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 (www.baylor.edu/vision/).
We invite you to come discover the vision and excitement, explore the forward momentum and join a faculty of depth and breadth as we seek to fill the following faculty position in the School of Education, Department of Educational Psychology.
Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology with a specialization in Quantitative Methods.
Qualifications: An earned doctorate in educational psychology (or related field) and expertise and interest in areas of particular relevance to educational research, such as, but not limited to, measurement theory, longitudinal methods, multi-level modeling, and quasi-experimental designs; a record of conducting research; a past history and/or potential for obtaining extramural funding; ability to teach introductory and advanced graduate courses; a strong commitment to mentoring students; and a philosophy compatible with the stated mission of the University to be a world-class institution dedicated to Christian principles and ideals. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience, evidence of successful grant writing to support research efforts; and substantive research interests that extend or complement the existing strengths of the department.
Responsibilities: Develop and teach graduate courses in quantitative methods; have a strong, fundable research program; contribute to graduate supervision; and provide service to the university and the profession.
Salary and Beginning Date: The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and professional experience. The anticipated date of appointment is August, 2012.
Application: Review of applications will begin November 4, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. All application materials should be sent electronically (preferably in pdf format) to the search committee chair, Dr. Terrill Saxon, at: terrill_saxon@baylor.edu. Candidates should email the following: a letter addressing position interest, qualifications, research areas, and teaching philosophy; curriculum vitae; and selected reprints. Candidates should arrange to have three letters of reference, emailed to the same address (these references should be named in the candidate’s cover letter). Original reference letters and transcripts showing terminal degree may be requested later. For further information about the Department of Educational Psychology or the position, see www.baylor.edu/soe/edp, or email the search committee chair.
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.
