Assistant Professor in Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking applications for a 9-month tenure-track position in the Department of Educational Leadership beginning August 2027. The department has 23 full-time faculty members and offers a PhD in educational research, measurement, and evaluation, as well as Master’s and EdD programs in higher education, learning design and technology, school administration, and educational leadership. Candidates from all areas of educational research, measurement, and evaluation will be considered. Additionally, candidates must possess an extensive record of utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods through applied research or evaluation experiences. Applicants with research aims that complement the department’s programs are particularly encouraged to apply. Hiring is subject to budget availability.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Design and teach graduate-level quantitative and qualitative research methods courses
• Engage in an active research and publication agenda within educational research, measurement, or evaluation
• Seek externally funded research grants
• Advise and mentor doctoral students
• Collaborate with the ERME faculty to coordinate and deliver various RSCH programs
• Serve on and direct dissertation committees
• Provide service, outreach, engagement, and leadership in the Department, College, and University

Required qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in educational research, measurement, program evaluation, or a closely related field
• Experience and expertise applying both quantitative and qualitative research methods
• A record of pursuing external grant funding to support one’s research
• Demonstrates promise of excellent sustainable research
• Demonstrates promise of excellent teaching and mentoring skills
• Demonstrates promise of excellent service/outreach/engagement

Preferred experience and skills:

• A record of obtaining external grant funding to support one’s research
• Teaching experience in multiple modalities (e.g., online asynchronous) at the university level
• Previous teaching experience in higher education
• Experience leading interdisciplinary applied research or program evaluation projects

Setting: Charlotte is the 14th largest city in the U.S. with a dynamic, diverse metropolitan area of over 2.7 million people and a strong, diversified economic base that supports outstanding cultural and recreational amenities, major health facilities, and a major international airport. As Charlotte’s only R1 research university, UNC Charlotte drives innovation, fuels discovery, and prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving world. UNC Charlotte serves a diverse and growing student body of 33,000 students across over 300 degree programs.

The Cato College of Education strives to develop a deep understanding of and respect for all students and colleagues. The Department of Educational Leadership’s faculty is committed to quality research, teaching, and service. This commitment extends to training students to be practitioners and educators who actively engage in critical self reflection, scholarship, and practice to effectively transform communities, institutions, and systems. The mission of the Department of Educational Leadership is to prepare highly effective and ethical educational leaders who have a positive impact on children, youth, families, community, and schools and who are successful in urban and other diverse settings. Therefore, we encourage applications from professionals who may help us achieve these goals.

To apply: Apply at https://jobs.charlotte.edu as only electronic submissions will be accepted. Applicant packets should include: (1) a cover letter describing how professional qualifications relate to the position, (2) current curriculum vita, (3) unofficial copies of transcripts from master’s and doctoral degree programs, and (4) names, addresses (including titles and institutions), telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references. Review of applications will begin November 16, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Complete applications received prior to November 29, 2026, will be given full consideration. For additional information, please contact the search committee co-chairs Dr. Carl Westine, Associate Professor (cwestine@charlotte.edu) and Dr. Jae Hoon Lim, Professor (jhlim@charlotte.edu).

This position is subject to research-security screening. Applicants must disclose all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate’s or the university’s eligibility for federal funding.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment. All finalists are subject to criminal background checks.