Position :   The Iowa Testing Programs and Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations at The University of Iowa invite applications for an open rank, tenure-track faculty appointment in Educational Measurement and Statistics that will hold the position of Associate Director in Iowa Testing Programs . The position will begin no later than August 2025.

Description :   We seek an individual with outstanding applied or theoretical research in the field of testing and measurement who has broad interests and evidence of significant professional accomplishment in measurement research, development, and implementation contributing to the improved use of testing and assessment in education.

Education Requirement :   Prospective candidates must have an earned doctorate with specialization in educational measurement.

Required Qualifications :   (1) significant evidence of leadership in K-12 large-scale assessment; (2) significant evidence of contributions to the design, development, and implementation of tests in education; and (3) significant evidence of scholarly productivity.

Desirable Qualifications :   (1) evidence of teaching skills; (2) potential for maintaining and securing external funds for research, training, and program development; (3) experience working collaboratively with practitioners and researchers from different theoretical and methodological backgrounds who act from a range of different perspectives.

Responsibilities :   The successful applicant will be a part of the rich history of the Iowa Testing Programs in the College of Education at the University of Iowa. The successful candidate will be expected to become involved in managing and maintaining existing external funding, to pursue and secure additional relationships and funding sources, to participate in the activities of professional organizations, to engage in state and national activities that support the practice of educational measurement, and to assume leadership responsibilities in Iowa Testing Programs. In addition, candidates will be expected to maintain an ongoing program of research in educational measurement, design and teach graduate courses in educational measurement, and advise MA and PhD students. The successful candidate also will be expected to contribute directly to the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress , the Iowa Assessments , and related programs and materials designed and developed by Iowa Testing Programs.

Salary :   Highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent start-up package, benefits, and research support.

Appointment :   Fiscal year / 12-month tenure-track appointment beginning no later than August 2025.

Applications : Candidates should submit an application letter addressing all qualifications, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations (if prior teaching experience), two samples of scholarly writing, and contact information for three references. To apply for the position, go to our website at http : / / jobs.uiowa.edu / faculty and choose requisition number 75440. Address inquiries or nominations to search committee chairs : Catherine Welch ( [email protected] ) and Stephen Dunbar ([email protected]).

Screening :   Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Disclosure : Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

About the University and Surrounding Community

The University of Iowa (UI) is a world-renowned institution located in Iowa City, an UNESCO City of Literature that is recognized as one of the country’s most livable communities. With more than 70,000 residents, Iowa City is an attractive haven for scholars, scientists, artists, writers, and professionals of all kinds.  Highlights of living in Iowa City include outstanding schools and libraries , a lively downtown offering an array of events focused on arts, learning, and cultural development, and the unique charm of a vibrant college town connected by easy travel to larger cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, and St. Louis. Iowa City and UI are intertwined for the benefit of the university and the surrounding communities.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining innovative and diverse faculty and staff, which involves providing opportunities for employees to “Build a Career and Build a Life” in the Iowa City area. The University offers several benefits to support faculty in achieving a healthy work / life balance including domestic partner benefits, family caregiving leave, and flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care. For more information about local work / life resources, including dual-career support, please see : worklife.uiowa.edu .

About the Program

The Educational Measurement and Statistics program at The University of Iowa is a world-famous masters and doctoral program with ties to the internationally-renowned Iowa Testing Programs , as well as industry giants – such as ACT and Pearson – that are located in Iowa City. Both ACT and Pearson owe their beginnings to the college’s testing pioneer, E.F. Lindquist, and the brilliant history related to his research. The program trains students in educational measurement, applied statistics, and data science in social and education sciences to produce scholars who obtain employment in a wide range of industries, from ACT and Pearson to Gallup and Amazon, in addition to positions in postsecondary education. Students, staff, and faculty benefit from a community of assessment professionals in the local area and opportunities for interdisciplinary research, among other valuable assets.

About the College

Recognized as the State of Iowa’s top College of Education , we offer more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including licensure, endorsement, and certificate programs, many of which are regularly ranked among the best in the nation.  Students study with our world-renowned faculty who are the leaders in their fields.  Our college is comprised of four departments : Educational Policy and Leadership Studies , Psychological and Quantitative Foundations , Counselor Education , and Teaching and Learning .  The College houses several Centers that support work in critical areas of education, including UI REACH , Iowa Reading Research Center , Scanlan Center for School Mental Health , and the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development . The College is guided by a Strategic Plan which defines our mission and the vision and values that bolster it. We value access, opportunity, and diversity, which includes practicing intentional and active engagement in community building across difference through the College of Education Community Collaborative .

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.