University of Wisconsin System-posted about 1 year ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Madison, WI
Educational Services

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor 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 AI tools in educational contexts, while also committing to teaching and mentoring students.

  • 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
  • Work effectively within a diverse community
  • Work to maintain an inclusive work environment
  • Strong record of contributions to psychometrics and statistical modeling
  • Experience with machine learning or artificial intelligence tools
  • Commitment to teaching and mentoring students
  • Ability to integrate machine learning methods with measurement models
  • Knowledge of computational psychometrics and natural language processing
  • Experience in innovative approaches to assessment design, delivery, and scoring
  • Supportive environment for research and teaching
  • Opportunities for programmatic funding
  • Collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment
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