Assistant Professor of Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation, Quantitative Methods

Required education includes an earned doctorate in an area related to quantitative research methods and methodologies, assessment and evaluation in educational settings, psychometrics and measurement, or similar areas.

Required qualifications include expertise in conducting quantitative research and teaching quantitative methods and methodologies at the graduate level; evidence of scholarly productivity; experience working with student populations; and excellent oral and written communication abilities.

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The Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation (EPE) in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications and nominations for a tenure track Assistant Professor position, effective August 15, 2026. The individual will be responsible for carrying out research, teaching, and service within the department in their specialty area related to quantitative research methods and methodologies, assessment and evaluation in educational settings, psychometrics and measurement, or similar areas.

The successful candidate will be expected to have an active research and professional service agenda and pursue external funding. Main duties and responsibilities also include the following: Teach courses in EPE; assist with the recruitment and advising of graduate students and serve on program committees; and support the strategic goals and priorities of the Department, College, and University.

Applicants should submit an application at www.uky.edu/ukjobs and include:

The review of applications begins October 6, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Jungmin Lee, Search Committee Chair, Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation, Taylor Education Building, Lexington, KY 40506, jungmin.lee@uky.edu.

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.

Preferred qualifications include a robust research agenda; successful postsecondary teaching, including online teaching experience; effective mentoring and advising of graduate students; demonstrated expertise as a quantitative methodologist; and evidenced or demonstrated potential attainment of extramural research funding.

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