Assistant Professor - Educational Research, Measurement, and Analysis

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POSITION: Assistant Professor. This is a nine-month tenure-track position in the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology beginning August 2025. This faculty member will be hired to support the Educational Research, Measurement, and Analysis ( ERMA) area in the Educational Psychology program, which offers MS and PhD degrees designed to prepare academics and researchers, in fields related to education. We are seeking faculty committed to both research and practice with expertise in applied quantitative educational research methods, measurement, and analysis. ERMA faculty support the College of Education's commitment to undergraduate and graduate education by offering coursework in educational research and evaluation. The university's commitment to excellence is outlined in the Auburn University Strategic Plan. Review of applications will begin January 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology is housed in the College of Education. The department offers a range of master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees in higher education administration, educational psychology, educational leadership, and adult education. The link to apply is https://www.auemployment.com/postings/49210

1) Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in quantitative research methods, measurement, and evaluation

2) Engage in rigorous research resulting in scholarly publications, preferably peer-reviewed journal articles in prestigious outlets

3) Direct student research including projects, theses, and dissertations

4) Serve as a methodologist on dissertation committees and advise graduate students;

5) Participate in the planning and implementation of curricular changes for the program and department

6) Provide institutional service as assigned by the department head and engage in professional service within the discipline

7) Participate in professional activities as needed to ensure the well-being of the program, department, and college

8) Secure extramural research funding as appropriate to disciplinary focus

Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

1) Earned doctorate in educational research methods, measurement, evaluation; educational psychology; educational policy; or a closely related area at the time of employment

2) Evidence of expertise in quantitative methodology

3) Evidence of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals and ability to support the university's Very High Research Designation

4) Evidence of strong potential for excellence in teaching (face-to-face and online)

5) Effective interpersonal and communication skills

6) Commitment to the values and priorities of the College of Education ( https://education.auburn.edu/college-of-education-strategic-plan/; https://education.auburn.edu/about-the-college/vision-mission-and-core-values/)

Evidence of extramural support or of potential to be successful in securing extramural support

1) Ability and experience with advanced methods, measurement, and/or program evaluation

2) Ability and experience in developing quantitative methods curriculum

Potential for interdisciplinary collaboration with professionals and students

Please submit the following:

1) A letter of application for the position that speaks to the required and desired qualifications listed above

2) Curriculum vita

3) A research statement describing the applicant's research agenda and record of or potential for securing extramural research funding

4) Examples of research publications (e.g, articles, conference presentations, manuscript drafts, etc.)

5) Evidence of experience in teaching and/or mentoring (e.g., teaching effectiveness reports, faculty peer evaluations, sample syllabi, etc.)

6) Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hiring)

7) Contact information including name, title, email address, and phone number for three professional references

Note: Please submit documents 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 in the Other Documentation section. The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment. .

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.