Faculty Position at University of Connecticut

[Mccoach, D. Betsy]

Assistant/Associate Professor
The Neag School of Education
University of Connecticut

The Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment Program at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

The successful candidate will take a leadership role in securing external funding for research in measurement, evaluation, and assessment-related areas that support the mission of the Neag School of Education. In addition, the faculty member will be expected to provide support for researchers across the school in obtaining external funding. Responsibilities of the position also include teaching introductory/advanced courses in educational research methodology, program evaluation, or assessment, along with supervision of graduate student research.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Education or relevant area by time of appointment; a background in educational measurement, assessment, or evaluation; a research agenda focused around quantitative research methodology, assessment or evaluation issues; and a record of publication in areas relevant to the position. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications: A record of successful grant activity, especially at the PI or co-PI level; an interest or experience in education policy analysis; and the ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience, or apply understanding of issues such as diversity and multiculturalism to scholarship.

This is a nine-month, tenure-track position. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate's primary academic appointment will be at the Storrs campus with the possibility of work at UConn's regional campuses across the state.

Please visit Husky Hire at www.jobs.uconn.edu to submit curriculum vitae, a formal letter addressing qualifications and describing research and/or professional plans and teaching philosophy. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to H. Jane Rogers, Chair of the MEA Search Committee, c/o Joanne Roberge, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut, 249 Glenbrook Road Unit 2064, Storrs CT 06269. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer. (Search # 2011239)

 

 

D. Betsy McCoach, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment Program

Educational Psychology Department

University of Connecticut

249 Glenbrook Road, Unit 2064

Storrs, CT 06269-2064

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