Monday, September 24, 2012

EPE Colloquium and Potluck TODAY!



EPE Scholars and Faculty:

Please join Professor John Thelin in room 109 Dickey Hall on Thursday, September 27 at 5:30 PM for a discussion titled "Going the Distance:  Professors and Students Discovering Online Teaching and Learning."

Please also join us for a department potluck immediately following the colloquium.  Email Heather Davis (heda222@uky.edu) to sign up to bring a dish.


Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Association of Emeriti Faculty Endowed Fellowships



Association of Emeriti Faculty Endowed Fellowships

Nomination Deadline: October 24, 2012
Amount: $2,000

Applications are invited to apply for fellowships offered by the University of Kentucky Association of Emeriti Faculty, in conjunction with the Graduate School.  These awards are made possible by generous donations from UK emeriti faculty members as well as support from the Research Challenge Trust Fund. These fellowships express the commitment of emeriti faculty to the preparation of outstanding future college and university teachers.

Details:

Criteria for Eligibility:
•Currently enrolled, full-time, fully admitted Ph.D., Ed.D., D.M.A., or D.S. students
•At least two semesters completed in current Graduate School academic program
•Preparing for career in college/university teaching

To apply, please submit the following required documents to grad.fellowships@uky.edu (electronic documents preferred):
•Application form
•Two letters of recommendation
•Curriculum vitae
•2-page student statement, including information about area of concentration within field of study, obstacles overcome, aspirations, personal characteristics, reasons for selecting a career in college teaching, and how you might benefit from this fellowship

Application documents may be submitted separately, but all must be submitted by the deadline of October 24th, 2012.  Letters of recommendation can be sent directly to the email address listed above by the recommender, or submitted by the student (in which case, the letters need to be scanned copies that are signed and on letterhead).

Information about the Association of Emeriti Faculty Endowed Fellowship and other fellowship opportunities can be found on the Graduate School's website at http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/StudentFunding/fellowship_opportunities.html.  Contact Amberly Warnke in the EPE office to obtain the application form for this fellowship.

Positions Available at University of Texas, Austin



With support from the University administration, the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin is pleased to invite applications for the following tenure-track or tenured positions:

Quantitative Methods - Psychometrics (Open Rank). We seek to hire an exceptional scholar in the field of psychometrics with expertise in areas such as survey design, cognitive diagnostic models, advanced item response theory, dimensionality assessment, accountability and testing, generalizability theory, and equating. Applicants who wish to be considered at the associate or full rank must have a strong publication record and external funding to support their research.

Quantitative Methods - Statistics (Assistant Professor). We seek to hire an exceptional early career scholar in the field of statistics, research design and/or program evaluation with expertise in areas such as design, sampling, causal inference, procedures for handling missing data, dynamic longitudinal modeling, among other topics. Applicants must show promise of excellent research productivity and fundable research.

Successful candidates for position must have earned a doctorate by August 2013 with strong evidence of research potential or productivity. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Candidates are preferred who also demonstrate excellence and commitment to teaching and mentorship at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants whose interests span research in other areas within the department and college are particularly appealing.

The Department of Educational Psychology contains four doctoral degree programs: Quantitative Methods; Human Development, Culture & Learning Sciences; Counseling Psychology; and School Psychology (both APA accredited). The department is situated within the College of Education, which has been ranked #1 nationally for two consecutive years. The department and college provide excellent technology support including a statistical simulation laboratory and data visualization laboratory. The broad focus of the department and college is scholarship related to health and learning throughout the life span.

The University of Texas at Austin is a dynamic institution with extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships within and beyond the university. Austin is ranked one of the most livable cities in the nation with extensive and diverse entertainment and recreational opportunities.

Review of applicants will begin by October 19 and continue until the position is filled. The application packet should include: a cover letter of interest that details how the applicant's experience and interests meet the requirements of the position; a current curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references (who will be contacted only with permission of the applicant).

Email submissions with attachments are preferred.

In lieu of email, written application materials may be sent to:

Quantitative Methods Search Committee
c/o Jena Crim, Executive Assistant
Department of Educational Psychology
The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station, MS/D5800
Austin, Texas, 78712

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Professor



Assistant Professor in Applied Statistics

The Penn Graduate School of Education invites applications for a tenure-track position (assistant professor rank) in applied statistics with experience or training in educational research or in education-related social science research. The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate with a clear specialization in applied statistics and have outstanding promise of research productivity and teaching excellence in quantitative research methods.  We expect the successful candidate to provide intellectual leadership through teaching, advising, and research to the Quantitative Methods Division, and across divisional programs within the Penn Graduate School of Education.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.  Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
We will begin reviewing nominations and applications on October 15, 2012, but we will continue to consider new applications until the position is filled.  Please apply online at https://www.gse.upenn.edu/faculty_research/positions/apply-AS, submitting a letter expressing your interest and general qualifications, curriculum vitae, and reprints of publications and relevant manuscripts.  Please address all correspondence to Chair, Search Committee, Applied Statistics. 
In order to be considered, letters from three references should be forwarded to:

Chair, Applied Statistics Search Committee
c/o Elizabeth Deane
Graduate School of Education
University of Pennsylvania
3700 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6216

UK Women's Club Endowed Fellowship



Students are invited to apply for a fellowship offered by the University of Kentucky Woman’s Club, in conjunction with the Graduate School.  These awards are made possible by generous donations from UK Woman’s Club members as well as support from the Research Challenge Trust Fund. Preference is given to female candidates age 30 or over who are underrepresented in their field of study. Selection is based on both academic achievement and financial need.

Details:

Application Deadline:  October 17th, 2012
Amount:  $2000

Criteria for Eligibility:
·         Currently enrolled, full-time or part-time Ph.D., Ed.D., D.M.A., or D.S. students; professional degree students are not eligible
·         Successful completion of qualifying exam by nomination deadline
·         Kentucky residency
·         Graduate grade point average of 3.2 or above

To apply, please submit the following required documents to grad.fellowships@uky.edu (electronic documents preferred):
·         Nomination form
·         Two letters of recommendation
·         CV
·         2-page student statement, including information about your area of concentration within your field of study, obstacles overcome, aspirations, personal characteristics, and how you might benefit from this fellowship

Application documents may be submitted separately, but all must be submitted by the deadline of October 17th, 2012.  Letters of recommendation can be sent directly to the email address listed above by the recommender, or submitted by the student (in which case, the letters need to be scanned copies that are signed and on letterhead).

Information about the UK Woman’s Club Endowed Fellowship and other fellowship opportunities can be found on the Graduate School's website at http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/StudentFunding/fellowship_opportunities.html.  Parties interested in applying should contact Amberly Warnke in the EPE office to obtain the nomination form.