For more than 75 years, ETS has amplified products and services based on rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning.  Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.

Our portfolio of trusted products includes TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis®. Our educational measurement solutions and research contribute to the development of new methods and tools, inform an important dialogue with education policymakers, and shed light on critical issues and potential solutions - all with the aim of creating a world where all learners can improve their lives through education.

At the center of ETS’s mission stands the ETS Research Institute, dedicated to advancing the science of measurement to power human progress. A global leader in the fields of assessment and measurement, we’re reimagining existing paradigms and rethinking how assessment can be done to improve learning and development, foster growth, and unleash the full potential of individuals.

To deliver groundbreaking research to enhance human skills in a dynamic digital world, the Research Institute is focusing on innovating assessment to address societal goals, optimize technological advances and continue to be the preeminent research organization in the world.

The ETS Research Institute is seeking a Managing Director (MD) of Innovation Research to lead the Research Institute’s Innovation Research Division’s emerging innovation research agenda. The successful candidate will be a recognized thought leader with experience in the intersection of digital learning, assessment and digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and process data. The MD will provide overall leadership and direction to a team of world class scientists that are conducting cutting-edge research with the goal of revolutionizing, transforming and redefining the paradigm of assessment. The MD will oversee a well-defined agenda for the further development and execution of interdisciplinary research programs which are conducted by ETS scientists who work in collaboration with researchers at universities and institutions from around the world, in disciplines that include statistics, psychometrics, educational research, cognitive science, psycholinguistics, AI, computer science, and public policy. The MD will be a key ambassador and facilitator of external research relationships and play a strategic role in securing research grant and philanthropic funding by guiding research teams in their external funding strategies, providing input into compelling research proposals.

Download further details or submit your application below. The deadline for applications has been extended. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled.

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.