Assistant Professor of Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation, Quantitative Methods
- Lexington, KY
- Permanent
- Full-time
Requisition Number FE04602
Working Title EPE-Quantitative Methods
Department Name 8G060:Educational Policy Studies and Evaluatio
Work Location Lexington, KY
Type of Position Faculty
Position Time Status Full-Time
Tenure Track Status Tenure Track
Required EducationRequired education includes an earned doctorate in an area related to quantitative research methods and methodologies, assessment and evaluation in educational settings, psychometrics and measurement, or similar areas.
Required Related ExperienceRequired qualifications include expertise in conducting quantitative research and teaching quantitative methods and methodologies at the graduate level; evidence of scholarly productivity; experience working with student populations; and excellent oral and written communication abilities.
Required License/Registration/Certificationn/a
Job SummaryThe Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation (EPE) in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications and nominations for a tenure track Assistant Professor position, effective August 15, 2026. The individual will be responsible for carrying out research, teaching, and service within the department in their specialty area related to quantitative research methods and methodologies, assessment and evaluation in educational settings, psychometrics and measurement, or similar areas.The successful candidate will be expected to have an active research and professional service agenda and pursue external funding. Main duties and responsibilities also include the following: Teach courses in EPE; assist with the recruitment and advising of graduate students and serve on program committees; and support the strategic goals and priorities of the Department, College, and University.Applicants should submit an application at and include:
- A cover letter (upload under Cover Letter) - Address the candidate's areas of specialization and courses they desire to teach
- A curriculum vitae (upload under Curriculum Vita)
- Statement on Teaching and Service (upload under Specific Request 1)
- Statement on Research and Scholarly Activity (upload under Specific Request 2)
- Three (3) Writing Samples (upload under Writing Samples)
- Unofficial Academic Transcripts - official transcripts required upon hire
- Names of three people from whom references maybe solicited when prompted in the application
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/ExperiencePreferred qualifications include a robust research agenda; successful postsecondary teaching, including online teaching experience; effective mentoring and advising of graduate students; demonstrated expertise as a quantitative methodologist; and evidenced or demonstrated potential attainment of extramural research funding.