Associate Director, Research and Evaluation
Education Requirement
- A Master's degree in a field focused on issues of education research (e.g., Educational Measurement, Biostatistics, Statistics) or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Required Qualifications
- Typical experience of 1 - 3 years performing statistical and psychometric analyses, including regression techniques, linear mixed models, ANCOVA, growth modeling, regression discontinuity, and propensity score modeling.
- Experience working with large datasets.
- Experience working both independently and collaboratively on projects, flexibly adapting analytical procedures to changing project specifications, and multitasking on multiple projects at once.
Desired Qualifications
- Terminal degree in education
- Prior scientific research in literacy instruction and reading.
- Experience conducting analyses with statistical modeling principles that are typically used in the social sciences, including various regression models, linear and generalized mixed models and hierarchical models, generalized least squares designs, ANCOVA, propensity score modeling, regression discontinuity designs, and instrumental variables.
- Experience conducting research to contribute to knowledge base about methodology and application pertaining to reading interventions.
- Experience writing and speaking professionally.
Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For questions, contact Alex Schutman at Alex-Schutman@uiowa.edu
Benefits Highlights
Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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