Research Associate: TEDS-M Survey Specialist

Posting Number: CED-

Fixed-Term, 12-month basis, 100% time.

Starting Date:  Not later than November 1, 2006

Duties: Michigan State University seeks candidates of exceptional scholarly and professional accomplishments to work in a major, new, cross-national research project on mathematics teacher education (IEA TEDS-M).  Major responsibilities will include all research aspects of this study, with emphasis on the methodological aspects of survey design, instrument development and data analysis.  We anticipate that 20-30 countries will participate in this study. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Required qualifications include (1) an earned doctorate in quantitative research methods applied to education or related social science discipline; (2) evidence of accomplishment and/or potential in scholarship and research, and (3) demonstrated capability to work as a team member in an intellectual and collaborative professional environment.  Preference will be given to individuals with (a) strong background in social survey design, sampling, and analysis, combined with psychometric IRT scaling methods, (b) experience and/or coursework in mathematics education or closely related areas, (c) a strong interest in research related to cross-national study of teacher preparation programs, (d) strong interpersonal skills, especially in dealing with persons from diverse countries, and (e) other related experience relative to teaching and learning in elementary and/or secondary schools.

For more information about IEA or TEDS-M please refer to the website http://www.iea.nl/ or http://teds.educ.msu.edu/

APPLICATIONS: Immediately.  Review of applications will begin on or about that date, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.  If for any reason, anticipated funding for this project is reduced, the university reserves the right not to fill the position as advertised.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Send a letter of application, vita, and the names and addresses of three references to Maria Teresa Tatto, Principal Investigator (attention Ann Pitcher) 116U Erickson Hall, MSU, East Lansing, MI 48824-1034.  Electronic submissions can be made to apitch@msu.edu.