Apadivisions
Assistant/Associate Professor in QME- Educational Statistics
Apadivisions, Poughkeepsie, New York, United States,
The Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor position. This individual will contribute to research, teaching, and service with a primary affiliation within the Quantitative Methods in Education program. We seek a scholar who is well-versed in the development and application of statistical methods in education research.We are particularly interested in a scholar with evidence of, or the potential to develop, a nationally recognized research program that contributes to the interdisciplinary research environment of the Department, College, and University. Further, we seek an individual who has demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly as it relates to ensuring equitable opportunities for those who have been historically marginalized to learn, grow, and thrive across their lifespans.This is a 9-month, full-time appointment located on the Minneapolis campus with a target start date of August 25, 2025.Job Responsibilities
This position will be responsible to:Research (40%)
Develop and sustain a strong and coherent record of scholarship, pertinent to the development and application of statistical methods in education settings.Maintain a commitment to securing external funds in support of their scholarly inquiry.Teaching (40%)
Mentor and advise graduate students.Teach undergraduate courses and graduate-level courses on topics such as multivariate statistics, Bayesian methods, causal modeling, quasi-experimental research designs, latent variable models, and/or statistical computing. Course assignment(s) will build on the individual’s areas of expertise and research, with the department chair’s discretion to assign.Develop and deliver courses in ways that effectively account for a variety of diverse backgrounds, communities, identities, and abilities.Service (20%)
Participate in Department, College, University, and other outreach and public engagement activities, including service on internal committees or task forces, and making presentations to external constituencies.Participate in the activities of relevant professional organizations in quantitative methods in education.Required Qualifications for all applicants:
An earned doctorate in educational psychology, psychology, statistics or a related field with emphasis in quantitative methods.Experience or demonstrated ability in teaching graduate courses in applied statistics.Preparation, training, and experience focused on the development and application of statistical methods in education research or other related settings (e.g., nonprofit organizations, think tanks, industry).Experience and/or interest in working with diverse student populations or doing work in diverse communities.Required Qualifications for applicants at the Associate level:
Evidence of a strong and well-established programmatic line of research and resultant research productivity in the form of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and other relevant research products (e.g., book chapters).Established record of securing external sponsored funds.Evidence of leadership in the field (e.g., serving on editorial boards of methodological journals, national/international professional committees, sponsored grant review panels).Experience mentoring and advising students at the graduate level.Preferred Qualifications for all applicants:
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially in Department, College, University, and community service and governance.Demonstrated ability to engage in interdisciplinary research.Experience seeking and/or securing external sponsored funds.Experience mentoring and advising students at the graduate level.Preferred Qualifications for applicants at the Associate level:
Strong record of teaching, mentoring and advising at the graduate level.Research in education settings.About the Department of Educational Psychology
The Department of Educational Psychology provides training in the cognitive, emotional, and social learning processes that underlie education and human development across the lifespan, including: the psychological foundations of education, quantitative methods in education, the practice and science of counseling psychology, school psychology, and special education. Faculty and students provide leadership and consultation to the state, nation, and international community. The Department's scholarship and teaching enhance professional practice in schools and universities, community mental health agencies, business and industrial organizations, early childhood programs, and government agencies.About the College of Education and Human Development
The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the third largest college at the University, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That’s why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice.How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online:
https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/364621 . To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach the required pdfs listed below.This position requires that you attach the following documents as PDFs:cover letterdetailed resumenames and contact information of three professional referencesa statement of teaching interestsa statement of research interestsThe teaching and research statements should include prior or proposed contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Application Deadline:
The initial screening of applications will begin on 10/15/2024.Questions & Accommodations:
For general questions about the application process, contact epsy-hr@umn.edu. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612)-624-UOHR (8687).
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This position will be responsible to:Research (40%)
Develop and sustain a strong and coherent record of scholarship, pertinent to the development and application of statistical methods in education settings.Maintain a commitment to securing external funds in support of their scholarly inquiry.Teaching (40%)
Mentor and advise graduate students.Teach undergraduate courses and graduate-level courses on topics such as multivariate statistics, Bayesian methods, causal modeling, quasi-experimental research designs, latent variable models, and/or statistical computing. Course assignment(s) will build on the individual’s areas of expertise and research, with the department chair’s discretion to assign.Develop and deliver courses in ways that effectively account for a variety of diverse backgrounds, communities, identities, and abilities.Service (20%)
Participate in Department, College, University, and other outreach and public engagement activities, including service on internal committees or task forces, and making presentations to external constituencies.Participate in the activities of relevant professional organizations in quantitative methods in education.Required Qualifications for all applicants:
An earned doctorate in educational psychology, psychology, statistics or a related field with emphasis in quantitative methods.Experience or demonstrated ability in teaching graduate courses in applied statistics.Preparation, training, and experience focused on the development and application of statistical methods in education research or other related settings (e.g., nonprofit organizations, think tanks, industry).Experience and/or interest in working with diverse student populations or doing work in diverse communities.Required Qualifications for applicants at the Associate level:
Evidence of a strong and well-established programmatic line of research and resultant research productivity in the form of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and other relevant research products (e.g., book chapters).Established record of securing external sponsored funds.Evidence of leadership in the field (e.g., serving on editorial boards of methodological journals, national/international professional committees, sponsored grant review panels).Experience mentoring and advising students at the graduate level.Preferred Qualifications for all applicants:
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially in Department, College, University, and community service and governance.Demonstrated ability to engage in interdisciplinary research.Experience seeking and/or securing external sponsored funds.Experience mentoring and advising students at the graduate level.Preferred Qualifications for applicants at the Associate level:
Strong record of teaching, mentoring and advising at the graduate level.Research in education settings.About the Department of Educational Psychology
The Department of Educational Psychology provides training in the cognitive, emotional, and social learning processes that underlie education and human development across the lifespan, including: the psychological foundations of education, quantitative methods in education, the practice and science of counseling psychology, school psychology, and special education. Faculty and students provide leadership and consultation to the state, nation, and international community. The Department's scholarship and teaching enhance professional practice in schools and universities, community mental health agencies, business and industrial organizations, early childhood programs, and government agencies.About the College of Education and Human Development
The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the third largest college at the University, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That’s why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice.How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online:
https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/364621 . To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach the required pdfs listed below.This position requires that you attach the following documents as PDFs:cover letterdetailed resumenames and contact information of three professional referencesa statement of teaching interestsa statement of research interestsThe teaching and research statements should include prior or proposed contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Application Deadline:
The initial screening of applications will begin on 10/15/2024.Questions & Accommodations:
For general questions about the application process, contact epsy-hr@umn.edu. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612)-624-UOHR (8687).
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