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2009-2010 School of Education Faculty Position in Quantitative Research Methods and Policy Analysis

The UCB School of Education is located at the flagship campus of the University of Colorado, situated at the base of the Rocky Mountains 25 miles northwest of Denver. The School has a tradition of excellence and offers a welcoming and collaborative environment for scholars who desire to pursue the highest quality research and teaching. As a community, we embrace the principles of social justice, democracy, and diversity as the historic moral imperatives of U.S. public schooling. Candidates, therefore, should be committed to working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations. The School ranks among the nation’s most distinguished in terms of the quality and importance of the scholarly contributions made by its faculty and students. Graduate degrees (MA & PhD) are offered in five areas of emphasis – Educational Foundations, Policy, and Practice; Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity; Curriculum and Instruction; Educational Psychology; and Research and Evaluation Methodology. Our exemplary, research-based teacher education programs (undergraduate and Masters) are an integral part of the life of the School. Find more program information at http://www.colorado.edu/education/.

Faculty Position in Quantitative Research Methods and Policy Analysis

The School intends to hire at the Associate Professor level, with consideration given to hiring at the Professor level when appropriate. Scholars of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications: This position is rostered in the Research and Evaluation Methodology program area. Candidates for this position must have an earned doctorate in the specialized area and must have expertise in statistics and/or psychometrics. Qualifications for this position include:

the ability to apply quantitative methods to the analysis of educational policy issues;
an active and high-profile research agenda;
a track record of obtaining, or the potential to obtain, external funding; and
a willingness to collaborate on large-scale research projects

Responsibilities: Candidates for the position must be willing to contribute to teaching and program development, conduct research, publish in significant refereed journals and seek outside funding. Specifically, candidates should be prepared to teach statistics and/or measurement courses at the masters and doctoral level and to mentor PhD students specializing in quantitative methods and policy analysis. Candidates must also be prepared to serve as a resource to faculty and advanced doctoral students who are conducting quantitative studies.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and scholarly record.

Job Posting #805425

Application Materials:Inquiries concerning a specific position should be directed to the appropriate contact person. Completed applications must include a letter of application specifying the desired position, a curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation. Submit application materials electronically at http://www.jobsatcu.com/ (reference job posting number listed above).

Closing Date: The review of applications will begin on November 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact for Faculty Position in Quantitative Research Methods and Policy Analysis:
Dr. Derek Briggs (303) 492-6320
Email: Derek.Briggs@colorado.edu

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