Assistant Professor
University of North Texas

Title: Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: Asst Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education

Department: UNT-Educational Psychology-132310

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The University:
UNT is a Carnegie Research I student-focused public university. It is the largest, most comprehensive university in Dallas-Fort Worth. UNT is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Minority-Serving Institution. UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its more than 45,000 students while empowering the region and world through innovative education and research.
The University of North Texas has been an innovator in preparing educators since it was established in 1890 as a teacher's college. Today, the College of Education continues this tradition by developing professionals who help others reach their full potential through powerful learning, social-emotional wellness, physical health and civic engagement. The college offers 12 bachelor's degrees, 19 master's and 16 doctoral concentrations that provide the training and field experience needed to teach people how to live more productive lives.
The Department of Educational Psychology offers doctoral, master's, and undergraduate programs. The department focuses on generating research, disseminating knowledge, and preparing scholars and practitioners for leadership in their fields while enhancing the development and effective functioning of individuals, schools, and families.

Position Overview

The Department invites applications for an appointment at the Assistant Professor rank. The position is for an applicant with expertise in quantitative methodology. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the continued development and success of the department and growing the graduate programs in Research Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (doctoral) and Research and Evaluation Methodology (master's) through research, teaching, and mentoring of students. Instructional roles may primarily include teaching graduate level courses in research methodology, including quantitative analysis and research design/methods. Traditional, online, and teaching at satellite sites may be required. The successful candidate will be expected to develop or continue an ongoing scholarship agenda in quantitative methodology. Expected scholarship includes regular publications in quality outlets, professional presentations, and submission of external grant proposals. Service on dissertation committees is expected both in the department and across the college, as well as representation of the discipline and department via committee participation and other relevant service activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate in Research Methodology, Quantitative Methods, Educational Psychology, or a closely related field with strong focus on quantitative methodology and research design. ABD candidates will be considered as long as the doctorate is successfully defended prior to the start date.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with ability to teach courses in experimental and quasi-experimental research design and analysis of social experiments, statistical methods for meta-analysis. Candidates with additional expertise in categorical data analysis, advanced measurement/psychometrics, or longitudinal data analysis are also preferred.
Preference will be given to candidates that are able to work with faculty and students with applied research interests in education and psychology. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching and research experience, as well as external funding or the potential for external funding, commensurate with rank.

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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