Associate Professorship of Education Assessment

Location: 15 Norham Gardens, Oxford, OX2 6PY

About the Role 

The Department of Education, in association with Green Templeton College, is seeking to appoint a full-time Associate Professor in Education Assessment. The appointment will be confirmed as permanent upon successful completion of a review during the first five years. 

The post will be available from January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment is associated with a Fellowship at Green Templeton College; further details of the Fellowship are provided in the Further Particulars. 

The successful candidate will conduct internationally leading research in educational assessment, including attracting externally funded projects in this area. They will contribute to the Department’s research profile through high-quality publications, research impact and research funding, and will play a leading role in the Oxford University Centre for Educational Assessment (OUCEA), whose research bridges theory, policy and practice. 

You will contribute to teaching, supervision and examining on the MSc in Educational Assessment; develop and lead international research in educational assessment; and supervise DPhil students and attract applicants in this research area. You will also contribute to the academic and pastoral life of Green Templeton College, including its access and outreach activities and, as appropriate, acting as a College Adviser for graduate students.

Candidates should have: 

• a strong background and experience in the field of educational assessment;
• an international reputation for research in educational assessment;
• an established record of national and international networking in educational assessment;
• a successful track record in raising research income and managing research grants;
• a strong record of research-based publications and research grant applications;
• a doctorate in a relevant discipline;
• evidence of high-quality postgraduate teaching expertise in educational assessment;
• an excellent record of collaboration and teamwork, with the ability to work effectively and collegially;
• the standing to engage assessment-sector leaders in knowledge exchange, impactful research and promotion of the MSc in Educational Assessment;
• evidence of leadership skills to direct a Masters course, should this be required; and
• a commitment to College life and to creating collaborative, inclusive and respectful environments. 

A research focus on AI or learning analytics and educational assessment, expertise in research methodologies and analytical strategies common in educational assessment, and an interest in multi-disciplinary collaboration would be desirable. 

If you would like to discuss this post and find out more about joining the academic community at Oxford, please contact Professor Jo-Anne Baird (jo-anne.baird@education.ox.ac.uk). All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision. 

Information about the post, including details of how to apply, is available in the Further Particulars. Applications must be made online. Applicants will be asked to provide details of three referees and to upload a CV and a supporting statement explaining how they meet the selection criteria, using examples of their skills and experience.

Only applications received before 12 noon (UK time) on Monday, 2 November 2026 will be considered.

It is expected that interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on Wednesday, 9 December 2026.

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education.

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