2010 Visiting Scholars Program

Description

Each summer, visiting scholars from underrepresented groups spend 4 weeks at the ETS campus in Princeton, New Jersey, studying issues of test design and learning to develop test questions and related materials for a variety of assessment programs. Participants may also work on educational measurement and policy issues related to assessment equity and attend seminars on fairness in testing, from question conception through test administration and research.

After scholars return to their institutions, they may continue to serve as links between ETS and the academic community by contributing test questions, reviewing test content, serving on committees and collaborating on projects.

For more information about the ETS Visiting Scholars Program, review the following materials:

Program Flyer (PDF)

Program Description (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Program Goal

The Visiting Scholars Program was established in 2000 to further ETS's commitment to creating a corporate environment that reflects the cultural diversity of its test takers. The program promotes that goal by increasing participation of underrepresented groups in the development of ETS products.

Important Date

December 4, 2009 — Deadline for submission of application packet

Program Duration

June 7 – July 2, 2010

Program Compensation

• $3,500 honorarium paid at the end of the program
• Round-trip economy airfare and/or ground transportation from scholars’ homes to and from ETS
• Reimbursement for local transportation
• Accommodations, including breakfast, in a suite with cooking facilities at a hotel near Princeton
• Compensation for additional services provided subsequent to the summer program, as agreed

Qualifications

• Faculty at a university or community college
• Membership in an underrepresented group
• At least three years of recent teaching experience in English, ELL, Foreign Languages, Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychometrics, Science or Social Science.
• Commitment to work a 40-hour week during their four-week stay at ETS in Princeton, New Jersey, from June 7 – July 2, 2010

How to Apply

The application packet consists of the following 3 items, all of which should be completed and sent electronically (at the same time), to visitingscholars@ets.org.

1. An application form PDF or Word   
2. A curriculum vitae
3. Statement of Interest (in 200-500 words), describing why you would like to participate and what you would bring to the program

Application packets should be sent by December 4, 2009. Successful candidates will be notified by March 2010.

Contact

For more information about the ETS Visiting Scholars Program, send an e-mail to visitingscholars@ets.org or contact Lew Shumaker or Sydell Carlton.