Clinical Assistant Professor of Measurement and Statistics
UNCG School of Education
Department of Information, Library & Research Sciences
The Educational Research Methodology (ERM) program in the Department of Information, Library, & Research Sciences (ILRS) at the UNC Greensboro School of Education invites applications for a clinical assistant faculty position to begin August 1, 2024.
Position Summary
This position involves teaching, student advising and mentoring responsibilities for our graduate and undergraduate degree programs.
Expertise in educational statistics and measurement is required. Preference is given for candidates with expertise and/or interest in computational psychometrics, machine learning, large data mining, AI-driven assessment, and/or data viz. Experience with R, python or Matlab is desirable, as well as experience with culturally responsive assessment. Online teaching experience is desirable. Candidates should also be able to contribute to teaching and advising related to some of the following areas: univariate statistics, multivariate statistics, CTT, IRT, HLM, or SEM.
Responsibilities
- Participate in instruction, advising, service and scholarly activities
- Teach primarily face-to-face in the graduate and undergraduate programs. Some online teaching at the graduate level may also be required.
- Mentor and advise graduate students
- Provide service to the department, school, university, profession, and community
Qualifications: This position requires an earned doctorate in Measurement, Quantitative or Educational Psychology, Educational Research Methodology, or a related discipline.by start date of employment. Consideration will be given to candidates who have not yet earned their doctorate at the time of application, but who anticipate earning their doctorate in the near future.
Application Process
All applicants must complete an online application that should be submitted here: https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/28313.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications should include:
- A letter of application, including statements that articulate the candidate’s teaching philosophy, research agenda, and service and community engagement philosophies and mission.
- Current vitae
- List of three references (including name, phone number, and email)
More Information
For further information or questions about this position, please contact:
Dr. Kyung Yong Kim
Search Committee Chair
K_kim9@uncg.edu
Setting. The Educational Research Methodology program is housed in the Department of Information, Library, and Research Sciences within the School of Education at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, which is classified by The Carnegie Foundation as a research intensive university.
The Educational Research Methodology program is a strong internationally recognized program in educational measurement and evaluation, offering undergraduate courses and M.S., M.S./Ph.D. and Ph.D. programs that prepare graduate students to compete for top-tier positions in academia and the private sector. ERM offers an extensive curriculum in educational measurement, evaluation, and quantitative methodology. Hands-on, practical learning experiences of students in the ERM are facilitated and supported by the Department’s Office of Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Services (OAERS), which assists with securing student internship opportunities, research grants, and contracts pertaining to evaluation, measurement, and research methodology. More information about the Department can be accessed at http://erm.uncg.edu. The Department seeks to continue its tradition of rigorous training in measurement and quantitative methodologies, and is seeking applicants who share that vision.
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with approximately 18,000 students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. UNCG now ranks No. 1 statewide and No. 23 nationally for social mobility, a 2020 U.S. News & World Report category highlighting institutions that are most successful in enrolling and graduating students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.