultural events, sports and recreational activities, and vibrant organizations both on and off campus. Combining the scientific, intellectual, and artistic resources of a world-renowned research university with the friendliness, personal attention, and supportive environment of a classic liberal arts college, IUB provides a wide range of degree-granting programs in a variety of professional fields as well as in the arts and sciences. IUB is a public-spirited place committed to academic excellence, diversity, and partnerships with other universities and colleges, PK-16 education, local communities, business and industry, government agencies, and private foundations. (For more information about IUB and the other campuses in the IU system, visit the IUB web site at http://www.iub.edu/ and the School of Education web site http://www.education.indiana.edu.
QUALIFICATIONS. Earned doctorate in a relevant area of specialization received by September 1, 2009, and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in the department and in the school.
APPLICATION PROCESS. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send the following material: (1) a letter of application describing teaching and research interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) graduate transcripts, (4) relevant publications or samples scholarly writing, (5) three letters of recommendation, and (6) relevant course evaluation if available. For additional information, please contact the Co-chairs of the Search Committee: Joanne Peng [peng@indiana.edu - (812) 856-8337] or Ginette Delandshere [gdelands@indiana.edu - (812) 856-8347]. Send all materials to:
Joanne Peng or Ginette Delandshere, co-chairs
c/o Charlene Conner, Administrative Assistant
Inquiry Methodology Search Committee
Indiana University
School of Education
201 North Rose Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405-1006
The faculty of Indiana University is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, applicants with disabilities, and members of other under-represented groups. As a function of our long range planning efforts the faculty of the School of Education reaffirmed our commitment to leadership in applications of technology to enhance teaching and learning. Candidates with expertise in the use of technology for research and instruction are encouraged to apply.
INQUIRY METHODOLOGY PROGRAM
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGIST - QUANTITATIVE EMPHASIS. The faculty of the Counseling and Educational Psychology Department in the School of Education at Indiana University announces the opening of a tenure track assistant professor position for an educational research methodologist with expertise in quantitative methodologies and a broad and critical understanding of inquiry methodologies in educational contexts. The successful candidate is also expected to have identified a substantive area of interest in education and begun a rigorous research program with the potential to obtain external research funding. A commitment to teaching-both introductory and advanced research methodology and methods courses (e.g., hierarchical and longitudinal models, covariance structure models)-and to supervising graduate research studies and dissertations are of critical importance.
Located on an extraordinarily beautiful campus in a delightful small city, Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) offers its students, faculty, and staff a rich array of academic programs, cultural events, sports and recreational activities, and vibrant organizations both on and off campus. Combining the scientific, intellectual, and artistic resources of a world-renowned research university with the friendliness, personal attention, and supportive environment of a classic liberal arts college, IUB provides a wide range of degree-granting programs in a variety of professional fields as well as in the arts and sciences. IUB is a public-spirited place committed to academic excellence, diversity, and partnerships with other universities and colleges, PK-16 education, local communities, business and industry, government agencies, and private foundations. (For more information about IUB and the other campuses in the IU system, visit the IUB web site at http://www.iub.edu/ and the School of Education web site http://www.education.indiana.edu.
QUALIFICATIONS. Earned doctorate in a relevant area of specialization received by September 1, 2009, and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in the department and in the school.
APPLICATION PROCESS. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send the following material: (1) a letter of application describing teaching and research interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) graduate transcripts, (4) relevant publications or samples scholarly writing, (5) three letters of recommendation, and (6) relevant course evaluation if available. For additional information, please contact the Co-chairs of the Search Committee: Joanne Peng [peng@indiana.edu - (812) 856-8337] or Ginette Delandshere [gdelands@indiana.edu - (812) 856-8347]. Send all materials to:
Joanne Peng or Ginette Delandshere, co-chairs
c/o Charlene Conner, Administrative Assistant
Inquiry Methodology Search Committee
Indiana University
School of Education
201 North Rose Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405-1006
The faculty of Indiana University is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, applicants with disabilities, and members of other under-represented groups. As a function of our long range planning efforts the faculty of the School of Education reaffirmed our commitment to leadership in applications of technology to enhance teaching and learning. Candidates with expertise in the use of technology for research and instruction are encouraged to apply.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Quantitative Methodology
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
The Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) invites applications for
two faculty positions in Quantitative Methods, at the rank of Assistant,
Associate, or Full Professor (depending on qualifications and
experience). It is our preference that one of these appointments be at
the junior level.
Candidates can come from any background or discipline, but must have a
thorough professional training in statistical methods and possess a
comprehensive understanding of the mathematical and technical
underpinnings of those methods. We are interested in appointing new
colleagues with an active research agenda in any major quantitative
specialty or statistical method that is applicable to education and
social science research. Successful candidates must possess insight
into the rigorous application of quantitative methods in applied
settings, be committed to developing innovative quantitative methods and
bringing those methods into research on education, and be willing to
collaborate enthusiastically with colleagues who conduct empirical
research.
At HGSE, our mission is to teach, advise and mentor a diverse community
of graduate students -- at both Master's and Doctoral levels - and to
build the next generation of successful scholars, policy-makers and
practitioners in education. Quantitative methods courses at HGSE enroll
students from within our own school and from across the University.
Candidates must therefore be committed to providing a cognitive
apprenticeship in quantitative methods to members of an audience whose
primary interests may be substantive, rather than technical and
theoretical. This demands an individual who is committed to excellence
in pedagogy and who is capable of using data-based examples to provide
lucid conceptual explanations of complex statistical methods.
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on December 1,
2008, and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should
send a hard copy of their curriculum vitae (including home address and
preferred email address), a statement of their research and teaching
interests, and three examples of their work or continuing projects.
Applicants for assistant professor or associate professor should include
three letters of recommendation. Applicants at the rank of full
professor are asked to submit the names of three or more people who can
provide references. Candidates who proceed to a short list may be asked
to submit additional letters or materials.
Please send your applications to:
Professor John B. Willett
Chair, Quantitative Methods Search Committee
c/o Carol Luongo
Academic Appointments Administrator
Harvard Graduate School of Education
122 Longfellow Hall
Cambridge, MA 02138.
For background information about the Harvard Graduate School of
Education, please visit our website at www.gse.harvard.edu .
The Harvard Graduate School of Education prepares students and
professionals of diverse backgrounds for positions of leadership in
research and practice in education, and is an affirmative action
employer. Applications from women, minorities, and from residents of
all countries are strongly encouraged.
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
The Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) invites applications for
two faculty positions in Quantitative Methods, at the rank of Assistant,
Associate, or Full Professor (depending on qualifications and
experience). It is our preference that one of these appointments be at
the junior level.
Candidates can come from any background or discipline, but must have a
thorough professional training in statistical methods and possess a
comprehensive understanding of the mathematical and technical
underpinnings of those methods. We are interested in appointing new
colleagues with an active research agenda in any major quantitative
specialty or statistical method that is applicable to education and
social science research. Successful candidates must possess insight
into the rigorous application of quantitative methods in applied
settings, be committed to developing innovative quantitative methods and
bringing those methods into research on education, and be willing to
collaborate enthusiastically with colleagues who conduct empirical
research.
At HGSE, our mission is to teach, advise and mentor a diverse community
of graduate students -- at both Master's and Doctoral levels - and to
build the next generation of successful scholars, policy-makers and
practitioners in education. Quantitative methods courses at HGSE enroll
students from within our own school and from across the University.
Candidates must therefore be committed to providing a cognitive
apprenticeship in quantitative methods to members of an audience whose
primary interests may be substantive, rather than technical and
theoretical. This demands an individual who is committed to excellence
in pedagogy and who is capable of using data-based examples to provide
lucid conceptual explanations of complex statistical methods.
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on December 1,
2008, and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should
send a hard copy of their curriculum vitae (including home address and
preferred email address), a statement of their research and teaching
interests, and three examples of their work or continuing projects.
Applicants for assistant professor or associate professor should include
three letters of recommendation. Applicants at the rank of full
professor are asked to submit the names of three or more people who can
provide references. Candidates who proceed to a short list may be asked
to submit additional letters or materials.
Please send your applications to:
Professor John B. Willett
Chair, Quantitative Methods Search Committee
c/o Carol Luongo
Academic Appointments Administrator
Harvard Graduate School of Education
122 Longfellow Hall
Cambridge, MA 02138.
For background information about the Harvard Graduate School of
Education, please visit our website at www.gse.harvard.edu .
The Harvard Graduate School of Education prepares students and
professionals of diverse backgrounds for positions of leadership in
research and practice in education, and is an affirmative action
employer. Applications from women, minorities, and from residents of
all countries are strongly encouraged.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Texas A&M University
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Educational Psychology
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE POSITION
SPECIALIZATION IN RESEARCH, MEASUREMENT, AND STATISTICS
http://epsy.tamu.edu/
The Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University seeks a person for an Assistant/Associate rank, tenured/tenure track position in the Research, Measurement and Statistics program for fall 2009 with specialization in quantitative methods in educational and social science research.
Qualifications for the position are (1) a doctoral degree (completed or anticipated within 1 semester of hiring) in quantitative methods in educational or social science research, or related discipline, with expertise in several areas, such as item response theory, psychometric theory, categorical data analysis, survey research and sampling methods, experimental and quasi-experimental design; (2) experience on large research projects will be considered advantageous; and (3) an active program of research in an area relevant to the position that for new assistant professors will result in publication in major first-tier journals and other scholarly products and for more experienced assistant or associate professors will be reflected in a current record of outstanding publication and research. The successful applicant will be expected to teach and to mentor graduate students. Salary will be competitive, with additional support appropriate to entering level and requirements being provided. Please forward a letter of interest, vita, reprints of significant articles/manuscripts, and the names of three professional references on or before November 3, 2008. Applicants are asked in their applications letters to cite (a) specific areas of expertise and (b) evidence of that expertise (e.g., courses, journal articles). Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. We anticipate interviews in December or January. Inquiries should be directed to Bruce Thompson, Distinguished Professor and Search Committee Chair (bruce-thompson@tamu.edu). Send all materials to:
Cathy Watson,
Assistant to the Department Head
Department of Educational Psychology
4225 EPSY-TAMU, College Station TX 77843-4225
Texas A&M University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to diversity
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Educational Psychology
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE POSITION
SPECIALIZATION IN RESEARCH, MEASUREMENT, AND STATISTICS
http://epsy.tamu.edu/
The Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University seeks a person for an Assistant/Associate rank, tenured/tenure track position in the Research, Measurement and Statistics program for fall 2009 with specialization in quantitative methods in educational and social science research.
Qualifications for the position are (1) a doctoral degree (completed or anticipated within 1 semester of hiring) in quantitative methods in educational or social science research, or related discipline, with expertise in several areas, such as item response theory, psychometric theory, categorical data analysis, survey research and sampling methods, experimental and quasi-experimental design; (2) experience on large research projects will be considered advantageous; and (3) an active program of research in an area relevant to the position that for new assistant professors will result in publication in major first-tier journals and other scholarly products and for more experienced assistant or associate professors will be reflected in a current record of outstanding publication and research. The successful applicant will be expected to teach and to mentor graduate students. Salary will be competitive, with additional support appropriate to entering level and requirements being provided. Please forward a letter of interest, vita, reprints of significant articles/manuscripts, and the names of three professional references on or before November 3, 2008. Applicants are asked in their applications letters to cite (a) specific areas of expertise and (b) evidence of that expertise (e.g., courses, journal articles). Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. We anticipate interviews in December or January. Inquiries should be directed to Bruce Thompson, Distinguished Professor and Search Committee Chair (bruce-thompson@tamu.edu). Send all materials to:
Cathy Watson,
Assistant to the Department Head
Department of Educational Psychology
4225 EPSY-TAMU, College Station TX 77843-4225
Texas A&M University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to diversity
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
NC State University
NC State University
Assistant Director-Office of Assessment
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1224094317343
Minimum Experience/Education Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in social science, higher education, psychology, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have experience with and knowledge of student learning outcomes assessment in higher education; strong written and verbal communication skills; and experience and/or education in research design, data analysis and reporting. Because the Assistant Director will perform a variety of tasks with a range of audiences (faculty, staff, administrators and students), candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task.
The Office of Assessment in the Division of Undergraduate Academic Programs, North Carolina State University, seeks a full-time professional to oversee the assessment activities of the units in the Division, consult with faculty and staff across the university on assessment activities and processes, carry out statistical analyses of large datasets as directed, and promote the mission of the Office of Assessment.
The Assistant Director is responsible for:
1. consulting with University faculty and staff on all aspects of assessment of undergraduate student learning,
2. overseeing and coordinating the assessment activities of the Division units,
3. working collaboratively with the Director in the assessment of general education outcomes,
4. working collaboratively with the Director in the evaluation of assessment processes and activities of undergraduate programs across the university,
5. completing special analytical projects for the Dean and Associate Dean of the Division,
6. assisting with all phases of the NC State Undergraduate Assessment Symposium,
7. supervising/mentoring graduate research assistants and undergraduate work-study students,
8. other duties as assigned by the Director.
Assistant Director-Office of Assessment
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1224094317343
Minimum Experience/Education Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in social science, higher education, psychology, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have experience with and knowledge of student learning outcomes assessment in higher education; strong written and verbal communication skills; and experience and/or education in research design, data analysis and reporting. Because the Assistant Director will perform a variety of tasks with a range of audiences (faculty, staff, administrators and students), candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task.
The Office of Assessment in the Division of Undergraduate Academic Programs, North Carolina State University, seeks a full-time professional to oversee the assessment activities of the units in the Division, consult with faculty and staff across the university on assessment activities and processes, carry out statistical analyses of large datasets as directed, and promote the mission of the Office of Assessment.
The Assistant Director is responsible for:
1. consulting with University faculty and staff on all aspects of assessment of undergraduate student learning,
2. overseeing and coordinating the assessment activities of the Division units,
3. working collaboratively with the Director in the assessment of general education outcomes,
4. working collaboratively with the Director in the evaluation of assessment processes and activities of undergraduate programs across the university,
5. completing special analytical projects for the Dean and Associate Dean of the Division,
6. assisting with all phases of the NC State Undergraduate Assessment Symposium,
7. supervising/mentoring graduate research assistants and undergraduate work-study students,
8. other duties as assigned by the Director.
University of North Texas
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR – EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Position: The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of
North Texas seeks to fill two positions in educational research, one at the
Associate or Professor rank and the other at the Assistant rank. Both
positions are nine-month, tenured or tenure track appointments beginning
Fall 2009. Summer teaching is contingent on student demand and funding.
Rank and Salary: Associate/Professor and Assistant Professor. Salaries are
competitive, commensurate with experience and background.
Responsibilities: The successful candidates will join a productive
Educational Research faculty in the Department of Educational Psychology
within the College of Education. Instructional roles of the Educational
Research faculty include teaching introductory, intermediate, and advanced
graduate course work in research design, statistics, measurement, and
evaluation. Service on doctoral committees for majors in Educational
Research and the College of Education's other doctoral programs is expected,
as is committee participation at the department, college, and university
levels.
Academic and Professional Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include an
earned doctoral degree in educational research, educational psychology,
quantitative methods or a related field. The successful Associate/Professor
candidate should demonstrate (a) an active program of research resulting in
a current record of demonstrated publication and research and (b)
demonstrated evidence of quality teaching in methodology areas. Extramural
funding of a research agenda that would support doctoral student training
and attract well-qualified students to the program is desired. Previous
teaching experience is desirable. The successful Assistant candidate should
demonstrate a program of research in an area relevant to the position that
will result in a strong publication record and other scholarship. Extramural
funding of a research agenda that would support doctoral student training
and attract well-qualified students to the program is desired. Previous
teaching experience is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates
with expertise in one or more of the following areas: structural equation
modeling, multi-level/hierarchical linear modeling, longitudinal data
analysis (e.g. growth curve modeling, survival analysis), categorical data
analysis, analysis of large datasets, mixed methods, or advanced research
design. Knowledge of public school assessment systems and experience with
evaluation is desirable.
The University: The University of North Texas is a student-centered research
institution with over 34,000 students. The University's strategic plan sets
a direction for continuous improvement and national recognition. UNT is
located in Denton, within the vibrant and rapidly growing Dallas-Fort Worth
area. The Department: The Department of Educational Psychology is one of
four academic departments in the college and has 21 tenured/tenure-track
faculty. Within the department there are four program areas including
Development and Family Studies, Special Education, School Psychology, and
Educational Research. Successful candidates will be able to articulate ways
that they might seek/promote collaboration with the
various program areas, primarily through research and service activities as
this is currently a high priority for the department.
Application Procedure: Applicants must submit the following: (a) a cover
letter outlining the candidate's specific areas of expertise, evidence for
that expertise, and the rank sought; (b) curriculum vita; (c) names and
contact
information for three professional references; and (d) copies of at least
two significant publications/manuscripts or other scholarly work.
Inquiries and application materials should be addressed to:
Robin K. Henson, Search Committee Chair
Department of Educational Psychology
1155 Union Circle #311335
Denton, Texas, 76203-5017
(940) 369-8385 voice
(940) 565-2185 fax
(940) 369-8652 tdd
Robin.Henson@unt.edu e-mail
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin October 31,2008 and
continue until the search is closed. Criminal History Checks, official
transcripts, and letters of recommendation are required before
employment.
The University of North Texas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Institution committed to diversity in its educational programs.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Position: The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of
North Texas seeks to fill two positions in educational research, one at the
Associate or Professor rank and the other at the Assistant rank. Both
positions are nine-month, tenured or tenure track appointments beginning
Fall 2009. Summer teaching is contingent on student demand and funding.
Rank and Salary: Associate/Professor and Assistant Professor. Salaries are
competitive, commensurate with experience and background.
Responsibilities: The successful candidates will join a productive
Educational Research faculty in the Department of Educational Psychology
within the College of Education. Instructional roles of the Educational
Research faculty include teaching introductory, intermediate, and advanced
graduate course work in research design, statistics, measurement, and
evaluation. Service on doctoral committees for majors in Educational
Research and the College of Education's other doctoral programs is expected,
as is committee participation at the department, college, and university
levels.
Academic and Professional Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include an
earned doctoral degree in educational research, educational psychology,
quantitative methods or a related field. The successful Associate/Professor
candidate should demonstrate (a) an active program of research resulting in
a current record of demonstrated publication and research and (b)
demonstrated evidence of quality teaching in methodology areas. Extramural
funding of a research agenda that would support doctoral student training
and attract well-qualified students to the program is desired. Previous
teaching experience is desirable. The successful Assistant candidate should
demonstrate a program of research in an area relevant to the position that
will result in a strong publication record and other scholarship. Extramural
funding of a research agenda that would support doctoral student training
and attract well-qualified students to the program is desired. Previous
teaching experience is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates
with expertise in one or more of the following areas: structural equation
modeling, multi-level/hierarchical linear modeling, longitudinal data
analysis (e.g. growth curve modeling, survival analysis), categorical data
analysis, analysis of large datasets, mixed methods, or advanced research
design. Knowledge of public school assessment systems and experience with
evaluation is desirable.
The University: The University of North Texas is a student-centered research
institution with over 34,000 students. The University's strategic plan sets
a direction for continuous improvement and national recognition. UNT is
located in Denton, within the vibrant and rapidly growing Dallas-Fort Worth
area. The Department: The Department of Educational Psychology is one of
four academic departments in the college and has 21 tenured/tenure-track
faculty. Within the department there are four program areas including
Development and Family Studies, Special Education, School Psychology, and
Educational Research. Successful candidates will be able to articulate ways
that they might seek/promote collaboration with the
various program areas, primarily through research and service activities as
this is currently a high priority for the department.
Application Procedure: Applicants must submit the following: (a) a cover
letter outlining the candidate's specific areas of expertise, evidence for
that expertise, and the rank sought; (b) curriculum vita; (c) names and
contact
information for three professional references; and (d) copies of at least
two significant publications/manuscripts or other scholarly work.
Inquiries and application materials should be addressed to:
Robin K. Henson, Search Committee Chair
Department of Educational Psychology
1155 Union Circle #311335
Denton, Texas, 76203-5017
(940) 369-8385 voice
(940) 565-2185 fax
(940) 369-8652 tdd
Robin.Henson@unt.edu e-mail
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin October 31,2008 and
continue until the search is closed. Criminal History Checks, official
transcripts, and letters of recommendation are required before
employment.
The University of North Texas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Institution committed to diversity in its educational programs.
University of South Florida
The University of South Florida announces a tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor level opening in the area of Classroom Assessment to begin August 6, 2009.
Major responsibilities include: maintaining an active program of research and scholarship; securing external funding to support research and training agendas; providing instructional leadership for a multi-section undergraduate measurement course for pre-service teachers; teaching courses in measurement at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels (delivered in the classroom and online); advising, supervising, and mentoring master’s and doctoral degree students; providing service to colleagues within the College, University, P-12 schools, and professional associations.
Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate with a major in educational measurement or related field. Graduate level coursework in the area of classroom assessment. Experience in teaching classroom assessment or measurement course(s) in teacher preparation programs. Evidence of scholarly productivity that includes a focus on issues that connect assessment, learning, and instruction. Evidence of grant funding or the potential to secure grant funding. Strong program of research and scholarly work commensurate with the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor.
Preferred Qualifications: Expertise and a research record in areas that include but are not limited to one or more of the following areas: K-12 classroom assessment practices, student progress monitoring practices, state and national educational accountability systems, testing of emergent literacy skills, assessment of second-language proficiency, assessments involving individuals with disabilities, and the application of cognitive psychology to assessment. Evidence of successful teaching experience in educational measurement, including classroom assessment, at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels. Experience with online instruction, online assessment, electronic portfolios, and the use of technology in assessment. Record of federal or other major grant funding. Record of interdisciplinary inquiry. Demonstrated experience in mentoring and in supervising thesis and dissertation research. Experience supervising graduate teaching assistants or other instructional staff. Evidence of ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in school districts, state departments of education, testing companies, or universities in the areas of measurement, research or evaluation. Knowledge of assessment related to accreditation (e.g., NCATE). Commitment to support research on issues of diversity.
Applications should include a letter describing qualifications for the position in each of the above areas, current vita, official university transcripts, copies of one or more recent research articles (maximum of 4) presented at professional conferences or published in refereed journals, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of four professional references. Please specify Position # 3864.
Search Committee c/o Robert F. Dedrick ● dedrick@tempest.coedu.usf.edu ● (813) 974-5722
or
Measurement & Research
University of South Florida
Attn: Search Committee c/o Robert F. Dedrick
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, EDU 105
Tampa, FL 33620-5650
Application review will begin on November 21, 2008.
USF is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
Major responsibilities include: maintaining an active program of research and scholarship; securing external funding to support research and training agendas; providing instructional leadership for a multi-section undergraduate measurement course for pre-service teachers; teaching courses in measurement at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels (delivered in the classroom and online); advising, supervising, and mentoring master’s and doctoral degree students; providing service to colleagues within the College, University, P-12 schools, and professional associations.
Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate with a major in educational measurement or related field. Graduate level coursework in the area of classroom assessment. Experience in teaching classroom assessment or measurement course(s) in teacher preparation programs. Evidence of scholarly productivity that includes a focus on issues that connect assessment, learning, and instruction. Evidence of grant funding or the potential to secure grant funding. Strong program of research and scholarly work commensurate with the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor.
Preferred Qualifications: Expertise and a research record in areas that include but are not limited to one or more of the following areas: K-12 classroom assessment practices, student progress monitoring practices, state and national educational accountability systems, testing of emergent literacy skills, assessment of second-language proficiency, assessments involving individuals with disabilities, and the application of cognitive psychology to assessment. Evidence of successful teaching experience in educational measurement, including classroom assessment, at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels. Experience with online instruction, online assessment, electronic portfolios, and the use of technology in assessment. Record of federal or other major grant funding. Record of interdisciplinary inquiry. Demonstrated experience in mentoring and in supervising thesis and dissertation research. Experience supervising graduate teaching assistants or other instructional staff. Evidence of ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in school districts, state departments of education, testing companies, or universities in the areas of measurement, research or evaluation. Knowledge of assessment related to accreditation (e.g., NCATE). Commitment to support research on issues of diversity.
Applications should include a letter describing qualifications for the position in each of the above areas, current vita, official university transcripts, copies of one or more recent research articles (maximum of 4) presented at professional conferences or published in refereed journals, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of four professional references. Please specify Position # 3864.
Search Committee c/o Robert F. Dedrick ● dedrick@tempest.coedu.usf.edu ● (813) 974-5722
or
Measurement & Research
University of South Florida
Attn: Search Committee c/o Robert F. Dedrick
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, EDU 105
Tampa, FL 33620-5650
Application review will begin on November 21, 2008.
USF is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Position Announcement: Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Assistant Professor (Educational Measurement and Statistics)
Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education
College of Education and Human Services
Description of Position: Assistant Professor position specializing in
Educational Measurement and Statistics.
Responsibilities:
. Provide direct instruction for undergraduate and graduate level
courses in educational measurement and statistics including advanced
seminars in a specialty area of the person's choosing.
. Advise graduate students in educational measurement and statistics
and serve on master's and doctoral degree committees.
. Maintain a record of scholarly productivity by initiating research
leading to publication in national peer-reviewed journals.
. Seek and secure external funds to sponsor research, training, and
service activities.
. Serve the public and constituencies of the department, college,
and university as approved/assigned.
Requirements of Candidates:
. This position requires a completed doctorate in educational
measurement and statistics or a related field. Applicants who have completed
all requirements except the dissertation will be considered. If official
evidence of completion of the earned doctorate requirements is not received
by August 15, 2009, the position offered will be a nine-month, term
appointment at the rank of Instructor at a lower salary than that of an
Assistant Professor.
. Candidates must demonstrate the potential for scholarly research
that leads to publication in nationally refereed journals.
. Illinois state law requires oral proficiency in the English
language.
. Preference will be given to applicants who have expertise in one
or more of the following: Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), Hierarchal
Linear Modeling (HLM), Factor Analysis, Multivariate Analysis, Longitudinal
Analysis and/or Experimental Design.
. Preference will be given candidates who have had prior university
teaching experience at either the undergraduate or graduate level or both.
. Preference will be given to candidates who have either had the
experience or can demonstrate the potential for developing extramural
funding for research projects.
Appointment and Salary:
This is a continuing tenure-track position. Appointment is on a nine-month
academic year basis. An additional summer appointment may be possible
contingent upon funding and student demand. Salary is commensurate with
experience and background. Progress in rank and salary will require
demonstrations of productivity in research, publication, teaching, and
service.
Effective Date of Employment: August 16, 2009
Deadline for Application: November 17, 2008, or until filled.
Application Must Include:
(1) letter of application that indicates how the applicant satisfies each of
the requirements listed above and how the applicant can contribute to the
measurement and statistics program; (2) a curriculum vita; (3) official
transcripts of highest degree earned; (4) evidence of teaching skill; (5)
copies of scholarly works/publications; and (6) three current letters of
professional reference. Address application materials to:
Dr. Lyle J. White, Chair
Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education
Wham 223/Mail Code 4618
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
625 Wham Drive
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
email: lwhite@siu.edu
web address: http://www.siu.edu/departments/coe/epse/
SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to
enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase
its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are
welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
Assistant Professor (Educational Measurement and Statistics)
Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education
College of Education and Human Services
Description of Position: Assistant Professor position specializing in
Educational Measurement and Statistics.
Responsibilities:
. Provide direct instruction for undergraduate and graduate level
courses in educational measurement and statistics including advanced
seminars in a specialty area of the person's choosing.
. Advise graduate students in educational measurement and statistics
and serve on master's and doctoral degree committees.
. Maintain a record of scholarly productivity by initiating research
leading to publication in national peer-reviewed journals.
. Seek and secure external funds to sponsor research, training, and
service activities.
. Serve the public and constituencies of the department, college,
and university as approved/assigned.
Requirements of Candidates:
. This position requires a completed doctorate in educational
measurement and statistics or a related field. Applicants who have completed
all requirements except the dissertation will be considered. If official
evidence of completion of the earned doctorate requirements is not received
by August 15, 2009, the position offered will be a nine-month, term
appointment at the rank of Instructor at a lower salary than that of an
Assistant Professor.
. Candidates must demonstrate the potential for scholarly research
that leads to publication in nationally refereed journals.
. Illinois state law requires oral proficiency in the English
language.
. Preference will be given to applicants who have expertise in one
or more of the following: Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), Hierarchal
Linear Modeling (HLM), Factor Analysis, Multivariate Analysis, Longitudinal
Analysis and/or Experimental Design.
. Preference will be given candidates who have had prior university
teaching experience at either the undergraduate or graduate level or both.
. Preference will be given to candidates who have either had the
experience or can demonstrate the potential for developing extramural
funding for research projects.
Appointment and Salary:
This is a continuing tenure-track position. Appointment is on a nine-month
academic year basis. An additional summer appointment may be possible
contingent upon funding and student demand. Salary is commensurate with
experience and background. Progress in rank and salary will require
demonstrations of productivity in research, publication, teaching, and
service.
Effective Date of Employment: August 16, 2009
Deadline for Application: November 17, 2008, or until filled.
Application Must Include:
(1) letter of application that indicates how the applicant satisfies each of
the requirements listed above and how the applicant can contribute to the
measurement and statistics program; (2) a curriculum vita; (3) official
transcripts of highest degree earned; (4) evidence of teaching skill; (5)
copies of scholarly works/publications; and (6) three current letters of
professional reference. Address application materials to:
Dr. Lyle J. White, Chair
Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education
Wham 223/Mail Code 4618
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
625 Wham Drive
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
email: lwhite@siu.edu
web address: http://www.siu.edu/departments/coe/epse/
SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to
enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase
its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are
welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
JDG Associates, Ltd. - SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST
JDG Associates, Ltd.
1700 Research Boulevard
Rockville, Maryland 20850
301-340-2210
EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTANTS
SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST
National Education Association (NEA)
Washington, DC
Client:
JDG Associates, Ltd., has been engaged to conduct the search for a Senior Research Analyst with the National Education Association, reporting to the Manager of Surveys and Data Analysis. Headquartered in Washington DC with 3.2 million members across the country, NEA is the nation’s leading organization committed to advancing the cause of public education in the United States. Founded in 1857 “to elevate the character and advance the interests of the profession of teaching and to promote the cause of popular education in the United States,” the NEA is currently focusing the energy and resources of its members toward the concept of “great public schools for every child”. Membership in NEA is open to anyone who works for a public school district, a college or university, or any other public institution devoted primarily to education. For further information on NEA please visit its website: www.nea.org.
Position Summary:
The essential functions of this position include conceptualizing and conducting a broad range of survey-based research and secondary analyses in areas such as teacher quality, teaching and learning, education policy and practice, and membership targeting/organizing; providing expertise and skills in advanced multivariate statistical methods; developing written reports, publications, graphics, and presentations accessible to diverse audiences.
Education Requirement:
Ph.D. in Sociology, Economics, Statistics or Demography
Minimum Qualifications: Five years of progressively responsible experience in survey research involving the application of advanced statistical techniques in the analysis of complex data sets; experience in heading research projects; experience writing for professional and scholarly journals; proven ability to communicate complex ideas to professional and lay audiences.
Selection Criteria:
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in conceptualizing, designing and conducting survey research on topics pertaining to K-12 and higher education.
• Training and experience in advanced statistical methods such as demographic modeling, economic estimation techniques, forecasting, multi-level regression analysis (HLM), analysis of longitudinal data, discrete data analysis or meta-analysis.
• Knowledge of key education policy issues, research literature and data sources relevant to public K-12 education and higher education.
• Training and/or experience in conducting survey research, designing complex samples and computing appropriate tests of significance for complex designs.
• Experience in using national data sets, particularly those maintained by NCES, Census Bureau, and other Federal agencies (e.g., Schools and Staffing Survey, Common Core of Data, American Community Surveys, Current Population Surveys, etc.).
• Proven project management skills and ability to allocate time and resources toward the completion of multiple projects with overlapping timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize and interpret quantitative research documents for professional and lay audiences, including training and/or experience in meta-analysis.
• Proven oral and written communications skills.
• Capacity to work effectively within the context of the NEA, an advocacy organization.
• Knowledge or experience calculating the cost of projects, delineating the scope of work in contracts for services, and monitoring/evaluating contractor activities and products.
• Membership and active participation in professional organizations.
• Extensive networks within academic and policy communities.
EEO: All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. The NEA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000
Contact:
Joe DeGioia
JDG Associates, LTD
1700 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850
301-340-2210
degioia@jdgsearch.com
JDG Associates, established in 1973, is a leading provider of executive recruiting services to associations, non-profit organizations, the Federal government, Fortune 1000 corporations, and a variety of research consulting firms.
1700 Research Boulevard
Rockville, Maryland 20850
301-340-2210
EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTANTS
SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST
National Education Association (NEA)
Washington, DC
Client:
JDG Associates, Ltd., has been engaged to conduct the search for a Senior Research Analyst with the National Education Association, reporting to the Manager of Surveys and Data Analysis. Headquartered in Washington DC with 3.2 million members across the country, NEA is the nation’s leading organization committed to advancing the cause of public education in the United States. Founded in 1857 “to elevate the character and advance the interests of the profession of teaching and to promote the cause of popular education in the United States,” the NEA is currently focusing the energy and resources of its members toward the concept of “great public schools for every child”. Membership in NEA is open to anyone who works for a public school district, a college or university, or any other public institution devoted primarily to education. For further information on NEA please visit its website: www.nea.org.
Position Summary:
The essential functions of this position include conceptualizing and conducting a broad range of survey-based research and secondary analyses in areas such as teacher quality, teaching and learning, education policy and practice, and membership targeting/organizing; providing expertise and skills in advanced multivariate statistical methods; developing written reports, publications, graphics, and presentations accessible to diverse audiences.
Education Requirement:
Ph.D. in Sociology, Economics, Statistics or Demography
Minimum Qualifications: Five years of progressively responsible experience in survey research involving the application of advanced statistical techniques in the analysis of complex data sets; experience in heading research projects; experience writing for professional and scholarly journals; proven ability to communicate complex ideas to professional and lay audiences.
Selection Criteria:
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in conceptualizing, designing and conducting survey research on topics pertaining to K-12 and higher education.
• Training and experience in advanced statistical methods such as demographic modeling, economic estimation techniques, forecasting, multi-level regression analysis (HLM), analysis of longitudinal data, discrete data analysis or meta-analysis.
• Knowledge of key education policy issues, research literature and data sources relevant to public K-12 education and higher education.
• Training and/or experience in conducting survey research, designing complex samples and computing appropriate tests of significance for complex designs.
• Experience in using national data sets, particularly those maintained by NCES, Census Bureau, and other Federal agencies (e.g., Schools and Staffing Survey, Common Core of Data, American Community Surveys, Current Population Surveys, etc.).
• Proven project management skills and ability to allocate time and resources toward the completion of multiple projects with overlapping timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize and interpret quantitative research documents for professional and lay audiences, including training and/or experience in meta-analysis.
• Proven oral and written communications skills.
• Capacity to work effectively within the context of the NEA, an advocacy organization.
• Knowledge or experience calculating the cost of projects, delineating the scope of work in contracts for services, and monitoring/evaluating contractor activities and products.
• Membership and active participation in professional organizations.
• Extensive networks within academic and policy communities.
EEO: All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. The NEA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000
Contact:
Joe DeGioia
JDG Associates, LTD
1700 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850
301-340-2210
degioia@jdgsearch.com
JDG Associates, established in 1973, is a leading provider of executive recruiting services to associations, non-profit organizations, the Federal government, Fortune 1000 corporations, and a variety of research consulting firms.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
The University of South Florida
The University of South Florida announces a tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor level opening in the area of Classroom Assessment to begin August 6, 2009
Major responsibilities include: maintaining an active program of research and scholarship; securing external funding to support research and training agendas; providing instructional leadership for a multi-section undergraduate measurement course for pre-service teachers; teaching courses in measurement at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels (delivered in the classroom and online); advising, supervising, and mentoring master's and doctoral degree students; providing service to colleagues within the College, University, P-12 schools, and professional associations.
Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate with a major in educational measurement or related field. Graduate level coursework in the area of classroom assessment. Experience in teaching classroom assessment or measurement course(s) in teacher preparation programs. Evidence of scholarly productivity that includes a focus on issues that connect assessment, learning, and instruction. Evidence of grant funding or the potential to secure grant funding. Strong program of research and scholarly work commensurate with the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor.
Preferred Qualifications: Expertise and a research record in areas that include but are not limited to one or more of the following areas: K-12 classroom assessment practices, student progress monitoring practices, state and national educational accountability systems, testing of emergent literacy skills, assessment of second-language proficiency, assessments involving individuals with disabilities, and the application of cognitive psychology to assessment. Evidence of successful teaching experience in educational measurement, including classroom assessment, at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels. Experience with online instruction, online assessment, electronic portfolios, and the use of technology in assessment. Record of federal or other major grant funding. Record of interdisciplinary inquiry. Demonstrated experience in mentoring and in supervising thesis and dissertation research. Experience supervising graduate teaching assistants or other instructional staff
. Evidence of ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in school districts, state departments of education, testing companies, or universities in the areas of measurement, research or evaluation. Knowledge of assessment related to accreditation (e.g., NCATE). Commitment to support research on issues of diversity.
Applications should include a letter describing qualifications for the position in each of the above areas, current vita, official university transcripts, copies of one or more recent research articles (maximum of 4) presented at professional conferences or published in refereed journals, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of four professional references. Please specify Position # 3864.
Search Committee c/o Robert F. Dedrick ? dedrick@tempest.coedu.usf.edu ? (813) 974-5722
or
Measurement & Research
University of South Florida
Attn: Search Committee c/o Robert F. Dedrick
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, EDU 105
Tampa, FL 33620-5650
Application review will begin on November 21, 2008.
USF is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
Major responsibilities include: maintaining an active program of research and scholarship; securing external funding to support research and training agendas; providing instructional leadership for a multi-section undergraduate measurement course for pre-service teachers; teaching courses in measurement at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels (delivered in the classroom and online); advising, supervising, and mentoring master's and doctoral degree students; providing service to colleagues within the College, University, P-12 schools, and professional associations.
Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate with a major in educational measurement or related field. Graduate level coursework in the area of classroom assessment. Experience in teaching classroom assessment or measurement course(s) in teacher preparation programs. Evidence of scholarly productivity that includes a focus on issues that connect assessment, learning, and instruction. Evidence of grant funding or the potential to secure grant funding. Strong program of research and scholarly work commensurate with the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor.
Preferred Qualifications: Expertise and a research record in areas that include but are not limited to one or more of the following areas: K-12 classroom assessment practices, student progress monitoring practices, state and national educational accountability systems, testing of emergent literacy skills, assessment of second-language proficiency, assessments involving individuals with disabilities, and the application of cognitive psychology to assessment. Evidence of successful teaching experience in educational measurement, including classroom assessment, at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels. Experience with online instruction, online assessment, electronic portfolios, and the use of technology in assessment. Record of federal or other major grant funding. Record of interdisciplinary inquiry. Demonstrated experience in mentoring and in supervising thesis and dissertation research. Experience supervising graduate teaching assistants or other instructional staff
. Evidence of ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in school districts, state departments of education, testing companies, or universities in the areas of measurement, research or evaluation. Knowledge of assessment related to accreditation (e.g., NCATE). Commitment to support research on issues of diversity.
Applications should include a letter describing qualifications for the position in each of the above areas, current vita, official university transcripts, copies of one or more recent research articles (maximum of 4) presented at professional conferences or published in refereed journals, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of four professional references. Please specify Position # 3864.
Search Committee c/o Robert F. Dedrick ? dedrick@tempest.coedu.usf.edu
or
Measurement & Research
University of South Florida
Attn: Search Committee c/o Robert F. Dedrick
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, EDU 105
Tampa, FL 33620-5650
Application review will begin on November 21, 2008.
USF is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Pearson
Pearson
Iowa City Iowa, Hadley Massachusetts, Austin Texas
Pearson is an international media company with market-leading businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing. Pearson's education business represents about two-thirds of the company, and Penguin publishing and the Financial Times make up the balance. With more than 30,000 employees based in 60 countries, we are a family of businesses that draws on common assets, processes and shares a common purpose: to help our customers live and learn.
At Pearson, everything we create is only as good as our people's minds and imaginations. We're proud of them and their talent, enthusiasm and ambition. Our goal is to be the best company to work for in the world: a place where people want to work and where they treat people, as they want to be treated themselves. We provide incentives, development programs, benefits and a culture that rivals anywhere else. Pearson is a place where differences are valued and respected.
Research Scientist
May serve as the primary technical research contact for a small-to-medium program or for a portion of a large and complex program. Updates and develops new specifications and plans for research analyses. For some positions, designs and conducts analyses for sampling design, DIF analyses, item calibration, linking, and equating. Contributes to the description of psychometric designs for projects and testing programs as part of proposals, and may cost the work for smaller-scale proposals. For some positions, facilitates and conducts item review meetings with clients and educators. For some positions, designs and facilitates workshops for determining cut-off scores and performance level descriptors. Maintains documentation and data files related to research analyses. Conducts and collaborates on research that contributes to theory and practice in assessment, learning, instruction and/or the Test and Measurement Services Research Agenda. Makes presentations at national and international conferences (e.g., AERA, NCME, CCSSO, APA, Psychometric Society). May present technical information to different audiences (e.g., client groups or technical advisory committees) with guidance from more senior researchers. Designs and conducts research and special studies on behalf of clients. Contributes to technical designs for proposals and writes associated text under guidance from more senior researchers. Works closely with other researchers, research associates, research assistants, subject-matter experts, and/or the client in different aspects of research programs. Works with software developers and QA analysts to ensure the integrity of the data used for research analyses. Provides support to and consults with other departments and customers regarding research issues. Willingness to travel as necessary.
Experience
Doctoral degree in educational measurement, educational psychology, cognitive science or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education and at least one year of relevant job experience, preferably with a complete range of assessment and/or learning and instruction issues that face large scale education programs. For some positions, ability to effectively apply psychometric techniques-- including classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling and linking a testing program setting.
For some positions, ability to apply learning and instructional theory to applied education settings. Knowledge of and ability to articulate national and state trends in education and their implications for assigned programs. Ability to conduct independent research in learning, instruction, assessment or applied statistics. Strong technical writing skills, as demonstrated through research papers, publications, or technical reports. Ability to effectively present and summarize technical information orally and in writing to a variety of audiences. Project management skills necessary to lead all research-related aspects of a small-to-medium program or a portion of a large and complex program. Communication skills necessary to function effectively as a primary contact with internal project teams and external clients with guidance from more senior researchers. Experience with applying software packages and programming languages commonly used in psychometric work or research (e.g., SAS, SPSS, PARSCALE, WINSTEPS, BILOG, MULTILOG, C++, S-PLUS, FORTRAN, R)
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E-Verify.
Relocation available. Apply online at www.pearsoned.com/careers. Email Gwendolyn.simpson@pearson.com
Iowa City Iowa, Hadley Massachusetts, Austin Texas
Pearson is an international media company with market-leading businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing. Pearson's education business represents about two-thirds of the company, and Penguin publishing and the Financial Times make up the balance. With more than 30,000 employees based in 60 countries, we are a family of businesses that draws on common assets, processes and shares a common purpose: to help our customers live and learn.
At Pearson, everything we create is only as good as our people's minds and imaginations. We're proud of them and their talent, enthusiasm and ambition. Our goal is to be the best company to work for in the world: a place where people want to work and where they treat people, as they want to be treated themselves. We provide incentives, development programs, benefits and a culture that rivals anywhere else. Pearson is a place where differences are valued and respected.
Research Scientist
May serve as the primary technical research contact for a small-to-medium program or for a portion of a large and complex program. Updates and develops new specifications and plans for research analyses. For some positions, designs and conducts analyses for sampling design, DIF analyses, item calibration, linking, and equating. Contributes to the description of psychometric designs for projects and testing programs as part of proposals, and may cost the work for smaller-scale proposals. For some positions, facilitates and conducts item review meetings with clients and educators. For some positions, designs and facilitates workshops for determining cut-off scores and performance level descriptors. Maintains documentation and data files related to research analyses. Conducts and collaborates on research that contributes to theory and practice in assessment, learning, instruction and/or the Test and Measurement Services Research Agenda. Makes presentations at national and international conferences (e.g., AERA, NCME, CCSSO, APA, Psychometric Society). May present technical information to different audiences (e.g., client groups or technical advisory committees) with guidance from more senior researchers. Designs and conducts research and special studies on behalf of clients. Contributes to technical designs for proposals and writes associated text under guidance from more senior researchers. Works closely with other researchers, research associates, research assistants, subject-matter experts, and/or the client in different aspects of research programs. Works with software developers and QA analysts to ensure the integrity of the data used for research analyses. Provides support to and consults with other departments and customers regarding research issues. Willingness to travel as necessary.
Experience
Doctoral degree in educational measurement, educational psychology, cognitive science or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education and at least one year of relevant job experience, preferably with a complete range of assessment and/or learning and instruction issues that face large scale education programs. For some positions, ability to effectively apply psychometric techniques-- including classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling and linking a testing program setting.
For some positions, ability to apply learning and instructional theory to applied education settings. Knowledge of and ability to articulate national and state trends in education and their implications for assigned programs. Ability to conduct independent research in learning, instruction, assessment or applied statistics. Strong technical writing skills, as demonstrated through research papers, publications, or technical reports. Ability to effectively present and summarize technical information orally and in writing to a variety of audiences. Project management skills necessary to lead all research-related aspects of a small-to-medium program or a portion of a large and complex program. Communication skills necessary to function effectively as a primary contact with internal project teams and external clients with guidance from more senior researchers. Experience with applying software packages and programming languages commonly used in psychometric work or research (e.g., SAS, SPSS, PARSCALE, WINSTEPS, BILOG, MULTILOG, C++, S-PLUS, FORTRAN, R)
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E-Verify.
Relocation available. Apply online at www.pearsoned.com/careers. Email Gwendolyn.simpson@pearson.com
Education Development Center (EDC)
Education Development Center (EDC) is one of the world's leading
non-profit research and development firms. Established in 1958, EDC's
work spans the globe, joining research with practice to meet today's and
tomorrow's challenges in education, health promotion, technology, human
rights, and the environment. While the issues we confront are complex,
all that we do is united by one simple conviction: Learning is the
liberating force in human development.
The Center for Science Education has an opening for a full-time Senior
Research Associate in Newton Massachusetts to work on a number of
exciting projects evaluating middle and high school science teacher
professional development programs and resources. The successful
candidate will lead and assist with a number of these projects,
especially by conducting classroom observations. Therefore, the
candidate should have a strong interest in conducting and leading
science education program evaluation (especially in the area of
environment and ecology science). The evaluation and research projects
at the Center for Science Education focus on aspects of instructional
practices related to scientific inquiry. Thus, a strong foundation in
the research and philosophical literature related to "inquiry-based
science" instruction is essential. For a fuller description of the
current projects please visit our website cse.edc.org and look for
research/evaluation projects directed by Daphne Minner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - All staff are expected to communicate clearly and
courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with
clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and
funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. All jobs require
adherence to EDC policies & procedures.
The Senior Research Associate * Further augments the organization's intellectual capital, while
developing name recognition as a leader in the field
* Initiates and executes projects of moderate scope & diversity; may be
responsible for particular phase of a large complex project
* Exercises leadership in qualitative &/or quantitative research methods
for design and instrumentation
* Oversees data collection & validation processes, ensuring quality &
reliability
* Reviews documentation
* Synthesizes concepts and recommendations
* Writes/edits plans & complex materials
* Develops high-visibility presentations
* Contributes to conferences and publications * Identifies original bodies of work
* Investigates solutions to potential problems, which may result in
products, programs, services or inventions * Participates in proposal & funding planning
* Conceptualizes or writes major sections of proposals * May acts as Principal Investigator and Evaluation Director
* Designs research and evaluation instruments and protocols
The Senior Research Associate
* Expands contacts and strengthens client relations; develops business
and professional relationships by communicating technical information to
professional or civic communities, government agencies, "stakeholders"
or institutions
* Advises, consults and collaborates with senior management and project
staff on new concepts associated with expanding existing products &/or
programs
* Guides feedback exchanges; provides expertise to others
* Oversees administrative and logistical coordination
* Troubleshoots complex problems and develops solutions
* Provides administrative supervision or direction to junior staff
* May initiate or coordinate cross-Center or interdepartmental research
efforts and activities
* Will be required to travel within the United States (by plane) and
locally (by own car).
QUALIFICATIONS - All jobs require educational achievement; excellent
writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility;
ability to work independently and effectively in groups; strong
interpersonal & organizational skills. This position requires:
* Master's degree or equivalent combination of education & experience
* PhD or equivalent preferred
* With Master's degree, 7-10 years related experience, including 1-3
years prior project management or program development experience, plus
solid experience with computer applications (including databases),
psychometric or statistical measurement techniques, and Internet
research
* With PhD, 2-4 years related experience (as above) * Demonstrable leadership skills
* Ability to effectively communicate research methods and findings to
evaluation clients, by writing peer reviewed articles and in written
annual reports to funders.
* Specific training and experience in both social science research
methods (survey, interview, and observation in particular), and in
science education are required.
* The ability to work independently to complete tasks within a given
timeline. * Strong organizational and writing skills are a must.
* Demonstrable time management skills to facilitate work on multiple
projects.
TO APPLY: please go to "Job opportunities" at www.edc.org or for a
direct link to the job announcement go here:
http://www.candidatemanager.net/CM/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?&mid=YEVYF&sid=
UEVD&jid=EVUUWEVF&site=Education
Posted: September 15, 2008
non-profit research and development firms. Established in 1958, EDC's
work spans the globe, joining research with practice to meet today's and
tomorrow's challenges in education, health promotion, technology, human
rights, and the environment. While the issues we confront are complex,
all that we do is united by one simple conviction: Learning is the
liberating force in human development.
The Center for Science Education has an opening for a full-time Senior
Research Associate in Newton Massachusetts to work on a number of
exciting projects evaluating middle and high school science teacher
professional development programs and resources. The successful
candidate will lead and assist with a number of these projects,
especially by conducting classroom observations. Therefore, the
candidate should have a strong interest in conducting and leading
science education program evaluation (especially in the area of
environment and ecology science). The evaluation and research projects
at the Center for Science Education focus on aspects of instructional
practices related to scientific inquiry. Thus, a strong foundation in
the research and philosophical literature related to "inquiry-based
science" instruction is essential. For a fuller description of the
current projects please visit our website cse.edc.org and look for
research/evaluation projects directed by Daphne Minner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - All staff are expected to communicate clearly and
courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with
clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and
funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. All jobs require
adherence to EDC policies & procedures.
The Senior Research Associate * Further augments the organization's intellectual capital, while
developing name recognition as a leader in the field
* Initiates and executes projects of moderate scope & diversity; may be
responsible for particular phase of a large complex project
* Exercises leadership in qualitative &/or quantitative research methods
for design and instrumentation
* Oversees data collection & validation processes, ensuring quality &
reliability
* Reviews documentation
* Synthesizes concepts and recommendations
* Writes/edits plans & complex materials
* Develops high-visibility presentations
* Contributes to conferences and publications * Identifies original bodies of work
* Investigates solutions to potential problems, which may result in
products, programs, services or inventions * Participates in proposal & funding planning
* Conceptualizes or writes major sections of proposals * May acts as Principal Investigator and Evaluation Director
* Designs research and evaluation instruments and protocols
The Senior Research Associate
* Expands contacts and strengthens client relations; develops business
and professional relationships by communicating technical information to
professional or civic communities, government agencies, "stakeholders"
or institutions
* Advises, consults and collaborates with senior management and project
staff on new concepts associated with expanding existing products &/or
programs
* Guides feedback exchanges; provides expertise to others
* Oversees administrative and logistical coordination
* Troubleshoots complex problems and develops solutions
* Provides administrative supervision or direction to junior staff
* May initiate or coordinate cross-Center or interdepartmental research
efforts and activities
* Will be required to travel within the United States (by plane) and
locally (by own car).
QUALIFICATIONS - All jobs require educational achievement; excellent
writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility;
ability to work independently and effectively in groups; strong
interpersonal & organizational skills. This position requires:
* Master's degree or equivalent combination of education & experience
* PhD or equivalent preferred
* With Master's degree, 7-10 years related experience, including 1-3
years prior project management or program development experience, plus
solid experience with computer applications (including databases),
psychometric or statistical measurement techniques, and Internet
research
* With PhD, 2-4 years related experience (as above) * Demonstrable leadership skills
* Ability to effectively communicate research methods and findings to
evaluation clients, by writing peer reviewed articles and in written
annual reports to funders.
* Specific training and experience in both social science research
methods (survey, interview, and observation in particular), and in
science education are required.
* The ability to work independently to complete tasks within a given
timeline. * Strong organizational and writing skills are a must.
* Demonstrable time management skills to facilitate work on multiple
projects.
TO APPLY: please go to "Job opportunities" at www.edc.org or for a
direct link to the job announcement go here:
http://www.candidatemanager.net/CM/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?&mid=YEVYF&sid=
UEVD&jid=EVUUWEVF&site=Education
Posted: September 15, 2008
City Year, Inc.
City Year, Inc.
Headquarters
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Evaluation Analyst
Organization’s Mission and Goals
City Year was founded in 1988 on the belief that young people can change the world. The organization unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors, and role models, these idealistic leaders make a difference in the lives of children, and transform schools and neighborhoods in 18 U.S. locations and in South Africa. This year 1,400 young people are serving on diverse teams in schools and communities.
City Year is committed to engaging community members, corporate partners, and civic leaders in this work, and together we’re building a citizen service movement that is larger than our organization, our lifetime, and ourselves. City Year’s vision is that one day the most commonly asked question of a young person will be, “Where are you going to do your service year?”
Position Overview
City Year is seeking a talented individual to join the evaluation department as an Evaluation Analyst. Reporting to the Director of Evaluation, the Evaluation Analyst will join City Year’s internal evaluation department. The Evaluation Analyst will: 1) coordinate efforts to build our capacity to gather student-level data from schools and school districts for evaluation purposes; and 2) provide technical assistance around these issues and other evaluation activities to City Year sites.
Job Summary
The evaluation department is responsible for creating and maintaining a program evaluation system for City Year that focuses on the overarching goals and objectives of the organization, as well as impact at the individual site level. The purpose of the research and evaluation unit is to: 1) document effective program outcomes, indicators, and practices, and 2) evaluate progress with quantitative and qualitative data for systematic internal distribution and learning.
City Year has developed a model for school service called Whole School, Whole Child (WSWC), rooted in the organization’s 20 years of school-based experience. Developed in collaboration with leading education scholars from the American Institute for Research, Harvard School of Education, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Pittsburgh, WSWC builds on the unique value City Year corps members bring to a school as a diverse group of tutors, mentors and role models committed to creating a positive climate for learning. City Year corps members will be focusing their efforts to improve attendance rates, behavior, and course performance via their work with individual students and their efforts to improve school climate. Gaining access to student data is critical to our evaluation of Whole School, Whole Child program. Due to the highly localized nature of public school districts and increasing pressure to ensure student data is protected, the ability to get key evaluation data is a risk of evaluating the effectiveness of WSWC. To measure the impact of this program, City Year needs to: a) build on and extend our partnerships with schools and school districts; b) obtain student-level data on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis; and c) develop and implement an on-line knowledge management system.
Responsibilities
• Analysis. Compile and analyze site-level and school district information from various data sources and interviews regarding requirements, barriers, and successful strategies for obtaining student-level data and dealing with confidentiality and IRB issues. Share findings with the Evaluation Department and other senior team members, and work cooperatively with leadership and sites to disseminate information and develop recommendations, strategies, and tools.
• Relationship Building and Coordination. Work closely with both central districts and individual school principals and teachers to get buy-in for City Year’s evaluation strategy. With the Director of Evaluation, assist in developing a plan of approach to each school district and school to obtain data. While City Year has demonstrated success in securing school district support in select markets, the organization will focus on developing stronger partnerships with every city in which it serves. The Evaluation Analyst will serve as a liaison and strategist in working with sites to build and maintain relationships with school districts and key personnel.
• Documentation, Training, and Technical Assistance. Assist Evaluation Department efforts to foster increased evaluation sophistication among site staff (to cultivate a robust evaluation culture and ensure increased data integrity and fidelity). Support professional education of site staff by providing technical assistance, coaching, and training around partnerships with tools and obtaining and collecting data. Work with other research and evaluation staff to develop and carry out information dissemination strategies and to help sites use data on an ongoing basis for both service delivery and external reporting needs.
• Reporting. Broadly assist in preparing reports, presentations and graphs for different internal and external audiences; present and interpret information as needed.
Qualifications
• Bachelor or Master’s level degree in education, social sciences, or related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience. Experience in navigating government and/or school systems preferred.
• Experience in providing technical assistance and training to teachers or providers in related settings in the field.
• Knowledge of and experience with statistics, with knowledge through intermediate level (descriptive statistics, scaling and reliability, and inferential statistics, including, regression, anova, t-tests).
• Knowledge of and experience with qualitative and quantitative data management systems including SPSS (or similar software) and Excel. Comfortable with MS Office suite of software products, e.g. Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook. Willingness to learn new systems.
• Good organizational skills and ability to communicate with others. Some experience supervising staff preferred.
• Ability to work well independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Interest in and commitment to community service for young adults.
Competitive salary and benefits.
Qualified applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and references to:
Evaluation Analyst Search
Attn: Danielle McNeil-Speller, Staff Recruitment Manager
City Year Headquarters
287 Columbus Ave.
Boston, MA 02116
Fax: 617-927-2687
Email: cyjobs@cityyear.org
Headquarters
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Evaluation Analyst
Organization’s Mission and Goals
City Year was founded in 1988 on the belief that young people can change the world. The organization unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors, and role models, these idealistic leaders make a difference in the lives of children, and transform schools and neighborhoods in 18 U.S. locations and in South Africa. This year 1,400 young people are serving on diverse teams in schools and communities.
City Year is committed to engaging community members, corporate partners, and civic leaders in this work, and together we’re building a citizen service movement that is larger than our organization, our lifetime, and ourselves. City Year’s vision is that one day the most commonly asked question of a young person will be, “Where are you going to do your service year?”
Position Overview
City Year is seeking a talented individual to join the evaluation department as an Evaluation Analyst. Reporting to the Director of Evaluation, the Evaluation Analyst will join City Year’s internal evaluation department. The Evaluation Analyst will: 1) coordinate efforts to build our capacity to gather student-level data from schools and school districts for evaluation purposes; and 2) provide technical assistance around these issues and other evaluation activities to City Year sites.
Job Summary
The evaluation department is responsible for creating and maintaining a program evaluation system for City Year that focuses on the overarching goals and objectives of the organization, as well as impact at the individual site level. The purpose of the research and evaluation unit is to: 1) document effective program outcomes, indicators, and practices, and 2) evaluate progress with quantitative and qualitative data for systematic internal distribution and learning.
City Year has developed a model for school service called Whole School, Whole Child (WSWC), rooted in the organization’s 20 years of school-based experience. Developed in collaboration with leading education scholars from the American Institute for Research, Harvard School of Education, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Pittsburgh, WSWC builds on the unique value City Year corps members bring to a school as a diverse group of tutors, mentors and role models committed to creating a positive climate for learning. City Year corps members will be focusing their efforts to improve attendance rates, behavior, and course performance via their work with individual students and their efforts to improve school climate. Gaining access to student data is critical to our evaluation of Whole School, Whole Child program. Due to the highly localized nature of public school districts and increasing pressure to ensure student data is protected, the ability to get key evaluation data is a risk of evaluating the effectiveness of WSWC. To measure the impact of this program, City Year needs to: a) build on and extend our partnerships with schools and school districts; b) obtain student-level data on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis; and c) develop and implement an on-line knowledge management system.
Responsibilities
• Analysis. Compile and analyze site-level and school district information from various data sources and interviews regarding requirements, barriers, and successful strategies for obtaining student-level data and dealing with confidentiality and IRB issues. Share findings with the Evaluation Department and other senior team members, and work cooperatively with leadership and sites to disseminate information and develop recommendations, strategies, and tools.
• Relationship Building and Coordination. Work closely with both central districts and individual school principals and teachers to get buy-in for City Year’s evaluation strategy. With the Director of Evaluation, assist in developing a plan of approach to each school district and school to obtain data. While City Year has demonstrated success in securing school district support in select markets, the organization will focus on developing stronger partnerships with every city in which it serves. The Evaluation Analyst will serve as a liaison and strategist in working with sites to build and maintain relationships with school districts and key personnel.
• Documentation, Training, and Technical Assistance. Assist Evaluation Department efforts to foster increased evaluation sophistication among site staff (to cultivate a robust evaluation culture and ensure increased data integrity and fidelity). Support professional education of site staff by providing technical assistance, coaching, and training around partnerships with tools and obtaining and collecting data. Work with other research and evaluation staff to develop and carry out information dissemination strategies and to help sites use data on an ongoing basis for both service delivery and external reporting needs.
• Reporting. Broadly assist in preparing reports, presentations and graphs for different internal and external audiences; present and interpret information as needed.
Qualifications
• Bachelor or Master’s level degree in education, social sciences, or related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience. Experience in navigating government and/or school systems preferred.
• Experience in providing technical assistance and training to teachers or providers in related settings in the field.
• Knowledge of and experience with statistics, with knowledge through intermediate level (descriptive statistics, scaling and reliability, and inferential statistics, including, regression, anova, t-tests).
• Knowledge of and experience with qualitative and quantitative data management systems including SPSS (or similar software) and Excel. Comfortable with MS Office suite of software products, e.g. Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook. Willingness to learn new systems.
• Good organizational skills and ability to communicate with others. Some experience supervising staff preferred.
• Ability to work well independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Interest in and commitment to community service for young adults.
Competitive salary and benefits.
Qualified applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and references to:
Evaluation Analyst Search
Attn: Danielle McNeil-Speller, Staff Recruitment Manager
City Year Headquarters
287 Columbus Ave.
Boston, MA 02116
Fax: 617-927-2687
Email: cyjobs@cityyear.org
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
U.S. Department of Transportation / Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
U.S. Department of Transportation / Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE VOLPE CENTER
Interested in applying psychology to the technical field and getting paid to do it?
Want to be on the cutting edge of experimental psychology by working to improve the nation’s transportation systems?
Human error is currently thought to contribute to between 60 and 80 percent of all transportation accidents. As a result, one of the greatest challenges in transportation is to design technology and procedures that reduce the probability of such error by taking human behavior and capability into account.
The Human Factors Division of the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center in Cambridge, MA is looking for up to 4 undergraduate students to work part time during the Fall 2008 semester and possibly longer.
Student Trainee (Psychology)
$12.28 – $15.42/hr (based on education and/or experience)
Primary Duties:
- Analyze human capabilities and limitations in human machine interactions
- Data reduction and analysis of human performance measurements to determine the relationship between conditions and human performance
- Plan and implement data collection, data management and statistical analysis of behavioral data derived from simulation research
- Support ongoing research activities
If you are interested in learning more about these positions and the Volpe Center, and to apply, please visit our Careers website at http://www.volpe.dot.gov/career/jobs.html
For questions please contact Eric Falzone at 617-494-2418 or by email at eric.falzone@dot.gov
Pearson - Senior Research Scientist - Iowa City
Senior Research Scientist
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Doctoral degree in educational measurement, educational psychology, cognitive science or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education and at least three years of relevant job experience, preferably with the complete range of assessment and/or learning and instruction issues that face large scale education programs.
For some positions, ability to effectively apply psychometric techniques-- including classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling and linking-- to typical operational situations and new and unique operational testing settings.
For some positions, ability to apply learning and instructional theory to applied education settings.
Ability to identify implications of relevant national and state trends and legislation in education for large-scale educational programs and clients, and propose research plans and provide client advice based on these implications as appropriate.
Ability to conduct independent research in learning, instruction, assessment or applied statistics.
Strong technical writing skills, as demonstrated through research papers, publications, or technical reports.
Ability to effectively present and summarize technical information orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Project management skills necessary to lead and direct all research-related aspects of multiple programs or a single large and complex program. Understands roles of different departments and how these impact deliverables.
Communication skills necessary to function effectively in a leadership role with internal and external clients.
Ability to design and coordinate the application of software packages and programming languages commonly used in psychometric work or research (e.g., SAS, SPSS, PARSCALE, WINSTEPS, BILOG, MULTILOG, C++, S-PLUS, FORTRAN, R) to new and unique settings faced in large-scale education programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
May serve as the primary technical research contact for clients for multiple programs or for a single large and complex program.
Develops and coordinates others in developing specifications and plans for research analyses.
Conceptualizes and describes psychometric designs for projects and testing programs as part of proposals, and estimated staff costs for completing this work.
Designs, conducts, and/or coordinates the efforts of others in sampling design, DIF analyses, item calibration, linking and equating analyses.
Facilitates and conducts item review meetings with clients and educators.
Designs and coordinates planning details with program management, and facilitates workshops for determining cut-off scores and performance level descriptors.
Leads or takes responsibility for maintaining documentation and data files related to research analyses.
Designs, conducts and collaborates on research that contributes to theory and practice in assessment, learning, instruction and/or the Test and Measurement Services Research Agenda.
Makes presentations at national and international conferences (e.g., AERA, NCME, CCSSO, APA, Psychometric Society).
Effectively tailors technical presentations to different audiences (e.g., client groups or technical advisory committees) and provides guidance for similar presentations made by other research scientists.
Identifies areas for research and special studies on behalf of clients and coordinates the completion of this research.
Coordinates technical designs for proposals and writes associated text.
Organizes and coordinates with other research scientists, data analysts, subject-matter experts, and/or the client all aspects of research work.
Works with software developers and QA analysts to help ensure the integrity of the data used for research analyses.
Provides support to and consults with other departments and customers regarding research issues.
Travel as necessary.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.pearson.com/index.cfm?pageid=7
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Doctoral degree in educational measurement, educational psychology, cognitive science or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education and at least three years of relevant job experience, preferably with the complete range of assessment and/or learning and instruction issues that face large scale education programs.
For some positions, ability to effectively apply psychometric techniques-- including classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling and linking-- to typical operational situations and new and unique operational testing settings.
For some positions, ability to apply learning and instructional theory to applied education settings.
Ability to identify implications of relevant national and state trends and legislation in education for large-scale educational programs and clients, and propose research plans and provide client advice based on these implications as appropriate.
Ability to conduct independent research in learning, instruction, assessment or applied statistics.
Strong technical writing skills, as demonstrated through research papers, publications, or technical reports.
Ability to effectively present and summarize technical information orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Project management skills necessary to lead and direct all research-related aspects of multiple programs or a single large and complex program. Understands roles of different departments and how these impact deliverables.
Communication skills necessary to function effectively in a leadership role with internal and external clients.
Ability to design and coordinate the application of software packages and programming languages commonly used in psychometric work or research (e.g., SAS, SPSS, PARSCALE, WINSTEPS, BILOG, MULTILOG, C++, S-PLUS, FORTRAN, R) to new and unique settings faced in large-scale education programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
May serve as the primary technical research contact for clients for multiple programs or for a single large and complex program.
Develops and coordinates others in developing specifications and plans for research analyses.
Conceptualizes and describes psychometric designs for projects and testing programs as part of proposals, and estimated staff costs for completing this work.
Designs, conducts, and/or coordinates the efforts of others in sampling design, DIF analyses, item calibration, linking and equating analyses.
Facilitates and conducts item review meetings with clients and educators.
Designs and coordinates planning details with program management, and facilitates workshops for determining cut-off scores and performance level descriptors.
Leads or takes responsibility for maintaining documentation and data files related to research analyses.
Designs, conducts and collaborates on research that contributes to theory and practice in assessment, learning, instruction and/or the Test and Measurement Services Research Agenda.
Makes presentations at national and international conferences (e.g., AERA, NCME, CCSSO, APA, Psychometric Society).
Effectively tailors technical presentations to different audiences (e.g., client groups or technical advisory committees) and provides guidance for similar presentations made by other research scientists.
Identifies areas for research and special studies on behalf of clients and coordinates the completion of this research.
Coordinates technical designs for proposals and writes associated text.
Organizes and coordinates with other research scientists, data analysts, subject-matter experts, and/or the client all aspects of research work.
Works with software developers and QA analysts to help ensure the integrity of the data used for research analyses.
Provides support to and consults with other departments and customers regarding research issues.
Travel as necessary.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.pearson.com/index.cfm?pageid=7
Pearson - Associate Research Scientist - Iowa City
Associate Research Scientist
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Doctoral degree in educational measurement, educational psychology, cognitive science or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
For some positions, ability to effectively apply psychometric techniques-- including classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling and linking—in a testing program setting.
For some positions, ability to apply learning and instructional theory to applied education settings.
Knowledge of and ability to articulate national and state trends in education and their implications for assigned programs.
Ability to conduct independent research in learning, instruction, assessment or applied statistics.
Strong technical writing skills, as demonstrated through research papers, publications, or technical reports.
Project management skills necessary to complete assigned research tasks in a timely manner.
Communication skills necessary to function effectively with internal project teams and external clients.
Familiarity with software packages and programming languages commonly used in psychometric work or research (e.g., SAS, SPSS, PARSCALE, WINSTEPS, BILOG, MULTILOG, C++, S-PLUS, FORTRAN, R)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as a secondary research contact for a program.
Updates specifications and plans for research analyses.
For some positions, designs and conducts analyses for sampling design, DIF analyses, item calibration, linking, and equating under the guidance of more senior researchers.
For some positions, facilitates and conducts item review meetings with clients and educators.
For some positions, participates in workshops for determining cut-off scores and performance level descriptors.
Maintains documentation and data files related to research analyses.
Conducts and collaborates on research that contributes to theory and practice in assessment, learning, instruction and/or the Test and Measurement Services Research Agenda.
Makes presentations at national and international conferences (e.g., AERA, NCME, CCSSO, APA, Psychometric Society).
May present technical information to different audiences (e.g., client groups or technical advisory committees) with guidance from more senior researchers.
Conducts research and special studies on behalf of clients under the guidance of more senior researchers.
Contributes to research sections of proposals under guidance from more senior researchers.
Works under guidance from more senior researchers on different aspects of research programs.
Works with software developers and QA analysts to ensure the integrity of the data used for research analyses.
Provides support and consults with other departments and customers regarding research issues.
Willingness to travel as necessary.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.pearson.com/index.cfm?pageid=7
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Doctoral degree in educational measurement, educational psychology, cognitive science or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
For some positions, ability to effectively apply psychometric techniques-- including classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling and linking—in a testing program setting.
For some positions, ability to apply learning and instructional theory to applied education settings.
Knowledge of and ability to articulate national and state trends in education and their implications for assigned programs.
Ability to conduct independent research in learning, instruction, assessment or applied statistics.
Strong technical writing skills, as demonstrated through research papers, publications, or technical reports.
Project management skills necessary to complete assigned research tasks in a timely manner.
Communication skills necessary to function effectively with internal project teams and external clients.
Familiarity with software packages and programming languages commonly used in psychometric work or research (e.g., SAS, SPSS, PARSCALE, WINSTEPS, BILOG, MULTILOG, C++, S-PLUS, FORTRAN, R)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as a secondary research contact for a program.
Updates specifications and plans for research analyses.
For some positions, designs and conducts analyses for sampling design, DIF analyses, item calibration, linking, and equating under the guidance of more senior researchers.
For some positions, facilitates and conducts item review meetings with clients and educators.
For some positions, participates in workshops for determining cut-off scores and performance level descriptors.
Maintains documentation and data files related to research analyses.
Conducts and collaborates on research that contributes to theory and practice in assessment, learning, instruction and/or the Test and Measurement Services Research Agenda.
Makes presentations at national and international conferences (e.g., AERA, NCME, CCSSO, APA, Psychometric Society).
May present technical information to different audiences (e.g., client groups or technical advisory committees) with guidance from more senior researchers.
Conducts research and special studies on behalf of clients under the guidance of more senior researchers.
Contributes to research sections of proposals under guidance from more senior researchers.
Works under guidance from more senior researchers on different aspects of research programs.
Works with software developers and QA analysts to ensure the integrity of the data used for research analyses.
Provides support and consults with other departments and customers regarding research issues.
Willingness to travel as necessary.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.pearson.com/index.cfm?pageid=7
Pearson - Research Scientist - Iowa City
Research Scientist
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Doctoral degree in educational measurement, educational psychology, cognitive science or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education and at least one year of relevant job experience, preferably with a complete range of assessment and/or learning and instruction issues that face large scale education programs.
For some positions, ability to effectively apply psychometric techniques-- including classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling and linking—in a testing program setting.
For some positions, ability to apply learning and instructional theory to applied education settings.
Knowledge of and ability to articulate national and state trends in education and their implications for assigned programs.
Ability to conduct independent research in learning, instruction, assessment or applied statistics.
Strong technical writing skills, as demonstrated through research papers, publications, or technical reports.
Ability to effectively present and summarize technical information orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Project management skills necessary to lead all research-related aspects of a small-to-medium program or a portion of a large and complex program.
Communication skills necessary to function effectively as a primary contact with internal project teams and external clients with guidance from more senior researchers.
Experience with applying software packages and programming languages commonly used in psychometric work or research (e.g., SAS, SPSS, PARSCALE, WINSTEPS, BILOG, MULTILOG, C++, S-PLUS, FORTRAN, R)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
May serve as the primary technical research contact for a small-to-medium program or for a portion of a large and complex program.
Updates and develops new specifications and plans for research analyses.
For some positions, designs and conducts analyses for sampling design, DIF analyses, item calibration, linking, and equating.
Contributes to the description of psychometric designs for projects and testing programs as part of proposals, and may cost the work for smaller-scale proposals.
For some positions, facilitates and conducts item review meetings with clients and educators.
For some positions, designs and facilitates workshops for determining cut-off scores and performance level descriptors.
Maintains documentation and data files related to research analyses.
Conducts and collaborates on research that contributes to theory and practice in assessment, learning, instruction and/or the Test and Measurement Services Research Agenda.
Makes presentations at national and international conferences (e.g., AERA, NCME, CCSSO, APA, Psychometric Society).
May present technical information to different audiences (e.g., client groups or technical advisory committees) with guidance from more senior researchers.
Designs and conducts research and special studies on behalf of clients.
Contributes to technical designs for proposals and writes associated text under guidance from more senior researchers.
Works closely with other researchers, research associates, research assistants, subject-matter experts, and/or the client in different aspects of research programs.
Works with software developers and QA analysts to ensure the integrity of the data used for research analyses.
Provides support to and consults with other departments and customers regarding research issues.
Willingness to travel as necessary.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.pearson.com/index.cfm?pageid=7
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Doctoral degree in educational measurement, educational psychology, cognitive science or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education and at least one year of relevant job experience, preferably with a complete range of assessment and/or learning and instruction issues that face large scale education programs.
For some positions, ability to effectively apply psychometric techniques-- including classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling and linking—in a testing program setting.
For some positions, ability to apply learning and instructional theory to applied education settings.
Knowledge of and ability to articulate national and state trends in education and their implications for assigned programs.
Ability to conduct independent research in learning, instruction, assessment or applied statistics.
Strong technical writing skills, as demonstrated through research papers, publications, or technical reports.
Ability to effectively present and summarize technical information orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Project management skills necessary to lead all research-related aspects of a small-to-medium program or a portion of a large and complex program.
Communication skills necessary to function effectively as a primary contact with internal project teams and external clients with guidance from more senior researchers.
Experience with applying software packages and programming languages commonly used in psychometric work or research (e.g., SAS, SPSS, PARSCALE, WINSTEPS, BILOG, MULTILOG, C++, S-PLUS, FORTRAN, R)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
May serve as the primary technical research contact for a small-to-medium program or for a portion of a large and complex program.
Updates and develops new specifications and plans for research analyses.
For some positions, designs and conducts analyses for sampling design, DIF analyses, item calibration, linking, and equating.
Contributes to the description of psychometric designs for projects and testing programs as part of proposals, and may cost the work for smaller-scale proposals.
For some positions, facilitates and conducts item review meetings with clients and educators.
For some positions, designs and facilitates workshops for determining cut-off scores and performance level descriptors.
Maintains documentation and data files related to research analyses.
Conducts and collaborates on research that contributes to theory and practice in assessment, learning, instruction and/or the Test and Measurement Services Research Agenda.
Makes presentations at national and international conferences (e.g., AERA, NCME, CCSSO, APA, Psychometric Society).
May present technical information to different audiences (e.g., client groups or technical advisory committees) with guidance from more senior researchers.
Designs and conducts research and special studies on behalf of clients.
Contributes to technical designs for proposals and writes associated text under guidance from more senior researchers.
Works closely with other researchers, research associates, research assistants, subject-matter experts, and/or the client in different aspects of research programs.
Works with software developers and QA analysts to ensure the integrity of the data used for research analyses.
Provides support to and consults with other departments and customers regarding research issues.
Willingness to travel as necessary.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.pearson.com/index.cfm?pageid=7
Pearson - Research Associate - Iowa City
Research Associate
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
A masters degree in statistics or a relevant quantitative field, a bachelors degree with course work in applied and/or mathematical statistics and at least one year of work experience in a data processing environment, or four years of job experience in a related quantitative field with similar duties and responsibilities.
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with the SAS programming language, including evidence of analyses carried out in support of statistical or psychometric projects.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Ability to work independently in a quantitative setting.
Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Proven ability to manage job responsibilities to meet established deadlines.
Effective communication skills.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
With minimal supervision, performs operational statistical analysis and data processing tasks for assigned testing programs.
Reviews results of statistical and psychometric analyses for accuracy.
Monitors the completion of the tasks identified in the context of the processing schedule, including the receipt of critical information from other areas.
With minimal supervision, creates datasets, codes parameters for psychometric programs (e.g., WINSTEPS, MULTILOG) from existing templates, and submits programs for execution.
Drafts standard statistical reports and assists in the preparation of complex reports.
Prepares and checks critical information for score reporting, tables, and figures for statistical procedures, documentation, and reports.
Under guidance from more senior staff, may provide training and functional supervision of lower level statistical analysis staff.
Drafts routine statistical procedures and other documents for assigned testing programs and projects, working from model formats and using planning information from staff in psychometric services, program management, software services, and content support services.
Programs and runs statistical analyses using SAS and other programming languages.
Assists in preparing program documentation, updates and maintains statistical files and operational data file for assigned programs and projects.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.pearson.com/index.cfm?pageid=7
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
A masters degree in statistics or a relevant quantitative field, a bachelors degree with course work in applied and/or mathematical statistics and at least one year of work experience in a data processing environment, or four years of job experience in a related quantitative field with similar duties and responsibilities.
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with the SAS programming language, including evidence of analyses carried out in support of statistical or psychometric projects.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Ability to work independently in a quantitative setting.
Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Proven ability to manage job responsibilities to meet established deadlines.
Effective communication skills.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
With minimal supervision, performs operational statistical analysis and data processing tasks for assigned testing programs.
Reviews results of statistical and psychometric analyses for accuracy.
Monitors the completion of the tasks identified in the context of the processing schedule, including the receipt of critical information from other areas.
With minimal supervision, creates datasets, codes parameters for psychometric programs (e.g., WINSTEPS, MULTILOG) from existing templates, and submits programs for execution.
Drafts standard statistical reports and assists in the preparation of complex reports.
Prepares and checks critical information for score reporting, tables, and figures for statistical procedures, documentation, and reports.
Under guidance from more senior staff, may provide training and functional supervision of lower level statistical analysis staff.
Drafts routine statistical procedures and other documents for assigned testing programs and projects, working from model formats and using planning information from staff in psychometric services, program management, software services, and content support services.
Programs and runs statistical analyses using SAS and other programming languages.
Assists in preparing program documentation, updates and maintains statistical files and operational data file for assigned programs and projects.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.pearson.com/index.cfm?pageid=7
Monday, September 29, 2008
Director of Data Management and Evaluation
Director of Data Management and Evaluation
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK
The Director of Data Management and Evaluation coordinates process and procedures for
collection, management, and analysis of all school district data. The Director is responsible for developing data solutions to complex organizational problems; for increasing processing efficiency within individual and collective departments; for developing, implementing, maintaining, coordinating and managing all data support applications; leading the district work towards a data driven culture.
This position reports directly to the Deputy Superintendent of Schools for Teaching and Learning, chairs the data advisory committee (DAC), and co-chairs the school committee data team. The position has considerable independence in resolving problems within scope of responsibility. Supervision is exercised over a small staff of data verification and reporting specialists.
For more information, please contact:
Kevin Lang, Chair, Department of Economics
Boston University
270 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215
lang@bu.edu
http://people.bu.edu/lang
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK
The Director of Data Management and Evaluation coordinates process and procedures for
collection, management, and analysis of all school district data. The Director is responsible for developing data solutions to complex organizational problems; for increasing processing efficiency within individual and collective departments; for developing, implementing, maintaining, coordinating and managing all data support applications; leading the district work towards a data driven culture.
This position reports directly to the Deputy Superintendent of Schools for Teaching and Learning, chairs the data advisory committee (DAC), and co-chairs the school committee data team. The position has considerable independence in resolving problems within scope of responsibility. Supervision is exercised over a small staff of data verification and reporting specialists.
For more information, please contact:
Kevin Lang, Chair, Department of Economics
Boston University
270 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215
lang@bu.edu
http://people.bu.edu/lang
Harvard Graduate School of Education
EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT
The Harvard Graduate School of Education invites applications from highly-qualified
candidates for a position in educational assessment and measurement at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.
Requirements include a strong doctoral record in a relevant discipline, strong technical training in measurement, and a research focus on issues at the interface between assessment and policy or educational practice. Topical areas of interest include but are not limited to international comparative assessments, testing of emergent literacy skills, assessment of second-language proficiency, postsecondary assessment, and new directions in formative and other assessment design. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both policy-oriented and technical
courses in measurement at the master's and doctoral levels.
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 3, 2008 and will
continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a hard copy of their curriculum vitae (including home address and preferred email address), a statement of their research and teaching interests, and three examples of their work or continuing projects.
Applicants for assistant professor positions should include four letters of recommendation. Applicants for associate professor positions should include six letters of recommendation. At least two letters of recommendation should be from previous colleagues, training directors, or supervisors, and at least one from a person in the field of the candidate who is not a former colleague, mentor,
co-worker, or co-author. Applicants at the rank of Full Professor are asked to submit the names of three or more people who can provide references. Candidates who proceed to a short list may be asked to submit additional letters or materials
Please submit all application materials to:
Professor Daniel Koretz
Chair, Assessment Search Committee
c/o Carol Luongo
Harvard Graduate School of Education
122 Longfellow Hall
Cambridge, MA 02138
For information about the Harvard Graduate School of Education, please visit our web site: www.gse.harvard.edu.
The Harvard Graduate School of Education prepares students and professionals of diverse backgrounds for positions of leadership in research and practice in education, and is an affirmative action employer. Applications from women, minorities, and from residents of all countries are strongly encouraged.
The Harvard Graduate School of Education invites applications from highly-qualified
candidates for a position in educational assessment and measurement at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.
Requirements include a strong doctoral record in a relevant discipline, strong technical training in measurement, and a research focus on issues at the interface between assessment and policy or educational practice. Topical areas of interest include but are not limited to international comparative assessments, testing of emergent literacy skills, assessment of second-language proficiency, postsecondary assessment, and new directions in formative and other assessment design. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both policy-oriented and technical
courses in measurement at the master's and doctoral levels.
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 3, 2008 and will
continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a hard copy of their curriculum vitae (including home address and preferred email address), a statement of their research and teaching interests, and three examples of their work or continuing projects.
Applicants for assistant professor positions should include four letters of recommendation. Applicants for associate professor positions should include six letters of recommendation. At least two letters of recommendation should be from previous colleagues, training directors, or supervisors, and at least one from a person in the field of the candidate who is not a former colleague, mentor,
co-worker, or co-author. Applicants at the rank of Full Professor are asked to submit the names of three or more people who can provide references. Candidates who proceed to a short list may be asked to submit additional letters or materials
Please submit all application materials to:
Professor Daniel Koretz
Chair, Assessment Search Committee
c/o Carol Luongo
Harvard Graduate School of Education
122 Longfellow Hall
Cambridge, MA 02138
For information about the Harvard Graduate School of Education, please visit our web site: www.gse.harvard.edu.
The Harvard Graduate School of Education prepares students and professionals of diverse backgrounds for positions of leadership in research and practice in education, and is an affirmative action employer. Applications from women, minorities, and from residents of all countries are strongly encouraged.
Providence School Department
PROVIDENCE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
797 WESTMINSTER STREET
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903-4045
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCY
“CONTINGENT UPON FEDERAL FUNDING”
TITLE: DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, PLANNING AND ACCOUNTABILITY
LOCATION: OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
SALARY RANGE:$79,249 – $90,256
This is a 12-Month, Non-Union Position
NOTE:
Interviews for all open until filled positions can begin 10 days after the initial opening date and continue until the position is filled. Applicants who submit an application after the 10th day of initial posting may not be called for an interview if interviews have been scheduled or if a successful candidate is selected. All open until filled positions are expunged 6 months after the initial opening date.
JOB SPECIFICATION:
The Director of Research, Planning and Accountability will develop and implement a comprehensive assessment framework aligned with the district goals and objectives, as well as ensure the scientific integrity of district research, evaluation, and assessment efforts so as to support the district in continued efforts to provide an effective, quality education for all students.
DUTIES:
• Develop, maintain, and implement a comprehensive assessment framework for the district.
• Engage in on-going evaluation of data collection tools used in the district, identifying and developing tools that address data gaps.
• Maintain and implement annual calendars that define and coordinate local and state assessment efforts.
• Develop and implement clearly defined processes for validating data.
• Review and approve all research projects conducted within the district based on defined policy, guidelines, and processes.
• Develop and implement a multi-year evaluation plan that is aligned to district goals and objectives.
• Disseminate appropriate data and information to administrators, Board of Education, and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain data dissemination tools, such as data dashboards, office website, and podcasts.
• Give presentations to Board of Education and other stakeholder groups on research, evaluation, and assessment purposes, efforts and results.
• Develop and implement a multi-year professional development plan to support district staff in on-going development of necessary assessment, data use, and decision making knowledge and skills.
• Foster and develop partnerships with local and state entities, including area colleges and universities, to expand capacity to conduct research and evaluation aligned with district goals.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines defined by the American Psychological Association (APA).
• Manage the office within the defined budgetary parameters for the given fiscal year.
• Assume other duties as may from time to time be delegated by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology with an emphasis on research, assessment or program evaluation, with a preference toward a Doctorate degree with similar emphasis
• A minimum of 5 years experience developing and conducting research or program evaluations in a K-12 public school setting, preferably in an urban public school setting
• Research and evaluation project management experience
• A minimum of 3 years experience supervising staff
• Working knowledge of assessment tools that measure various constructs defining student achievement
• Working knowledge of standardized assessments, their administration protocol and interpretation and use of resulting data
• Direct experience implementing and explaining the accountability of federal and state mandates
• Working knowledge of ethical and legal issues surrounding implementing a comprehensive assessment framework in a K-12 public school environment
• Documented and demonstrated experience establishing and developing partnerships with local and state entities
• Advanced skills and practical experience using statistical software packages, such as SPSS
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs, including PowerPoint, Excel and Access
• Practical experiencing and skill with development and maintenance of data delivery systems (i.e., data dashboards, websites, and podcasts)
REQUIREMENTS:
• Graduate transcripts identifying successful completion of specific, advanced coursework in program evaluation, standardized assessment, assessment development and design, research methods, research design, and applied statistics
• Evidence of direct, practical experience developing and conducting both qualitative and quantitative research or evaluation studies
• Evidence of excellent understanding of and skills developing data collection tools
• Demonstration of excellent skills and direct, practical experience analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data
• Demonstration of practical experience and skill communicating complex information to various stakeholders
Only those applicants, who meet all of the above qualifications, will be granted an interview. All applications must be accompanied by a copy of the appropriate certificate(s) required cover letter, resume, three current letters of recommendation and original transcripts. Emergency certificates will not be accepted. Applicants pending certification may be chosen to participate in the interview process. If selected applicant (s), must possess full certification prior to school board appointment and assignment.
Applications may be obtained from the Office of Human Resources, 797 Westminster Street, Providence, RI. The completed form must be returned to the Office of Human Resources no later than 4:30 p.m. on the above closing date. Applications may be downloaded from the Providence Public Schools web site www.providenceschools.org.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer. The Providence School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. Vision: The Providence Public School District will be a national leader in educating urban youth. Mission: The Providence Public School District will prepare all students to succeed in the nation’s colleges and universities, and in their chosen professions
797 WESTMINSTER STREET
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903-4045
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCY
“CONTINGENT UPON FEDERAL FUNDING”
TITLE: DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, PLANNING AND ACCOUNTABILITY
LOCATION: OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
SALARY RANGE:$79,249 – $90,256
This is a 12-Month, Non-Union Position
NOTE:
Interviews for all open until filled positions can begin 10 days after the initial opening date and continue until the position is filled. Applicants who submit an application after the 10th day of initial posting may not be called for an interview if interviews have been scheduled or if a successful candidate is selected. All open until filled positions are expunged 6 months after the initial opening date.
JOB SPECIFICATION:
The Director of Research, Planning and Accountability will develop and implement a comprehensive assessment framework aligned with the district goals and objectives, as well as ensure the scientific integrity of district research, evaluation, and assessment efforts so as to support the district in continued efforts to provide an effective, quality education for all students.
DUTIES:
• Develop, maintain, and implement a comprehensive assessment framework for the district.
• Engage in on-going evaluation of data collection tools used in the district, identifying and developing tools that address data gaps.
• Maintain and implement annual calendars that define and coordinate local and state assessment efforts.
• Develop and implement clearly defined processes for validating data.
• Review and approve all research projects conducted within the district based on defined policy, guidelines, and processes.
• Develop and implement a multi-year evaluation plan that is aligned to district goals and objectives.
• Disseminate appropriate data and information to administrators, Board of Education, and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain data dissemination tools, such as data dashboards, office website, and podcasts.
• Give presentations to Board of Education and other stakeholder groups on research, evaluation, and assessment purposes, efforts and results.
• Develop and implement a multi-year professional development plan to support district staff in on-going development of necessary assessment, data use, and decision making knowledge and skills.
• Foster and develop partnerships with local and state entities, including area colleges and universities, to expand capacity to conduct research and evaluation aligned with district goals.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines defined by the American Psychological Association (APA).
• Manage the office within the defined budgetary parameters for the given fiscal year.
• Assume other duties as may from time to time be delegated by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology with an emphasis on research, assessment or program evaluation, with a preference toward a Doctorate degree with similar emphasis
• A minimum of 5 years experience developing and conducting research or program evaluations in a K-12 public school setting, preferably in an urban public school setting
• Research and evaluation project management experience
• A minimum of 3 years experience supervising staff
• Working knowledge of assessment tools that measure various constructs defining student achievement
• Working knowledge of standardized assessments, their administration protocol and interpretation and use of resulting data
• Direct experience implementing and explaining the accountability of federal and state mandates
• Working knowledge of ethical and legal issues surrounding implementing a comprehensive assessment framework in a K-12 public school environment
• Documented and demonstrated experience establishing and developing partnerships with local and state entities
• Advanced skills and practical experience using statistical software packages, such as SPSS
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs, including PowerPoint, Excel and Access
• Practical experiencing and skill with development and maintenance of data delivery systems (i.e., data dashboards, websites, and podcasts)
REQUIREMENTS:
• Graduate transcripts identifying successful completion of specific, advanced coursework in program evaluation, standardized assessment, assessment development and design, research methods, research design, and applied statistics
• Evidence of direct, practical experience developing and conducting both qualitative and quantitative research or evaluation studies
• Evidence of excellent understanding of and skills developing data collection tools
• Demonstration of excellent skills and direct, practical experience analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data
• Demonstration of practical experience and skill communicating complex information to various stakeholders
Only those applicants, who meet all of the above qualifications, will be granted an interview. All applications must be accompanied by a copy of the appropriate certificate(s) required cover letter, resume, three current letters of recommendation and original transcripts. Emergency certificates will not be accepted. Applicants pending certification may be chosen to participate in the interview process. If selected applicant (s), must possess full certification prior to school board appointment and assignment.
Applications may be obtained from the Office of Human Resources, 797 Westminster Street, Providence, RI. The completed form must be returned to the Office of Human Resources no later than 4:30 p.m. on the above closing date. Applications may be downloaded from the Providence Public Schools web site www.providenceschools.org.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer. The Providence School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. Vision: The Providence Public School District will be a national leader in educating urban youth. Mission: The Providence Public School District will prepare all students to succeed in the nation’s colleges and universities, and in their chosen professions
University of New Mexico
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Educational Psychology Faculty Position
Applied Educational Statistics
The University of New Mexico College of Education, Department of Individual, Family and Community Education, invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology, Applied Educational Statistics, probationary appointment leading to a tenure decision, beginning August, 2009.
Minimum Qualifications: 1) earned doctorate in Educational Psychology or related field by August 2009; and, 2) evidence of expertise in applied educational statistics.
Preference will be given to applicants with: 1) excellence or potential for excellence in teaching applied educational statistics; 2) evidence of scholarly research; 3) expertise in a substantive area of educational psychology or related field relevant to the mission of the program; 4) interest and commitment to working with diverse populations; and, 5) interest in and commitment to working in applied educational settings.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with educational psychology faculty with expertise in cognition, human development, motivation, measurement & assessment, and educational research methods. This faculty member will be expected to teach graduate courses in educational psychology, especially in advanced educational statistics and research methods (e.g. multiple regression, multivariate methods). This faculty member will also be expected to conduct an active research program as well as to advise master and doctoral-level graduate students specializing in educational psychology. The successful candidate will provide support to graduate students and faculty throughout the College and University in the use and application of statistical and research methods which includes helping to meet the needs for service on degree committees of students minoring in quantitative methods in educational psychology or who need committee members with methodological expertise.
A complete application packet will include:
1) A signed letter of application including statement of qualifications in relation to the Minimum and Preferred qualifications;
2) A complete and up-to-date curriculum vita;
3) One professional publication or presentation;
4) Samples of teaching materials and evidence of teaching excellence;
5) At least three letters of recommendation from professional references;
6) Transcripts of ALL collegiate coursework (readable, unofficial copies will be accepted).
Applications should be addressed to:
Helen R. Harris, Coord, Personnel
College of Education, Dean’s Office
MSC 05-3040
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Please refer to JR # 6519. For best consideration, complete application packets must be received by 5:00pm (MST) on November 26, 2008. We especially encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply. Position will remain open until filled. UNM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.
Educational Psychology Faculty Position
Applied Educational Statistics
The University of New Mexico College of Education, Department of Individual, Family and Community Education, invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology, Applied Educational Statistics, probationary appointment leading to a tenure decision, beginning August, 2009.
Minimum Qualifications: 1) earned doctorate in Educational Psychology or related field by August 2009; and, 2) evidence of expertise in applied educational statistics.
Preference will be given to applicants with: 1) excellence or potential for excellence in teaching applied educational statistics; 2) evidence of scholarly research; 3) expertise in a substantive area of educational psychology or related field relevant to the mission of the program; 4) interest and commitment to working with diverse populations; and, 5) interest in and commitment to working in applied educational settings.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with educational psychology faculty with expertise in cognition, human development, motivation, measurement & assessment, and educational research methods. This faculty member will be expected to teach graduate courses in educational psychology, especially in advanced educational statistics and research methods (e.g. multiple regression, multivariate methods). This faculty member will also be expected to conduct an active research program as well as to advise master and doctoral-level graduate students specializing in educational psychology. The successful candidate will provide support to graduate students and faculty throughout the College and University in the use and application of statistical and research methods which includes helping to meet the needs for service on degree committees of students minoring in quantitative methods in educational psychology or who need committee members with methodological expertise.
A complete application packet will include:
1) A signed letter of application including statement of qualifications in relation to the Minimum and Preferred qualifications;
2) A complete and up-to-date curriculum vita;
3) One professional publication or presentation;
4) Samples of teaching materials and evidence of teaching excellence;
5) At least three letters of recommendation from professional references;
6) Transcripts of ALL collegiate coursework (readable, unofficial copies will be accepted).
Applications should be addressed to:
Helen R. Harris, Coord, Personnel
College of Education, Dean’s Office
MSC 05-3040
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Please refer to JR # 6519. For best consideration, complete application packets must be received by 5:00pm (MST) on November 26, 2008. We especially encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply. Position will remain open until filled. UNM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.
Tulane University
DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENT
TULANE UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1834, Tulane University is one of the most highly regarded and selective independent research universities in the United States. A member of the Association of American Universities, we take pride in being a part of this select group of 62 universities with “pre-eminent programs of graduate and professional education and scholarly research.” Our schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in the liberal arts, science and engineering, architecture, business, law, social work, medicine and public health and tropical medicine.
The Office of Academic Affairs and Provost is seeking an experienced professional to join our team as Director of Assessment. The position reports directly to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with the university assessment committee, the successful candidate
• will lead in the creation and execution of an institution-wide student learning assessment plan
• will (both individually and in groups) work collaboratively with, and encourage department chairs and faculty to:
o develop and refine common standards for planning and reporting course and program-level, educational objectives,
o define learning outcomes and measures,
o collect and evaluate assessment data,
o interpret results, and
o plan and execute improvement initiatives
• will work with the office of institutional research to
o plan and conduct surveys, studies and/or statistical analysis to support learning assessment;
o analyze the strengths and weaknesses of current assessment efforts, and
o stay abreast of current trends in assessment;
• will provide professional development opportunities (including developing and maintaining an assessment library/web site resource)
• will work with unit directors and vice-presidents of educational and administrative support units to establish assessment plans for institutional effectiveness and improvement initiatives.
• will suggest incentives for faculty and staff on assessment and quality improvement
• will prepare semiannual reports on university-wide teaching and learning assessment results for use by the university administration and the academic senate
• will assist in responding to state, federal and other externally mandated reporting requirements, and to accrediting agencies.
• will assist in the development of institutional strategies to respond to and improve our placement in ranking studies of all our programs, Schools, and of the University overall
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Ph.D. in education or social sciences preferred. Will consider Ph.D. candidates (ABD) with exceptional skills and experience.
• Three-plus years of experience in assessment, evaluation, and research at an institution of higher education related to broad areas of curriculum, instruction, student learning or institutional effectiveness.
• Well-developed familiarity with methods of curriculum design, learning outcomes and teaching effectiveness assessment
• Experience in test development and validation, survey design and management, performance evaluation systems, and multivariate statistical analysis
• Awareness of national trends related to assessment and educational research, particularly related to higher education and higher education accreditation.
• Exceptional communication and quantitative/qualitative research skills, coupled with a solid foundation in learning outcomes assessment design and implementation, program review processes, program assessment and development techniques.
TULANE UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1834, Tulane University is one of the most highly regarded and selective independent research universities in the United States. A member of the Association of American Universities, we take pride in being a part of this select group of 62 universities with “pre-eminent programs of graduate and professional education and scholarly research.” Our schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in the liberal arts, science and engineering, architecture, business, law, social work, medicine and public health and tropical medicine.
The Office of Academic Affairs and Provost is seeking an experienced professional to join our team as Director of Assessment. The position reports directly to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with the university assessment committee, the successful candidate
• will lead in the creation and execution of an institution-wide student learning assessment plan
• will (both individually and in groups) work collaboratively with, and encourage department chairs and faculty to:
o develop and refine common standards for planning and reporting course and program-level, educational objectives,
o define learning outcomes and measures,
o collect and evaluate assessment data,
o interpret results, and
o plan and execute improvement initiatives
• will work with the office of institutional research to
o plan and conduct surveys, studies and/or statistical analysis to support learning assessment;
o analyze the strengths and weaknesses of current assessment efforts, and
o stay abreast of current trends in assessment;
• will provide professional development opportunities (including developing and maintaining an assessment library/web site resource)
• will work with unit directors and vice-presidents of educational and administrative support units to establish assessment plans for institutional effectiveness and improvement initiatives.
• will suggest incentives for faculty and staff on assessment and quality improvement
• will prepare semiannual reports on university-wide teaching and learning assessment results for use by the university administration and the academic senate
• will assist in responding to state, federal and other externally mandated reporting requirements, and to accrediting agencies.
• will assist in the development of institutional strategies to respond to and improve our placement in ranking studies of all our programs, Schools, and of the University overall
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Ph.D. in education or social sciences preferred. Will consider Ph.D. candidates (ABD) with exceptional skills and experience.
• Three-plus years of experience in assessment, evaluation, and research at an institution of higher education related to broad areas of curriculum, instruction, student learning or institutional effectiveness.
• Well-developed familiarity with methods of curriculum design, learning outcomes and teaching effectiveness assessment
• Experience in test development and validation, survey design and management, performance evaluation systems, and multivariate statistical analysis
• Awareness of national trends related to assessment and educational research, particularly related to higher education and higher education accreditation.
• Exceptional communication and quantitative/qualitative research skills, coupled with a solid foundation in learning outcomes assessment design and implementation, program review processes, program assessment and development techniques.
University of Northern Iowa
Position Announcement
Assistant/Associate Professor
The Department of Educational Psychology & Foundations at the
University of Northern Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track
position in the area of Quantitative Methods at the assistant/associate
professor rank to begin fall 2009. We are particularly interested in
candidates with research interests in education and expertise in methods
relevant to collecting and analyzing large-scale data sets. Research
specialty is open. Teaching responsibilities may include, but are not
limited to, graduate and undergraduate courses related to statistical
methods, research design, program evaluation, and classroom assessment.
The successful candidate will also be expected to serve on or supervise
masters and doctoral committees both within and outside the department.
A doctoral degree in education or a related social science discipline
(outstanding ABD candidates will be considered) is required. Salary is
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include
TIAA/CREF, group life, disability, medical and dental insurance. For a
more detailed position announcement and information about the department
and college, please visit our web site at:
http://www.uni.edu/coe/_information/jobs.shtml
The University of Northern Iowa is one of three state universities and
enjoys national recognition for its high educational standards and
historic excellence in teacher education. UNI possesses a distinctive
mission, being the only comprehensive state university in Iowa. U.S.
News and World Report has ranked UNI second among Midwest public
universities for eleven consecutive years. UNI is one of 62 U.S.
colleges and universities selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the
Advancement of Teaching for its new Community Engagement classification
for curricular engagement and partnerships. The University’s medium
size—just over 12,600 students—allows it to offer faculty,
facilities, and academic choices of a large university, while retaining
a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a compact, park-like campus.
Located in Cedar Falls, the campus is comprised of more than 40
buildings on 910 acres.
UNI and the COE are committed to a university environment characterized
by diversity, collegiality, and mutual respect. The department
encourages applications from persons of color, women, persons living
with disabilities, and veterans.
To apply, please submit a letter of application, vita, transcript,
teaching statement, two letters of reference, and names and telephone
numbers of two additional references to Dr. Anthony Gabriele, Search
Chair, Department of Educational Psychology & Foundations, University of
Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 50614-0607. Applications received by
November 10, 2008 will be given full consideration. For further
information, please E-mail gabriele@uni.edu (
file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/shenry/Local%20Settings/Temp/XPgrpwise/48D75B85StaffStaff4100132387A142761/gabriele@uni.edu
), Telephone (319) 273-2899, FAX (319) 273-7732.
The University is an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive
plan for affirmative action. UNI is a smoke-free campus.
Assistant/Associate Professor
The Department of Educational Psychology & Foundations at the
University of Northern Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track
position in the area of Quantitative Methods at the assistant/associate
professor rank to begin fall 2009. We are particularly interested in
candidates with research interests in education and expertise in methods
relevant to collecting and analyzing large-scale data sets. Research
specialty is open. Teaching responsibilities may include, but are not
limited to, graduate and undergraduate courses related to statistical
methods, research design, program evaluation, and classroom assessment.
The successful candidate will also be expected to serve on or supervise
masters and doctoral committees both within and outside the department.
A doctoral degree in education or a related social science discipline
(outstanding ABD candidates will be considered) is required. Salary is
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include
TIAA/CREF, group life, disability, medical and dental insurance. For a
more detailed position announcement and information about the department
and college, please visit our web site at:
http://www.uni.edu/coe/_information/jobs.shtml
The University of Northern Iowa is one of three state universities and
enjoys national recognition for its high educational standards and
historic excellence in teacher education. UNI possesses a distinctive
mission, being the only comprehensive state university in Iowa. U.S.
News and World Report has ranked UNI second among Midwest public
universities for eleven consecutive years. UNI is one of 62 U.S.
colleges and universities selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the
Advancement of Teaching for its new Community Engagement classification
for curricular engagement and partnerships. The University’s medium
size—just over 12,600 students—allows it to offer faculty,
facilities, and academic choices of a large university, while retaining
a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a compact, park-like campus.
Located in Cedar Falls, the campus is comprised of more than 40
buildings on 910 acres.
UNI and the COE are committed to a university environment characterized
by diversity, collegiality, and mutual respect. The department
encourages applications from persons of color, women, persons living
with disabilities, and veterans.
To apply, please submit a letter of application, vita, transcript,
teaching statement, two letters of reference, and names and telephone
numbers of two additional references to Dr. Anthony Gabriele, Search
Chair, Department of Educational Psychology & Foundations, University of
Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 50614-0607. Applications received by
November 10, 2008 will be given full consideration. For further
information, please E-mail gabriele@uni.edu (
file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/shenry/Local%20Settings/Temp/XPgrpwise/48D75B85StaffStaff4100132387A142761/gabriele@uni.edu
), Telephone (319) 273-2899, FAX (319) 273-7732.
The University is an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive
plan for affirmative action. UNI is a smoke-free campus.
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