Teaching Assistant Professor

Research, Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics

Start Date: Fall 2024

POSITION:The College of Education and Human Sciences at Oklahoma State University is seeking a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor in Research, Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics (REMS) starting August 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES:The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in educational and psychological statistics, measurement, and other areas appropriate to the candidate’s expertise and the program’s needs. Additional responsibilities may include engagement in scholarly activity, and serving as a resource to the school, college and university. The teaching load will be eight courses over the course of the nine-month academic year (4/4 teaching load).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications include an earned doctorate in a quantitative methods discipline with a strong emphasis on methodological research (e.g., simulation work), a record of scholarly productivity commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience, and potential for excellence in teaching.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans. Information on benefits can be founded at https://hr.okstate.edu/benefits/index.html

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The REMS Program offers degree programs that focus on theoretical and applied statistical methods in education, psychology and social sciences, with additional coursework in educational psychology and a cognate area of the student’s choice. Graduates pursue a variety of educational research and evaluation careers within public schools, government agencies, private corporations, foundations and national testing agencies.

Oklahoma State University is a comprehensive land-grant university with an enrollment of more than 25,000 students. The university offers 87 undergraduate majors, 84 master’s programs and 48 programs at the doctoral levels at campuses in Stillwater and Tulsa. Stillwater is approximately 65 miles from both the Tulsa and Oklahoma City metropolitan areas, providing opportunities for additional dining, cultural, and professional sporting events experiences. Providing a combination of larger city amenities with an airport and cultural life, while maintaining the charm of a smaller community with affordable housing and excellent schools, Stillwater is ranked as one of America's safest cities. See http://VisitStillwater.org for more information.

The College of Education and Human Sciences includes 7 academic units, 172 faculty, and nearly 200 full-time staff. Additional information regarding the College of Education and Human Sciences may be found at http://education.okstate.edu/.

For more information on the Research, Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics program, please visit our web site at:

https://education.okstate.edu/departments-programs/educational-foundations-leadership-aviation/research-evaluation-measurement-statistics/

APPLICATION INFORMATION: The process of reviewing applications will begin December 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, please visit http://jobs.okstate.edu and submit the following: a letter of application, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and complete contact information (phone, email, physical mailing address) of three professional references. For assistance with your required materials, you may contact Patricia Karcher, SEFLA Administrative Associate, at patricia.karcher@okstate.edu.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.