ABOUT CPR

The Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research (CPR) promotes student success and institutional effectiveness through research and service to postsecondary institutions and related agencies. Center personnel assist institutions and agencies in gathering and using data for decision making and institutional improvement. In addition to its work with initiatives related to student access, assessment, learning, and persistence, CPR focuses on the policies and practices that promote student success, educational effectiveness, and institutional development.

PROJECTS

• Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement
• College Student Experiences Questionanaire
• Faculty Survey of Student Engagement
• Law School Survey of Student Engagement
• National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment
• National Survey of Student Engagement
• NSSE Institute for Effective Educational Practice
• Project on Academic Success
• Strategic National Arts Alumni Project

CONTACT CPR

Center for Postsecondary Research
Indiana University Bloomington
1900 East Tenth Street
Eigenmann Hall Suite 419
Bloomington, IN 47406-7512
Phone: 812.856.5824
Fax:     812.856.5150
Email: cpr@indiana.edu

The Center for Postsecondary Research (CPR) is seeking applicants for Director of the Law School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE).

The position is a part-time academic appointment; additional academic appointments may be possible depending on qualifications and interest. The project is based at Indiana University Bloomington's CPR, but it is possible for the director to reside in another location.

The director oversees the work of a full-time project manager, who handles LSSSE's day to day operations. In addition, the director will be responsible for representing LSSSE in national venues and strengthening project relationships with appropriate legal education organizations, including AALS, LSAC, the ABA and others.

To apply, submit an application letter, a curriculum vita, and names and contact information for three references to the IU web site at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/. References will be contacted only if the applicant is a finalist for the position. Questions about the position can be directed to Professor Bryant Garth, University of California Irvine School of Law and LSSSE National Advisory Board Chairperson, or Professor Thomas Nelson Laird, CPR Eigenmann Hall 416, 1900 East Tenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47405 at tflaird@indiana.edu . Review of applications will begin June 15, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Start date is flexible with a goal to begin prior to December 15, 2013.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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