Faculty Position in CARS & Assessment and Measurement

Assistant/Associate Assessment Specialist and Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Assessment and Measurement

(Posting Number 20001623)

Center for Assessment and Research Studies and Department of Graduate Psychology

James Madison University

The Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS) and the Department of Graduate Psychology at James Madison University (JMU) invite applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Assessment Specialist and Assistant/Associate Professor position in Assessment & Measurement. This position is a year-round (12-month) appointment.  The role will contribute to campus assessment activities and to the Assessment and Measurement PhD program, which is dedicated to preparing professionals in assessment and measurement.

CARS integrates assessment, educational research, and graduate student training. CARS faculty work with interdisciplinary teams of JMU faculty and staff on a variety of projects related to the assessment and improvement of learning and developmental outcomes of university students. CARS faculty consult with campus programs on all phases of the assessment cycle, including the development of assessments and assessment plans, assist with the analysis of data and reporting of results, and provide guidance in the use of results for learning improvement. JMU is committed to student outcomes assessment and provides a unique, supportive setting for the development of innovative assessment practices. JMU has received an unprecedented twelve national awards for student learning outcomes assessment practice.

The Assessment & Measurement PhD program integrates strong training in measurement theory and quantitative methods, applied assessment skills and experiences, and the knowledge and skills necessary to influence assessment practice and policies. The doctoral program is housed with other nationally recognized graduate programs in the Department of Graduate Psychology. CARS faculty members teach courses in assessment, measurement, or statistics, mentor graduate students, and conduct scholarly research. The faculty has established an outstanding record of research productivity.

This position is a year-round (12-month) tenure-track appointment. The faculty member will teach two measurement, statistics, or research design courses per academic year; we are particularly interested in applicants who can teach courses in modern research design (e.g., quasi-experimental designs, causal inference, propensity score modeling, missing data techniques) or with expertise in testing, measurement, and psychometrics that include the use of artificial intelligence, large language models, and machine learning methodology. The faculty member will also advise graduate students, serve on dissertation and thesis committees, and maintain a program of research. The specific area of specialization for the candidate’s research is open but should be a topic that advances contemporary quantitative methodology. Approximately 40% of the faculty member's time is allocated to JMU’s outcomes assessment activities.

Requirements for the position are a doctorate in a relevant field, credentials and a scholarship record in assessment, measurement, statistics, or research design (commensurate with rank), and effective organizational and communication skills. Candidates must have appropriate skills to teach courses in measurement, statistics, or research design and to advise graduate students in these areas. Experience in educational assessment or consulting is a plus..

To apply, visit https://jobs.jmu.edu/jobs/assistant-associate-assessment-specialist-and-assistant-associate-professor-tenure-track-in-assessment-measurement-harrisonburg-virginia-united-states or go to jobs.jmu.edu/ and reference posting number 20001623. Candidates will complete a faculty profile and submit:

• A letter of interest stating qualifications for the position (as Cover Letter)
• A curriculum vitae
• Copies of selected research publications (as Other Document #1)

Application review will begin January 4, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. This position is available summer 2026. Queries may be addressed to the search co-chairs: Dr. Yu Bao (bao2yx@jmu.edu) and Dr. Christine DeMars (demarsce@jmu.edu). Salary is competitive.

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