Assistant/Associate Professor, Quantitative and/or Mixed Methods Applied Researc

Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor, Quantitative and/or Mixed Methods Applied Research Tenure Status Tenure Track Provide Rank Assistant/Associate Professor Position Number 070441 Department Leadership & Edu Studies - 260300 Position Summary Information Minimum Qualifications Earned doctorate in Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Measurement, Learning Sciences, Quantitative Methods, or a closely related field by the start date. Evidence of, or potential for, an active research agenda in applied quantitative and/or mixed methods; evidence of previous application of these methods to relevant issues in education; and experience, or demonstrated interest, in teaching quantitative and/or mixed methods research. Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) The department seeks candidates with experience in quantitative and/or mixed methods applied research, assessment/evaluation, action research, and other practitioner-focused research courses in online graduate programs. Expertise in teaching in multiple formats, including online; experience mentoring graduate students, particularly on research design and applied methodologies; and evidence of securing external research funding. A professional and pedagogical alignment with critical quantitative methodology is welcome. License/Certification Required N/A Description of the Department or Unit Appalachian State University's Department of Leadership and Educational Studies in the Reich College of Education seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Research position, starting in Fall 2025. This position entails teaching EdD and master's courses in quantitative methods, mixed methods, and other applied, practitioner-focused research courses as needed. The successful applicant will be expected to maintain an on-going program of research and publication, advise and mentor graduate students, serve on doctoral student dissertation committees, work with a variety of student populations, and provide service to the university and profession. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teach and develop courses in graduate level applied and practitioner-focused quantitative and/or mixed methods research; support and mentor doctoral students (EdD) in dissertation research and masters-level student projects, using methodologies such as action research and program evaluation, as well as assessment; engage in an active program of research, with the potential for securing internal and external funding; collaborate with faculty across the Reich College of Education on interdisciplinary research, teaching, and service initiatives; and provide service to the department, college, university, and community through committee work, graduate student advising, and curriculum development. Presence on campus for faculty and committee meetings, commencement ceremonies, and other activities is an essential function of the position. Type of Position Full Time Position Appointment Type 1.0 Number Of Months Per Year 9 Physical Demands of Position To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Posting Details Information Proposed Date of Hire 08/01/2025 Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. ABD Consideration: ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below) ABD Description ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year. No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered. Special Instructions to Applicants Applications received by 12/10/2024 will receive full consideration. Pre-employment background checks required. For more information, please contact Dr. Alecia Jackson (jacksonayappstate.edu) or Dr. Jennifer McGee (mcgeejrappstate.edu), Search Committee Co-Chairs. UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. Posting Date 11/27/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 12/10/2024 Search Chair Name Jennifer McGee, Alecia Jackson Search Chair Email mcgeejrappstate.edu, jacksonayappstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48721 Posting Number FA00476P