The Department of Educational Leadership, Research, and Educational Technology (ELRT) at Boise State University seeks two tenure-track faculty members in Quantitative Methods at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Successful candidates will contribute to quantitative research methods scholarship, including its application to education and/or public service. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in areas such as, but not limited to, evaluation, educational technology, learning sciences, teacher education, organizational learning, human resource development, education and public service leadership, curriculum and instruction, and public policy and administration.
These are in-person, 9-month, tenure-track or tenured faculty positions starting in Fall 2027. The successful candidates will teach graduate courses on quantitative research methods, research design and methodology, program evaluation, educational measurement and assessment, and/or applied courses related to their area of expertise. Responsibilities include mentoring doctoral students (as an advisor or committee member), contributing to high-quality teaching and professional learning, and engaging in scholarly work that advances education and public service. The faculty members will also contribute to research and external funding, doctoral education, and program and professional service. Candidates with online teaching experience and experience supervising doctoral students are encouraged to apply.
The ELRT department in Boise State University’s College of Education and Public Service is committed to preparing and supporting educators who serve the diverse needs of learners, schools, and communities. Through undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, the department combines academic learning with meaningful practice, professional learning, research, and community partnerships. Faculty engage in teaching, doctoral education, clinical supervision, scholarship, service, and collaboration with P–12 schools, other disciplines, and community partners to strengthen educational practice and human performance. These efforts reflect Boise State’s broader commitments to student success, innovation, statewide impact, and meaningful community engagement. ELRT’s interconnected work prepares learners who are knowledgeable, reflective, collaborative, and committed to continued professional growth and to making a positive difference in the fields they serve.
The newly formed College of Education and Public Service (COEPS) at Boise State University empowers new generations of problem-solvers through expertise in leadership, learning, education, and public service. Its programs span undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral study and prepare students for careers in areas including teaching, educational leadership, educational technology, research, and workplace learning. COEPS faculty teach and conduct research across disciplines such as instructional design, educational technology, organizational development, leadership, and public service.
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Applications received by January 4, 2027 will receive full consideration. Review will begin January 5, 2027, and continue until the position is filled.
For questions regarding this position or search process, please contact Dazhi Yang, Ph.D. at dazhiyang@boisestate.edu
The 9-month salary range for an Assistant Professor starts at $70,000; the range for an Associate Professor starts at $80,000. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly, renewable contract. More information about faculty contracts and work days is available here.
Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):
