University of Massachusetts Medical School

Requisition Number 09-0057

Working Title Educational Specialist III

Job Family Academic

Salary Grade 44

Hiring Min $43,388.00

Hiring Max $60,736.00

Shift First Shift

Department Medical Education

Name Medical School, 55 Lake Ave North City Worcester State MA

Hours/Week 40

Union Code W60

Summary of Position Education Specialist III (09-0057)

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general direction of the Senior Director for Research and Evaluation or designee, the Educational Specialist III is responsible for working with Medical School faculty on the design, scoring and validation of tests, surveys, course evaluations, statistical analysis and educational research studies, with a focus on assessment methods beyond testing, to include self assessment, peer-review, portfolio development and other contemporary forms of learner assessment. Description MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Advise faculty in the design, scoring and validation of instruments (i.e., tests, or surveys for evaluating students, residents and faculty). 2. Report results and recommendations of improvement as appropriate. 3. Work directly with faculty to design measurement and evaluation methods and provide statistical analysis. 4. Offer assistance to colleagues on technical issues related to education support. 5. Collaborate with Medical School faculty to design evaluation and measurement techniques and conduct original research in medical education. 6. Make presentations to professional organizations. 7. Teach faculty and community physicians. 8. Promote research in a collegial manner on educational issues. 9. Make educational or informational presentations as required. 10. Perform other duties as requested Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in education, psychology or equivalent. **Master's degree preferred** 5 years experience in educational measurement and evaluation, instructional technology in higher education setting. Demonstrated ability in all aspects of contemporary assessment methods. Knowledge of quantitative methods and computer applications essential.

Additional Information Internal posting expires: February 20, 2009

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University of California, Berkeley - Postdoctoral Fellows

Postdoctoral Positions in Quantitative Methods And Evaluation

The Graduate School of Education (GSE) at the University of California, Berkeley, is seeking two fulltime postdoctoral fellows to work with Sophia Rabe-Hesketh and Mark Wilson in the Quantitative Methods and Evaluation (QME) Program.

The fellowships are funded by the Institute of Education Studies (US Dept. of Education). Fellows will advance their methodological expertise and conduct research in critical areas of educational practice. They can participate in a range of existing projects associated with the QME Program and the Berkeley Evaluation and Assessment Research (BEAR) Center, and they may also initiate their own projects. We currently have ongoing projects on the development and evaluation of assessment systems, including assessments of the reading comprehension skills of middle-school students, statistical reasoning by middle school students, science knowledge among upper elementary school students, and entry- level elementary school teachers' pedagogic content knowledge.

We also have current projects investigating the effects of educational interventions on student outcomes, including an evaluation of different professional development designs for science teachers, a comparison of different instructional practices in math education, and estimation of the benefits of attending preschool. In all these projects, the research conducted by the postdoctoral fellows can either have a relatively stronger substantive focus or be more methodological in nature. Postdoctoral fellows will be able to take courses on measurement, evaluation, and statistics within the GSE and across the campus.

During the fellowship period, we will invite experts in research methodology to hold workshops and interact directly with the postdoctoral fellows. Qualifications. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Education or a related area with a strong background in quantitative methods, or a Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline with a strong interest in education. Some knowledge of Item Response Theory (IRT) and/or multilevel modeling would be an advantage.

The expected duration of the fellowships is 2 years with an approximate start date of September 1, 2009. The annual stipend of the fellowship is $50,000, with family health insurance, and an allowance for travel and research support.

Please submit a statement of interest, not exceeding 5 pages, and your CV to: Professor Sophia Rabe-Hesketh Graduate School of Education, 3659 Tolman Hall, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-1670, sophiarh@berkeley.edu by a postdate of April 6, 2009.

Fordham University

Fordham University
Department of Psychology
Visiting position


The program in Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology seeks to hire a visiting assistant or associate professor for one or two years. Responsibilities include: teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level; mentoring students’ masters and doctoral level research; developing an independent program of research. Applicants with a strong track record of publication in psychometrics and quantitative psychology are encouraged to apply.

Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send vita, representative publications, and letters of reference to Dr. Kathleen Schiaffino, Chair, Psychology Department, Fordham University, Bronx, NY 10458-5198 or schiaffino@fordham.edu.

The Department of Psychology offers doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology, Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP), and Psychometrics. Fordham is an independent, Catholic University in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from men and women of all backgrounds. Minorities are encouraged to apply. Fordham is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Summer Internship

Wediko Children's Services - http://www.wediko.org/

Wediko is a non-profit agency with over 70 years of experience dedicated to children whose learning, social development, and self-direction is lagging. During the summer months, Wediko operates its New Hampshire Summer Program, an academic residential treatment setting for children with serious emotional and behavioral disturbances (SED). Each year, the Summer Program offers paid internships to students from universities and colleges across the nation. These interns not only enable the success of 145 at-risk youth, but also benefit from ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. This opportunity offers a stipend, room & board, as well as an AmeriCorps education award for those who qualify.

The Boston Science Partnership

JOB: Survey Administrator - - -open immediately
March 9, 2009
Un-official description

The Boston Science Partnership is looking to hire a survey administrator on a short-term, part-time basis to coordinate and administer surveys in high schools around Boston.

The Boston Science Partnership
The BSP is focuses on science teacher quality and student achievement in Boston Public Schools, including UMass Boston, Northeastern University, and Roxbury Community College.

The Senior STEM Surveys have been given for the past two years and will be given for the last time this spring to all seniors in 22 high schools in Boston. The survey asks students about their interests in pursuing a career in science, and the factors that contribute to or work against their interests. The survey – given on paper – asks about students’ experiences and attitudes toward science, including why they may major in a Science, technology, math, or engineering (STEM) field.

Responsibilities
The survey administrator will be responsible for all coordination of the survey, including contacting and working with school site people to arrange for times to give the survey to students, distributing the survey and collecting it. At times they will be asked to administer the survey directly to the students.

Requirements
The candidate must be organized and familiar with coordinating large projects with people in different settings and contexts. He or she must be able to work with teachers and other school staff who are busy and hesitant to participate. She or he must understand (or be able to learn) about the protocols for administering surveys, and be able to communicate aspects of the survey to students and teachers.

The position requires carrying boxes of paper surveys, and the use of a car to distribute and collect them. Familiarity with Boston Public Schools is a plus. The candidate must be available to accommodate the school schedule and preference for times and days to administer the survey. Schools start at 7:30 am. It is estimated that this position will be about ¾ time, starting immediately and ending about the end of April or earlier.

Contact
If you are interested, please contact Jennifer Dorsen, Project Director of the BSP, at jennifer.dorsen@umb.edu or at 617.291.4829 to arrange a time to meet and to discuss the position in further detail.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Summer Opportunity

Evaluation consultant for an NSF-funded summer program for undergraduate researchers.

Could you post a notice that we are looking for a consultant to oversee our evaluation of the NSF REU program which runs June 1 to Aug 7th this summer – the consultant would work a few hours each week and perform pre-and post-evaluation of the student attitudes towards science and learning.

We’d like to meet before the summer to plan our evaluation strategy.

We have developed evaluation tools, but we are open to new tools as well. The consultant will be paid per hour at standard rates up to a total of $5000 per summer.

There is the possibility of extending this work for the next two summers as well.

Contact: Kristen L. Billiar, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
kbilliar@wpi.edu

Horizon Search, Inc.

Position Announcement
Senior Research Scientist
Location: Boston, MA

Here is a brief description of a new research position in Boston.
Job Title: Senior Research Scientist
Location: Boston, MA
Industry: Education Research
Job Type: Full-Time
Description: Senior Research opportunity with one of the world's leading research and development firms.

Responsibilities: lead the development and implementation of randomized control trials (RCTs), team leader for all RCT activity

Requirements: Ph.D. in Education, Research or similar field
Desired: RCT knowledge, Research methodologies, REL experience
Relocation Assistance: Is available
Compensation: Targeting $120-160

Contact Ginny Root, Executive Recruiter, Horizon Search, Inc., Contingency & Contracting Search, ginny@horizonsi.net

Additional openings can be viewed at this link: Current Openings