Assistant Professor
Educational Measurement and Psychometrics
The Department of Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation (ERME) is searching for a tenure-track faculty member at the level of Assistant Professor. Candidates are expected to show expertise in psychometrics, excellence in teaching, as well as interest and experience in methodological consulting. Psychometric expertise could include multidimensional item response theory models, latent class models, and computer based- and computer adaptive testing applications. Interest in one or more related areas such as the cognitive foundations of testing, measurement issues in performance assessment or Bayesian modeling is desirable. Expertise in applied multivariate statistics is a plus. There is an opportunity to be associated with the internationally acclaimed Center for the Study of Testing, Evaluation and Educational Policy (CSTEEP). A commitment to and experience in teaching and mentoring undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students is required, along with an emerging or established record of scholarly publications and potential for success in securing external funding.
Consistent with the mission of Boston College, faculty members in the school demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice through their scholarship and teaching. Applications from persons who would enhance the ethnic, linguistic and cultural diversity of the Lynch School are encouraged. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 20, 2010, until the position is filled. Please send current curriculum vitae, letter of interest, three samples of scholarly writing and three letters of reference to Dr. Henry Braun (braunh@bc.edu), Chair, Search Committee, Lynch School of Education, Boston College, 321 Campion Hall, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.
Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.