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 12, 2007 and will
continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a hard copy of their curriculum vitae, a cover letter explaining their research and teaching interests, three examples of their scholarship, and the names and contact information of three or more people who can provide references 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.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Bryant University - Asst Professor
Bryant University, College of Arts and Sciences, seeks to fill the following tenure-track position beginning August 1, 2008.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PSYCHOLOGY (Educational or School Psychology): The Department of Applied Psychology and Bryant University are in an exciting period of growth and are seeking to attract a culturally diverse faculty. Responsibilities include: undergraduate teaching, scholarly research, and university service, including student advising/mentoring. Research specialization within education or school psychology is open, but preference will be given to applicants with an applied focus. Teaching responsibilities include: introductory psychology, measurement & assessment, educational psychology and additional courses in the candidate’s area of interest.
Qualifications include: Ph.D. in psychology (by July 1, 2008) with a relevant specialization; demonstration of research record; and potential for a continued research program and commitment to undergraduate teaching with evidence of potential for teaching excellence.
Application Process:
Complete information regarding the required application process is available on-line at employment.bryant.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50365. To receive full consideration, interested persons must apply electronically. The review of applications will begin October 15, 2007 and the position will remain open until filled. Find out more about us at: http://web.bryant.edu/~psych/. For any further information, please contact Nanci Weinberger, Psychology Search Chair, nweinber@bryant.edu.
Bryant University is a selective 4-year, residential university with a strong tradition in business education and developing strengths in the liberal arts. We offer a select number of BA programs, as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees in business and information technology. We are located 15 minutes northwest of Providence, one hour from Boston, and three hours from New York City. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduates and 500 graduate (Masters-level) students.
Bryant University is an EEO/AA employer. The department and the university are dedicated to diversifying its faculty. Individuals from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PSYCHOLOGY (Educational or School Psychology): The Department of Applied Psychology and Bryant University are in an exciting period of growth and are seeking to attract a culturally diverse faculty. Responsibilities include: undergraduate teaching, scholarly research, and university service, including student advising/mentoring. Research specialization within education or school psychology is open, but preference will be given to applicants with an applied focus. Teaching responsibilities include: introductory psychology, measurement & assessment, educational psychology and additional courses in the candidate’s area of interest.
Qualifications include: Ph.D. in psychology (by July 1, 2008) with a relevant specialization; demonstration of research record; and potential for a continued research program and commitment to undergraduate teaching with evidence of potential for teaching excellence.
Application Process:
Complete information regarding the required application process is available on-line at employment.bryant.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50365. To receive full consideration, interested persons must apply electronically. The review of applications will begin October 15, 2007 and the position will remain open until filled. Find out more about us at: http://web.bryant.edu/~psych/. For any further information, please contact Nanci Weinberger, Psychology Search Chair, nweinber@bryant.edu.
Bryant University is a selective 4-year, residential university with a strong tradition in business education and developing strengths in the liberal arts. We offer a select number of BA programs, as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees in business and information technology. We are located 15 minutes northwest of Providence, one hour from Boston, and three hours from New York City. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduates and 500 graduate (Masters-level) students.
Bryant University is an EEO/AA employer. The department and the university are dedicated to diversifying its faculty. Individuals from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Baylor University - Asst/Assoc Professor
B a y l o r U N I V E R S I T Y
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor University is the oldest university in Texas and the world's largest Baptist University. Baylor's mission is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as Baylor aspires to become a top tier research university all while retaining and remaining grounded in our strong Christian mission as described in Baylor 2012.
We invite you to come discover the vision (www.baylor.edu/vision/) and excitement at Baylor as we seek to fill the following faculty position in the Department of Educational Psychology.
*Position:* Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Psychology with a specialization in Research Methods.
*Background**:* The Department of Educational Psychology is seeking a tenure-track assistant/associate professor to teach and conduct research in the department's PhD program.
*Responsibilities:** *Develop and teach graduate courses in research methods, statistical analyses, psychometrics, and courses relevant to cutting edge educational research. It is expected that the successful applicant will pursue an active research agenda in an area of
specialization, secure external funding, and provide service to the university and the profession.
*Qualifications* : An earned doctorate in educational psychology, measurement, quantitative psychology, or a related field; ability to teach advanced graduate courses in research methods; a strong commitment to mentor and develop students; and a record of or the potential for conducting research. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in advanced quantitative analyses and/or psychometrics; evidence of successful grant-writing to support research efforts; and active participation in professional organizations.
*Salary and Beginning Date:* The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and professional experience. Preference will be given to applicants whose philosophy is compatible with the stated mission of the University to be a world-class institution dedicated to Christian principles and ideals. The anticipated date of appointment is August 11, 2008.
*Application:* Review of completed applications will begin November 19, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. To insure full consideration applications should be completed by November 19, 2007. Applicants should send a formal letter of application; a curriculum vitae; the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references; 3 letters of recommendation; a copy of transcripts for terminal degree; and samples of research publications to: Dr. Terrill Saxon, Chair, Department of Educational Psychology, School of Education, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97301, Waco, TX 76798-7301; Terrill_Saxon@baylor.edu; Phone:
254-710-6101; Fax: 254-710-3265. See http:// www.baylor.edu/soe/EDP for more information about the Department of Educational Psychology and the position.
*Baylor is a Baptist university, affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.*
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor University is the oldest university in Texas and the world's largest Baptist University. Baylor's mission is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as Baylor aspires to become a top tier research university all while retaining and remaining grounded in our strong Christian mission as described in Baylor 2012.
We invite you to come discover the vision (www.baylor.edu/vision/) and excitement at Baylor as we seek to fill the following faculty position in the Department of Educational Psychology.
*Position:* Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Psychology with a specialization in Research Methods.
*Background**:* The Department of Educational Psychology is seeking a tenure-track assistant/associate professor to teach and conduct research in the department's PhD program.
*Responsibilities:** *Develop and teach graduate courses in research methods, statistical analyses, psychometrics, and courses relevant to cutting edge educational research. It is expected that the successful applicant will pursue an active research agenda in an area of
specialization, secure external funding, and provide service to the university and the profession.
*Qualifications* : An earned doctorate in educational psychology, measurement, quantitative psychology, or a related field; ability to teach advanced graduate courses in research methods; a strong commitment to mentor and develop students; and a record of or the potential for conducting research. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in advanced quantitative analyses and/or psychometrics; evidence of successful grant-writing to support research efforts; and active participation in professional organizations.
*Salary and Beginning Date:* The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and professional experience. Preference will be given to applicants whose philosophy is compatible with the stated mission of the University to be a world-class institution dedicated to Christian principles and ideals. The anticipated date of appointment is August 11, 2008.
*Application:* Review of completed applications will begin November 19, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. To insure full consideration applications should be completed by November 19, 2007. Applicants should send a formal letter of application; a curriculum vitae; the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references; 3 letters of recommendation; a copy of transcripts for terminal degree; and samples of research publications to: Dr. Terrill Saxon, Chair, Department of Educational Psychology, School of Education, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97301, Waco, TX 76798-7301; Terrill_Saxon@baylor.edu; Phone:
254-710-6101; Fax: 254-710-3265. See http:// www.baylor.edu/soe/EDP for more information about the Department of Educational Psychology and the position.
*Baylor is a Baptist university, affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.*
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
John Jay College of Criminal Justice - Asst/Assoc Professor
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
is seeking to fill a full-time tenure-track line for Fall 2008 in Quantitative Psychology or Psychometrics at the assistant or associate level with research/publication record (research area open). Review of applications will begin October 15, although applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.
Send cover letter, C.V., statements of teaching & research interests, 3 reference letters to: Dr. Maureen O'Connor, Chair, Psych. Department, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, 445 W. 59th Street, New York, NY 10019. John Jay College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Immigration Reform and Control
Act/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer. Address questions to Dr. Maureen O'Connor, Psychology Department Chair, moconnor@jjay.cuny.edu.
http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/psychology
is seeking to fill a full-time tenure-track line for Fall 2008 in Quantitative Psychology or Psychometrics at the assistant or associate level with research/publication record (research area open). Review of applications will begin October 15, although applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.
Send cover letter, C.V., statements of teaching & research interests, 3 reference letters to: Dr. Maureen O'Connor, Chair, Psych. Department, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, 445 W. 59th Street, New York, NY 10019. John Jay College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Immigration Reform and Control
Act/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer. Address questions to Dr. Maureen O'Connor, Psychology Department Chair, moconnor@jjay.cuny.edu.
http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/psychology
Monday, September 24, 2007
The New York City school system - Associate Director, Periodic Assessments
Associate Director, Periodic Assessments
Tracking Code
2879
Job Description: This is an exciting time for New York City public education and there is incredible opportunity for impact and learning in the Office of Accountability. Mayor Bloomberg and Chancellor Klein have made accountability an essential element of New York City's education reform effort. Over the next three years, the NYC Department of Education will drive and support the creation of more robust accountability tools through the Office of Accountability. Established in January 2006, the Office of Accountability is in the process of developing and implementing the tools and supports in 332 Empowerment Schools while planning for the system-wide rollout of the initiative for the 2007-2008 school year.
The New York City school system is the largest in the country, composed of approximately 1,100,000 students and 90,000 part-time and full-time teachers in over 1,400 schools. In January 2003, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Chancellor Joel I. Klein launched Children First: A New Agenda for Public Schools in New York City, a multi-year reform effort aimed at significantly improving student achievement through effective teaching and learning. Over the last three years, many schools began administering ELA, Math, and English Language Learner interim assessments three times each school year in grades 3-8. More frequent formative assessments are being administered this year in grades K-12 in the 300+ Empowerment Schools. Starting with the 2007-2008 school year, with the onset of the next phase of the Children First reforms, the Periodic Assessment Program will be implemented in all schools citywide.
The data on student understanding, provided through the Periodic Assessment Program, will enable educators to analyze student performance and curriculum relative to high learning expectations for students, including the skills embedded in the New York State Standards and further extension of higher-order thinking skills. The formative assessments will provide educators with the ongoing and timely information they need in order to differentiate instructional support for students, better target classroom instruction, plan their curriculum, implement professional development, and monitor student learning and progress over time.
The role of the Associate Director will involve overall management specific to the formative assessment tools to ensure the highest quality, effective implementation, and meaningful use by educators.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Responsible for directing the development of one or multiple assessment tools for use in the schools, including managing the internal and external schedules and resource allocation in areas such as content, technology, cross-functional flow of student data, and professional development
* Develop and manage overall implementation, administration, and ongoing continuous improvement of the program
* Responsible for management of the vendor relationship, delivery against milestones, monitoring key performance indicators, Service Level Agreement, overseeing customer service and support, proactively identifying potential problems and collaboratively problem-solving with the vendor, and gathering and incorporating educator/user input to improve the assessment program and administration
* Available to address questions and support educators/end users on administration and interpretation of information gathered from assessments
* Responsible for managing the budget of the assessment programs
* Monitor and encourage usage, identify support needed by schools to effectively administer assessments, access and interpret results, and use the information to inform instruction
* Coordinate with other Associate Directors and Director of Periodic Assessments to help ensure coherence across multiple assessment instruments, shared lessons learned, and best support educators/users
* Direct supervision of an Implementation Manager dedicated to the day-to-day implementation of the assessment tools
Required Skills
Minimum
* A bachelors degree and 6 plus years of relevant work experience with 18 months managerial experience or a masters degree and 4 years of relevant work experience with 18 months managerial experience
* Demonstrated experience managing the administration, development and implementation of a product or program
* Ability to supervise and administer a program that is citywide in scope
* Experience managing vendor relationships to implement high quality program, product, or service
* Strong strategic thinking, project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to proactively identify key issues and risks
* Strong customer-service and problem-solving approach
* Ability to build strong working relationships with constituents and represent the Office of Accountability internally and externally Budget management experience
* Proven ability to learn quickly and continuously
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
* Prior experience creating, developing and deploying products, programs, or applications
* Experience or working knowledge of the public sector and/or demonstrated interest in public education
* Experience as a teacher or in education a plus
* Experience in consulting, banking, or private equity
Required Experience
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 923, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at www.schools.nyc.gov/oeo.
Tracking Code
2879
Job Description: This is an exciting time for New York City public education and there is incredible opportunity for impact and learning in the Office of Accountability. Mayor Bloomberg and Chancellor Klein have made accountability an essential element of New York City's education reform effort. Over the next three years, the NYC Department of Education will drive and support the creation of more robust accountability tools through the Office of Accountability. Established in January 2006, the Office of Accountability is in the process of developing and implementing the tools and supports in 332 Empowerment Schools while planning for the system-wide rollout of the initiative for the 2007-2008 school year.
The New York City school system is the largest in the country, composed of approximately 1,100,000 students and 90,000 part-time and full-time teachers in over 1,400 schools. In January 2003, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Chancellor Joel I. Klein launched Children First: A New Agenda for Public Schools in New York City, a multi-year reform effort aimed at significantly improving student achievement through effective teaching and learning. Over the last three years, many schools began administering ELA, Math, and English Language Learner interim assessments three times each school year in grades 3-8. More frequent formative assessments are being administered this year in grades K-12 in the 300+ Empowerment Schools. Starting with the 2007-2008 school year, with the onset of the next phase of the Children First reforms, the Periodic Assessment Program will be implemented in all schools citywide.
The data on student understanding, provided through the Periodic Assessment Program, will enable educators to analyze student performance and curriculum relative to high learning expectations for students, including the skills embedded in the New York State Standards and further extension of higher-order thinking skills. The formative assessments will provide educators with the ongoing and timely information they need in order to differentiate instructional support for students, better target classroom instruction, plan their curriculum, implement professional development, and monitor student learning and progress over time.
The role of the Associate Director will involve overall management specific to the formative assessment tools to ensure the highest quality, effective implementation, and meaningful use by educators.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Responsible for directing the development of one or multiple assessment tools for use in the schools, including managing the internal and external schedules and resource allocation in areas such as content, technology, cross-functional flow of student data, and professional development
* Develop and manage overall implementation, administration, and ongoing continuous improvement of the program
* Responsible for management of the vendor relationship, delivery against milestones, monitoring key performance indicators, Service Level Agreement, overseeing customer service and support, proactively identifying potential problems and collaboratively problem-solving with the vendor, and gathering and incorporating educator/user input to improve the assessment program and administration
* Available to address questions and support educators/end users on administration and interpretation of information gathered from assessments
* Responsible for managing the budget of the assessment programs
* Monitor and encourage usage, identify support needed by schools to effectively administer assessments, access and interpret results, and use the information to inform instruction
* Coordinate with other Associate Directors and Director of Periodic Assessments to help ensure coherence across multiple assessment instruments, shared lessons learned, and best support educators/users
* Direct supervision of an Implementation Manager dedicated to the day-to-day implementation of the assessment tools
Required Skills
Minimum
* A bachelors degree and 6 plus years of relevant work experience with 18 months managerial experience or a masters degree and 4 years of relevant work experience with 18 months managerial experience
* Demonstrated experience managing the administration, development and implementation of a product or program
* Ability to supervise and administer a program that is citywide in scope
* Experience managing vendor relationships to implement high quality program, product, or service
* Strong strategic thinking, project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to proactively identify key issues and risks
* Strong customer-service and problem-solving approach
* Ability to build strong working relationships with constituents and represent the Office of Accountability internally and externally Budget management experience
* Proven ability to learn quickly and continuously
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
* Prior experience creating, developing and deploying products, programs, or applications
* Experience or working knowledge of the public sector and/or demonstrated interest in public education
* Experience as a teacher or in education a plus
* Experience in consulting, banking, or private equity
Required Experience
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 923, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at www.schools.nyc.gov/oeo.
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