DEPARTMENT CHAIR
DEPARTMENT OF MEASUREMENT, STATISTICS & EVALUATION
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland
The Department of Measurement, Statistics and
Evaluation (EDMS) at the University of Maryland invites
nominations and applications for the position of Chair. The
Department is a leader in its field and we seek a Chair who
would understand the research mission and accomplishments
of the department, as well as its teaching and service
missions in the College of Education and the university.
Among the responsibilities of the Chair are:
� Facilitating and enhancing the premier graduate
education experience offered by EDMS as well as leading in
the development of new programs
� Continuing the Department�s tradition of national and
international prominence within the professional community
� Fostering the research productivity of faculty
� Serving as a strong advocate for the Department�s
mission in the College and the University
� Coordinating the Department�s research centers and
managing fiscal planning
The Department has existed within the College for more
than 30 years and comprises seven tenure-track faculty
members with expertise in educational statistics, applied
measurement, psychometrics, evaluation, and assessment. The
Department operates three research centers (CSAVE, MARCES
and PADI) with which faculty members are associated. In
addition, one faculty member currently has a Career Grant
from NSF. Currently, 26 of our approximately 60 graduate
students are supported by fellowships or assistantships and
several of our students have held prestigious fellowships
including ETS and Fulbright Fellowships.
The Department offers Masters and Doctoral degrees in
the general areas of measurement, statistics and
evaluation. In addition, a Fifth Year Masters/Bachelors
program is available for selected undergraduates. Jointly
with the National Center for Education Statistics, we offer
a Certificate Program in Large Scale Education Assessment
and recently have had a certificate program approved in
Measurement, Statistics and Evaluation for non-major
graduate students. The proximity to Washington DC and the
many agencies there make our location very desirable. More
information about the Department can be found at
www.education.umd.edu/EDMS.
Qualifications for the position include:
� Earned doctorate in educational statistics, educational
measurement, psychometrics or related field
� Record of publications and external funding commensurate
with appointment at rank of Professor
� Strong communication and leadership skills
� Experience mentoring faculty at all levels
� Administrative experience at some level is desirable but
not mandatory
� Managing fiscal planning
We encourage applications from minority candidates,
women and persons with disabilities. The University of
Maryland is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer, and is dedicated to increasing diversity of its
faculty through hiring and retention of minorities, women,
and persons with disabilities.
Candidates should submit a letter of application
addressing the qualifications and expectations noted above,
a current curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of
three persons from whom letters of reference may be
requested. Requests for confidentiality until the final
phase of the search will be honored.
All nominations and applications should be forwarded
to:
Philip J. Burke Ph.D.
Department of Special Education
Room 1308 Benjamin Building
College of Education
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland 20742
Voice: 301-405-6515
FAX: 301-314-9158
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled. For fullest
consideration, please submit by October 1, 2004.
Appointment to the position will be effective July 1, 2005.
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