Oversee curriculum implementation and continuous refinement in
collaboration with departmental faculty and college
leadership.
Recruit, advise, and support graduate students, including
working professionals and non-traditional learners.
Coordinate course scheduling, instructional staffing, and
instructional quality for online courses.
Lead program assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement
efforts.
Support marketing, outreach, and enrollment management in
collaboration with the College and Graduate School.
Teach graduate-level courses in the Master's program, including
one or more of the following: Fundamentals of Probability and
Statistics; Data Analytics: Fundamentals and Ethics; Data Wrangling
and Preprocessing; Data Visualization; Regression Methods; Machine
Learning for Applied Research; Applications in Data Mining; Social
Network Analysis in Applied Research; Longitudinal Data Analytics;
and Fundamentals of Text Analytics.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in Data Science, Data Analytics, Quantitative Methods,
Quantitative Psychology, Statistics, Applied Statistics, or a
closely related field earned by January 1, 2027
- Demonstrated expertise in applied quantitative methods, data
analytics, or related domains.
- Experience with or strong potential for graduate-level
instruction and/or professional training in quantitative or
data-focused areas.
- Experience with or strong potential for leadership, program
coordination, or administrative experience in academic or
professional settings.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication
skills.
Appointment Details
This is a full-time professional-track appointment. The position
includes administrative responsibilities with associated support
(e.g., course releases or equivalent workload adjustments). In
addition to leadership of the Option III program, the Program
Director will carry an instructional load that includes
formula-funded courses in the Department of Educational Psychology.
The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027.
Established in 1891, the College of Education at UT-Austin
consistently ranks among the nation's top public colleges of
education. It is home to approximately 3,500 undergraduate and
graduate students and more than 300 faculty. In addition to its
longstanding commitment to academic excellence, the college has an
extraordinary record of advancing innovation, opportunity, health
and well-being, and educational improvement through research,
teaching, and public engagement. With annual research expenditures
totaling ~$60 million, the college generates knowledge with direct
relevance for schools, communities, health systems, and government
agencies across Texas and beyond. We also contribute to the state
through the preparation of educators and health professionals and
through a large network of external partnerships.
Over the past five years, the college has expanded its academic
programs and enrollment. The college serves students from major
metropolitan areas, smaller cities, rural regions, and border
communities in Texas, while also welcoming students from other
states and countries. Our students diverse experiences and
perspectives strengthen the college's mission to prepare educators,
professionals, researchers, and leaders who can address pressing
educational and community needs.
The University of Texas at Austin is the state's leading research
university, with approximately $1.3 billion in annual research
expenditures and a total enrollment of more than 55,000 students.
As a member of the Association of American Universities, UT-Austin
provides a robust ecosystem for interdisciplinary research through
partnerships with the College of Natural Sciences and with many
other academic and research units on campus including Dell Medical
School, the School of Social Work, and the Population Research
Center.
The campus is situated in Austin, one of the nation's most dynamic
and fastest-growing cities, and it is in a state that offers
outstanding opportunities for scholarly inquiry. Texas is home to
more than 10% of the nation's PK-12 student population, and
approximately 30% of Texas students speak a home language other
than English, collectively representing more than 100 languages.
Texas has also experienced significant growth in its healthcare,
sports, and education sectors. Together, the scale and complexity
of Texas, the dynamism of Austin, and the research strength of
UT-Austin offer an exceptional environment for scholars seeking to
advance knowledge and improve lives.
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted via Interfolio and should include
the following documents:
- Letter of application with stated qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information including title for three
references
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2027, and continue
until the position is filled. Pre-employment screening includes
verification of academic credentials and background check. For
additional information about the department, see
https://education.utexas.edu/departments/educational-psychology/
For questions regarding the application process, please contact
Becky Cook (
Becky.Cook@austin.utexas.edu).
Questions about the positions can be directed to the chair of the
search committee: Dr. Tiffany Whittaker (
t.whittaker@austin.utexas.edu).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all
applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and
affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of
equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,
religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and
activities, and admissions.
To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/190886
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