Assistant Professor of Quantitative

U W-MADISON DIV. CONTINUING STUDIES • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The University of Wisconsin - Madison is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in the Quantitative Methods Program within the Department of Educational Psychology. This position focuses on advancing methodologies in psychometrics and statistical modeling, particularly at the intersection of data science and educational measurement. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development and application of machine learning and artificial intelligence tools to enhance educational practices and outcomes, while also committing to teaching and mentoring students.

Requirements

• Strong record of contributions to psychometrics and statistical modeling
• Experience with machine learning or artificial intelligence tools
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring students
• Knowledge in computational psychometrics and natural language processing
• Ability to integrate machine learning methods with measurement models

Nice To Haves

• Experience in innovative approaches to assessment design, delivery, and scoring

Responsibilities

• Maintain an independent, externally-funded research program
• Mentor and advise graduate students
• Collaborate with RISE investigators and RISE AI faculty across campus
• Publish results in leading journals appropriate to areas of investigation
• Teach quantitative methods courses at the graduate or undergraduate level
• Participate in department, school, and university-level service appropriate to rank

Benefits

• Supportive environment for research and teaching
• Collaborative and interdisciplinary research opportunities
• Programmatic funding for research

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed