Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychometrics and Quantitative Methods

Anywhere

Share:

Job description

Department of Educational Psychology

College of Education and Human Sciences

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The Department of Educational Psychology seeks applicants for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in our Quantitative, Qualitative, and Psychometric Methods (QQPM) program beginning August 2027. We are seeking individuals with a doctorate in psychometrics, measurement, quantitative methods, or a related field to be completed no later than August 2027. Expertise or interest in modern psychometrics (e.g., modern issues in testing, large language models, fairness, equating, computerized adaptive testing, diagnostic classification models, automatic item generation, scale/test development), latent variable modeling approaches (e.g., IRT, SEM, person-centered analysis, factor analysis), multilevel modeling, and/or a related approach is required. Experience or interest in methodological applications relevant to the areas of applied statistics, causal inference, non-parametric and/or categorical data, Bayesian estimation and/or inference, and/or program evaluation is desirable

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Developing and maintaining an on-going program of methodological research leading to publications in major quantitative, psychometric, statistical and/or methodological journals.
  • Collaborating with faculty across the College of Education and Human Sciences, UNL, and the University of Nebraska system on methodological issues related to substantive research projects.
  • Effective instruction, student research advisement, and student mentoring
  • Participating in faculty governance
  • Participating in and/or preparing applications for external funding
  • Providing leadership and service at local, state, and national levels.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICIATIONS

  • Doctorate in psychometrics, measurement, quantitative methods, or a related field conferred no later than August 2027.
  • Research productivity and an emerging publication record.
  • Potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring graduate and/or undergraduate students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Evidence of success in pursuing and securing external funding.
  • Record of scholarly publications commensurate to faculty rank

ABOUT US
The Department of Educational Psychology (https://edpsyc.unl.edu) is nationally known for educational research that combines theoretical depth with practical significance; systematic mentorship of students and junior faculty; active collaboration among faculty and students and commitment to creating an environment where all individuals can thrive. We are a graduate-oriented department that offers master’s and doctoral degree specializations in QQPM, Development and Learning Sciences, School Psychology, and Counseling Psychology. The Department houses the Buros Center for Testing, the Nebraska Evaluation and Research Center, and the Nebraska Internship Consortium in Professional Psychology. The Department is also closely affiliated with the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools, an interdisciplinary center identified as an institutional Program of Excellence. The Department cooperates with four other academic departments in providing learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Education and Human Sciences.

The College of Education and Human Sciences strives to be a vibrant, welcoming, and caring community driven by our mission to enhance the lives of individuals, families, schools, and communities, and strengthening the relationships among them.

Residents of Lincoln, Nebraska enjoy a vibrant and growing community with a strong economy, low cost of living, and affordable housing (http://www.lincoln.org). Lincoln offers an abundance of parks, hiking and biking trails, and exceptional public schools. Notable entertainment and cultural opportunities can be found on and off campus in the downtown, Haymarket, and Railyard areas, and at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.

How to apply

Review of Applications begins November 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. To view full details and to apply, visit https://employment.unl.edu, F_260108. Applicants will be required to upload the following documents:

  1. Letter of application.
  2. Current vitae.
  3. Contact information for three professional references.
  4. Three samples of scholarly writing. Combine into a single document and attach as “Other Document.”

In addition, arrange for three reference letters with contact information to be sent to Dr. James Bovaird, QQPM Search Committee Chair, either by mail (114 Teachers College Hall, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68588-0345) or email sent directly from the reference ([email protected]) by the review date.

Candidates wishing additional information are encouraged to contact Dr. Bovaird by phone (402-570-4000) or email ([email protected]).

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See: Notice of Nondiscrimination

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See: Notice of Nondiscrimination