The  University  of  Iowa
College  of  Education
Department  of  Psychological  and  Quantitative  Foundations
Assistant  Professor  in  Educational  Measurement  and  Statistics
Position:    The  Department  of  Psychological  and  Quantitative  Foundations  at  The
University  of  Iowa  invites  applications  for  an  academic  year/9-­‐month  tenure-­‐track   faculty  position  at  the  rank  of  Assistant  Professor  in  the  Educational  Measurement  and
Statistics  program.
Description:    We  seek  an  individual  with  broad  interests  in  the  field  and  evidence  of   significant  professional  promise  or  accomplishment  in  research  that  will  impact  the   practice  of  educational  measurement,  statistics,  or  quantitative  methods.    The   successful  candidate  will  teach  undergraduate/graduate-­‐level  courses  and  pursue   research  in  educational  measurement  and  statistics.    An  individual  who  is  interested  in   innovation  that  expands  external  funding  sources  and  outreach  is  desired.
Education  Requirement:    Prospective  candidates  must  have  an  earned  doctorate  with   specialization  in  educational  measurement  and  statistics  by  August  20,  2015.
Required  Qualifications:    (1)  evidence  of  scholarly  productivity  and/or  promise  of  such;
(2)  evidence  of  teaching  skills;  (3)  potential  for  securing  external  funds  for  research,   training,  and  program  development;  (4)  interest  in  designing  and  applying  innovative   quantitative  methods  to  practical  issues  in  education;  (5)  ability  to  work  collaboratively   and  with  diverse  populations;  (6)  commitment  to  developing  and  teaching  online   courses.
Desirable  Qualifications:    (1)  experience  in  designing  and  applying  innovative   quantitative  methods  to  practical  issues  in  education;  (2)  experience  working   collaboratively  and  with  diverse  populations,  including  practitioners  and  researchers   from  theoretically,  methodologically,  and  substantively  diverse  backgrounds;  (3)   experience  in  securing  external  funds  for  research,  training,  and  program  development;
(4)  experience  teaching  and/or  designing  instruction  and  professional  development  in   face-­‐to-­‐face  and  online  formats.
Responsibilities:    The  successful  applicant  will  maintain  an  ongoing  program  of  research   in  educational  measurement,  statistics,  or  quantitative  methods;  design  and  teach   undergraduate/graduate  courses  in  educational  measurement  and  statistics,  with  a   commitment  to  online  offerings;  and  advise  MA  and  PhD  students.    In  addition,  the   successful  candidate  will  be  expected  to  pursue  and  secure  external  funding,  participate   in  the  activities  of  professional  organizations,  and  be  involved  with  state  and  national   activities  that  support  the  practice  of  educational  measurement  and  statistics.

Salary:    Highly  competitive  and  commensurate  with  qualifications  and   experience.    Excellent  start-­‐up  package,  benefits,  and  research  support.
Appointment:     Academic  year/9-­‐month  tenure-­‐track  appointment  beginning  August,
2015.
Applications:     Candidates  should  submit  an  application  letter  addressing  all   qualifications  noted  above,  curriculum  vitae,  two  or  three  examples  of  scholarly  writing,   teaching  evaluations,  three  letters  of  reference,  and  graduate  college  transcripts.    To   apply  for  this  position,  go  to  our  website  at   http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty  and  choose   requisition  number   65244 .    Address  inquiries  or  nominations  to   robet-­‐ ankenmann@uiowa.edu
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Screening:     Review  of  applications  will  begin  immediately  and  continue  until  the   position  is  filled.
The  University  of  Iowa  is  an  equal  opportunity/affirmative  action  employer.    All  qualified   applicants  are  encouraged  to  apply  and  will  receive  consideration  for  employment  free   from  discrimination  on  the  basis  of  race,  creed,  color,  national  origin,  age,  sex,   pregnancy,  sexual  orientation,  gender  identity,  genetic  information,  religion,   associational  preference,  status  as  a  qualified  individual  with  a  disability,  or  status  as  a   protected  veteran.    Full  domestic  partner  benefits  are  available.
The  University  of  Iowa  is  consistently  recognized  nationally  and  internationally  for  its   teaching,  research  and  service.     US  News  &  World  Report  ranks  The  University  of  Iowa
College  of  Education  and  its  professional  graduate  programs  among  the  top  programs   nationwide.    For  more  information  concerning  The  University  of  Iowa  College  of
Education,  visit  our  website  at   www.education.uiowa.edu
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Iowa  City  offers  many  diverse  activities  usually  available  only  in  larger  cities.    Iowa  City   serves  as  a  meeting  place  for  scholars,  artists,  and  scientists  and  is  home  to  excellent   hospitals,  as  well  as  medical,  scientific,  and  social  science  research.    The  relationship   between  Iowa  City  and  the  University  is  very  friendly,  cooperative  and  supportive.