What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor in Quantitative Methods in Educational Research position at University of California - Santa Barbara?
Position overview
Position title : Quantitative Methods in Educational Research
Salary range : The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $82,200 - $110,000.
Percent time : 100
Anticipated start : 7 / 1 / 2025
Application Window
Open date : November 25, 2024
Next review date : Friday, Jan 10, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date : Monday, Mar 31, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Education invites applicants for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) whose scholarship focuses on the use of quantitative methods of research and analysis in Education, with expertise in one or more of the following areas : measurement, generalized linear modeling, and the use of a range of methodological approaches in educational research. The successful applicant should also either have a substantive program of research that dovetails with their methodological interests or a demonstrated record of contributing to such research. The department is particularly interested in scholars with a strong focus on culturally sustaining and justice-oriented research methods.
This faculty member would be expected to teach graduate-level quantitative methods courses including the department's first-year introductory sequence on statistics and research methods and advanced courses in their area(s) of specialization.
The Gevirtz Graduate School of Education (GGSE) is part of UC Santa Barbara, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and located on the Pacific coast 90 miles north of Los Angeles.
As a public flagship institution, GGSE at UCSB is deeply committed to centering diversity in our work. We want candidates for positions in GGSE to demonstrate how their scholarship, teaching, and service will help us achieve our mission to serve diverse populations in our region, state, and nation in ways that allow us to achieve educational equity.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
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Have a PhD (or equivalent international degree) in Education or related field OR must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent), except the dissertation, at the time of application.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
PhD in Education or related field. Research area that significantly contributes to the development and / or use of quantitative methodologies used in educational research.
Preferred qualifications
Demonstrated ability or potential to obtain extramural support for research activities. Track record of and plans for future contributions to research, teaching, and / or service activities addressing the needs of individuals historically excluded from or marginalized within education.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research
- Statement of Teaching
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity
Reference requirements
3-5 letters of reference required. Applicants should provide the names and contact information for 3 to 5 references and must request letters of reference within the system in order to complete application requirements.
Apply link : https : / / recruit.ap.ucsb.edu / JPF02883
Help contact : aaron.ballett@ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
Job location : Santa Barbara, CA
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Salary : $82,200 - $110,000
