quantitative methods as applied in the education, social, behavioral, and/or biological sciences, evidence of outstanding scholarly research, and interest in participating in collaborative research projects, as well as a strong record of teaching graduate or undergraduate students.
This position requires expertise in quantitative methodology, with preference for methodologies
related to modeling of measurement and causal/structural systems as well as the role of emerging
and evolving artificial intelligence tools within those systems. The individual in this position will
also be expected to engage with on-campus communities of university scholars in applications of
quantitative methods as well as potential research collaboration with local, state and federal
agencies. Duties will include (1) continuation of an advanced and clear line of methodological
research, (2) teaching within the QMMS graduate, and potentially undergraduate, level statistics
and measurement course sequences, including advanced specialty courses, (3) assisting in the
development of new programs and coursework, (4) advising master’s and doctoral students, (5)
involvement in service to the university and to the profession at state, national, and international
levels, and (6) securing and administering external contracts and grants.
The QMMS Program has a typical enrollment of around two dozen students in its doctoral and
master’s programs, most of whom are full-time with some form of financial support. Faculty
research interests and additional information about QMMS can be found by visiting the HDQM
departmental website: https://education.umd.edu/academics/departments/hdqm/qmms.
For fullest consideration, applicants should submit the following materials electronically via the
University of Maryland Jobs Portal on Workday (https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP)
no later than September 15, 2026: (1) cover letter summarizing qualifications; (2) current
curriculum vitae; (3) reprints of at least one, but not more than three, scholarly publications; and
(4) names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three individuals who may be contacted by
the committee as references. Once on the job portal page, type in JR104228 into the search bar
and it will take you to the position where you will find a red radio “APPLY” button. Click to
begin uploading your documents.
For additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the search committee chair:
Dr. Jeffrey R. Harring
Quantitative Methodology: Measurement and Statistics (QMMS) Program
E-mail: harring@umd.edu
Phone: (443) 285-9601
The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
Applications by women and minorities are strongly encouraged.