The University of Texas at Austin, College of Education
The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Educational Psychology is seeking a faculty member in the area of Quantitative Methods at the Assistant Professor level. The mission of this program area is to offer training in modern statistical and psychometric methods to prepare graduates to advance methodological research and to apply those methods to address educational and social science research questions. The Department of Educational Psychology has robust graduate programs and is currently ranked #9 among Best Educational Psychology Programs by U.S. News & World ReportThe broad focus of the department is scholarship related to health and learning throughout the life span. We are committed to an intellectually diverse, welcoming and engaging working and learning environment and are seeking candidates whose research, teaching and service have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to serving students from across Texas, the country, and world, including those who have been historically underrepresented in higher education.
The successful candidate for this position will have strong potential for research excellence focused broadly on quantitative methods. We are particularly interested in scholars pursuing research impact in the following exemplar areas: multilevel modeling, missing data analysis, research design, multivariate analysis, and/or statistical learning. We expect the successful candidate will have potential for securing external grants to support their program of research, at the level necessary to ensure the impact of their work. In addition, the successful candidate will be an excellent mentor and will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching in one or more of the following areas: multilevel modeling, missing data analysis, research design, multivariate analysis, and Monte Carlo simulation methods.
The College of Education, ranked among the top public colleges of education in the country, has a longstanding commitment to the shared values of equity, excellence, innovation, empowerment, community-focus, and endeavors to bridge research and practice. We view creating a welcoming, engaged campus community as interconnected with academic excellence in the work of our faculty. The college has experienced a rapid expansion of interest in its academic programs over the past five years. More than half of our admitted students identify as Latina/o and more than 30% are first-generation college students. Our students are joined by a diverse and world class faculty who are among the nation’s leading experts in their respective fields.
As a leading college of education in Texas and beyond, we are agents of change committed to transforming education and health research, practice, and policy to ensure the thriving of children, families, schools and communities. In our efforts to align our college to address the most pressing challenges in the fields of education and health, we launched a strategic vision known as Reimagine Education (see education.utexas.edu/about/college-leadership/deans-office/reimagine-education). In advancing this effort, we have organized our academic and research aspirations around three Signature Impact Areas: Advancing Equity and Eliminating Disparities in Health and Education, Attending to Place and Context, and Thriving through Transitions.
Candidates must have the following qualifications:
As a venue for research, Texas is home to more than 10% of the nation’s K-12 student population, more than half of whom identify as Hispanic. The University of Texas at Austin is the flagship state university of Texas, and one of the few universities in the U.S. that is both a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. UT Austin values and supports interdisciplinary research and, with the opening of the Dell Medical School, provides outstanding access to opportunities for collaboration with world-renowned medical faculty. Austin, Texas is an exciting, welcoming, and inclusive city with the reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World.
The position is supported by a competitive start-up package, compensation appropriate to rank and experience, expansive laboratory space, and access to state-of-the-art core facilities. Hiring is contingent upon funding.
Review of applications will begin October 2, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please provide all requested materials by September 30, 2023. Applicants should upload the following items to the Interfolio system:
UT Austin is an equal opportunity institution that is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We encourage qualified applicants from underrepresented communities to apply.
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. Hyeon-Ah Kang ( hkang@austin.utexas.edu).
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.
