*University of Maryland, Assistant Professor position*
*Measurement, Statistics and Evaluation (EDMS) Program*
*Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology*
The *Measurement, Statistics and Evaluation (EDMS)* program in the
Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology (HDQM) in the
College of Education at the University of Maryland, College Park, is
seeking applications for a faculty appointment at the *Assistant Professor
level starting August 2017*. Qualifications include an earned doctorate in
an appropriate field, exceptionally strong background in quantitative
methods as applied in the education, social, behavioral, and biological
sciences, evidence of outstanding scholarly research, interest in
participating in collaborative research projects, as well as graduate and,
perhaps, undergraduate teaching.
This position requires expertise in classical and modern psychometric
theory as well as quantitative methods. The successful candidate will be
expected to maintain a program of research addressing important theoretical
developments in measurement and/or assessment with an interest in
applications to practical problems of broad interest. Duties will include
(1) continuation of a cutting edge research program, (2) teaching within
the EDMS graduate level educational statistics and measurement course
sequence, including advanced specialty courses, (3) assisting in the
development of new programs and coursework, (4) advising master’s and
doctoral students, (5) involvement in service to the profession at state,
national, and international levels, and (6) securing and administering
external contracts and grants.
The EDMS Program has a current enrollment of about 40 graduate students in
its doctoral and master’s programs. Nearly half of these students are
full-time with some form of financial support. Faculty research interests
and additional information about EDMS can be found by visiting our web
site: www.education.umd.edu/EDMS/
For fullest consideration, applicants should submit the following
materials *electronically
via the University of Maryland Jobs Portal* (http://www.ejobs.umd.edu) *for
position 105377* *no later than* *October 1, 2016*: (1) cover letter
summarizing qualifications; (2) current curriculum vitae; (3) reprints of
two recent scholarly publications; and (4) names, addresses, phone numbers,
and e-mail addresses of three individuals who may be contacted by the
committee as references.
For additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the search
committee chair:
Dr. Jeffrey R. Harring, Associate Professor
Chair of the EDMS Faculty Search Committee
Measurement, Statistics and Evaluation (EDMS) Program
Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology (HDQM)
College of Education, Benjamin Building 1230-E
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-1115
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Phone: (301) 405-3630
Fax: (301) 314-9245
*The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer. Applications by women and minorities are strongly encouraged*.
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