James Madison University seek an Assistant Professor to contribute to our PhD program in Assessment and
Measurement and our campus assessment activities. The PhD program is dedicated to preparing assessment
professionals who combine strong training in measurement, extensive applied assessment skills and
experiences, and the knowledge and skills necessary to impact assessment practice and policies.
The doctoral program is housed with other nationally recognized graduate programs in the Department of
Graduate Psychology, and is closely affiliated with CARS. Faculty members in the program teach courses in
assessment, measurement or statistics, mentor graduate students, and conduct scholarly research. The faculty
members have the flexibility to apply their areas of research to the assessment of student learning and
development and have established an outstanding record of research productivity. The teaching load is
typically one course each semester plus student research and/or practica supervision.
Every CARS/Assessment & Measurement faculty member has time allocated to the support of assessment
practice on campus. CARS is a nationally recognized student outcomes assessment center that provides an
excellent environment for assessment practice, graduate student training, and research. Faculty work with
interdisciplinary teams on a variety of projects related to the assessment of learning and developmental
outcomes of university students. Responsibilities include consulting with academic or student affairs
programs in the development of assessment plans, tests, and rating scales, and processing, analyzing, and
reporting student assessment data. JMU is strongly committed to student outcomes assessment and provides
a unique, supportive setting for the development of innovative assessment methods and practices.
This position is a year-round (12-month) tenure-track appointment. Requirements for the position include a
doctorate in a relevant field, credentials commensurate with rank, effective organizational and
communication skills, and a record of scholarship commensurate with rank. Experience with assessment
practice or applied educational or psychological research is highly desirable. Interested applicants should
apply online at https://JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number 0403726, submitting (a) a letter of
interest stating qualifications for the position, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) copies of selected research
publications, and (d) the names and contact information for three references.
James Madison University is a state-supported co-educational university located in the historic Shenandoah
Valley of Virginia with a student body of over 19,000. Additional information may be obtained about the
Center for Assessment and Research Studies at http://www.jmu.edu/assessment/, and about the
Department of Graduate Psychology and its programs at http://www.psyc.jmu.edu/gradpsyc/. Queries may
be addressed to Deborah Bandalos, Assessment & Measurement PhD Director (bandaldl@jmu.edu
Christine DeMars, search co-chair (demarsce@jmu.edu
Executive Director of CARS (sundredl@jmu.edu
commensurate with experience.
Review of applications will begin November 7, 2010 and will continue until the position
is filled. Position is available July 1, 2011, but starting date is flexible.
