"Assistant/Associate Assessment Specialist and Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure-Track in Assessment & Measurement"

Assistant/Associate Assessment Specialist and Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure-Track in Assessment & Measurement

Working Title: Assistant/Associate Assessment Specialist and Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure-Track in Assessment & Measurement

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: University Studies

Department: 100137 - Center for Assessment and Research

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Beginning Review Date: 1/4/2026

General Information:

The Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS) and the Department of Graduate Psychology at James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Assessment Specialist and Assistant/Associate Professor position in Assessment & Measurement. This position is a year-round (12-month) appointment. The role will contribute to campus assessment activities and to the Assessment and Measurement PhD program, which is dedicated to preparing professionals in assessment and measurement.

CARS integrates assessment, educational research, and graduate student training. CARS faculty work with interdisciplinary teams of JMU faculty and staff on a variety of projects related to the assessment and improvement of learning and developmental outcomes of university students. CARS faculty consult with campus programs on all phases of the assessment cycle, including the development of assessments and assessment plans, assist with the analysis of data and reporting of results, and provide guidance in the use of results for learning improvement. JMU is committed to student outcomes assessment and provides a unique, supportive setting for the development of innovative assessment practices. JMU has received an unprecedented twelve national awards for student learning outcomes assessment practice.

The Assessment & Measurement PhD program integrates strong training in measurement theory and quantitative methods, applied assessment skills and experiences, and the knowledge and skills necessary to influence assessment practice and policies. The doctoral program is housed with other nationally recognized graduate programs in the Department of Graduate Psychology. CARS faculty members teach courses in assessment, measurement, or statistics, mentor graduate students, and conduct scholarly research. The faculty has established an outstanding record of research productivity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The faculty member will teach two measurement, statistics, or research design courses per academic year; we are particularly interested in applicants who can teach courses in modern research design (e.g., quasi-experimental designs, causal inference, propensity score modeling, missing data techniques) or with expertise in testing, measurement, and psychometrics that include the use of artificial intelligence, large language models, and machine learning methodology. The faculty member will also advise graduate students, serve on dissertation and thesis committees, and maintain a program of research. The specific area of specialization for the candidate's research is open but should be a topic that advances contemporary quantitative methodology. Approximately 40% of the faculty member's time is allocated to JMU's outcomes assessment activities.

Qualifications:

Requirements for the position are a doctorate in a relevant field, credentials and a scholarship record in assessment, measurement, statistics, or research design (commensurate with rank), and effective organizational and communication skills. Candidates must have appropriate skills to teach courses in measurement, statistics, or research design and to advise graduate students in these areas. Experience in educational assessment or consulting is a plus.

Additional Posting Information:

Candidates will complete a faculty profile and submit:

• A letter of interest stating qualifications for the position (as Cover Letter)
• A curriculum vitae
• Copies of selected research publications (as Other Document #1)

JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

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