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.
Please send to: edp_search@austin.utexas.edu
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.
