New position posting!
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Assistant/Associate Tenure Track/Tenured Faculty Position in Statistics, Measurement, and Evaluation in Education (Job ID 28419)
As part of our recently developed Strategic Plan and our enhanced commitment to research as an AAU member institution, the University of Missouri (MU) College of Education is committed to continued support of Statistics, Measurement, and Evaluation in Education. We are searching for an individual to fill a tenure track faculty position who shares the College’s commitment to quality research, excellent teaching, exceptional service to students and the profession, and to continuous quality improvement in an environment of civility and respect. We anticipate hiring at the Assistant/Associate level depending on qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Educational Research, Educational Measurement and Statistics, Quantitative Psychology or a related field by the time of appointment (anticipated September 1, 2019) with an emphasis in quantitative analysis.
- Evidence for effective teaching of research, statistics, measurement, and/or evaluation courses at the graduate level.
- Evidence of scholarly productivity and strong potential for securing external research funding (successful funding if at the Associate level).
Candidates will be evaluated on the following factors:
- Background in quantitative methods as applied in the educational, social, behavioral, or other psychological sciences.
- Experience and expertise in multilevel modeling, quantitative program evaluation, and/or causal inference.
- Ability to develop and sustain an independent program of scholarly research.
This position is in the Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology (ESCP).
About ESCP: ESCP offers doctoral and master’s degrees in Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and Statistics, Measurement, and Evaluation in Education. The department also houses the college’s Quantitative Research Certificate. More information on the department can be found at: http://education.missouri.edu/ESCP/index.php.
About the College: The College of Education is ranked among the top doctoral granting colleges of education in the country. Today, the College has a student population of approximately 1000 undergraduates and 1,600 graduate students, and over 100 faculty. The College is financially well positioned to invest in innovation. Annual expenditures for externally funded projects are approximately $20 million with funded projects in research, instruction and public service. Our research portfolio has increased significantly in recent years, and is poised for continued significant strategic growth. The College is a leader on the campus and is nationally recognized for its distance and online education programs.
About MU and the Surrounding Community: MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the largest of the four institutions in the University of Missouri System. In 1867, MU became the first public university in the nation to open a college specific to teacher preparation. Cultural diversity is an important goal supported by the Department, College, and MU. More information is available on the web at:
MU is located in Columbia, a metropolitan community of approximately 130,000 that has been rated by Money Magazine, Men’s Journal and MSN.COM as one of the best places to live in the U.S. MU has a student body of over 30,000, and is designated as a Carnegie Research University with very high research activity. MU is one of only six universities in the U.S. that is both the flagship and land grant institution housing medicine, veterinary medicine, and law on the same campus. As an AAU member institution since 1908, MU is recognized as one of the top research and educational institutions in the nation.
This position provides an opportunity to work at a world-class research university in a beautiful and diverse setting that offers a high quality of life. There are numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and Columbia has been recognized as a bike-friendly community. Both Kansas City and St. Louis are within a 90-minute drive offering the shopping and cultural opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Columbia has a very high-quality public school system and provides many opportunities for art, culture, and music enthusiasts.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Appointment: Tenure-track, 9-month appointment beginning September 1, 2019
To Apply: Apply on-line at https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic (Job ID 28419). Upload (a) a letter of application in which the candidate describes, in detail, their qualifications for the position, (b) evidence of teaching effectiveness (course syllabi, student evaluations, chair/advisor/peer reviews), ( c) diversity statement that describes experience with and commitment to diversity (250 words), and (d) names and contact information for three references in the Attachments section of the application. Your CV must be uploaded in the Resume/CV and Cover Letter section.
Please contact Dr. Francis Huang, search committee chair, (huangf@missouri.edu; 573-882-8689) for questions about the position.
Closing Date: Formal review of applications will begin December 8, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer: Women, minorities and disabled individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. To request ADA accommodations, please contact the Dean’s Office at 573-882-8524. The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence