Job Description:

Position OverviewThe Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) at the University of Kansas invites applications for a Specialist in Documenting Student Learning (Assessment). The specialist reports to the CTE's Associate Director for Student Learning and Analytics and is a key member of the CTE team. CTE is an organization that serves to build community among faculty members and guides the campus in implementing, recognizing and rewarding evidence-based and innovative educational practices. The specialist works in close collaboration with the CTE staff and faculty fellows and serves as a campus-wide resource on undergraduate and graduate assessment.


The work of the specialist helps support the implementation of a comprehensive plan for assessment of student learning. This plan informs curriculum, teaching, educational improvement and innovation, and it serves as a resource for reporting requirements for the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) and the Higher Learning Commission as part of our periodic accreditation review. The specialist's focus is on assisting faculty members and academic units as they identify, implement, and evaluate their assessment goals. Job Description25% - Works with the CTE Associate Director to help plan, implement, and evaluate the Center's range of programs, activities and resources to champion assessment of student learning and student success, and the use of learning outcomes and learning analytics data for educational improvement.



25% - Consult with individuals and academic units to develop and implement assessment plans based on appropriate learning outcomes and assessment measures.



20% - Work with other CTE members to promote and support course and curriculum (re)design to improve student outcomes and equity.



10% - Collaborates with other campus units to achieve center goals related to assessment, learning analytics, educational improvement and innovation;



10% - Further develop and maintain web-based resources that disseminate assessment policies, procedures, and practices.


5% - Actively participate in the broader post-secondary assessment community, including national conferences and workshops on assessment.



5% - Maintain knowledge of the national trends and innovations in assessment, as well as the reporting requirements for University accrediting and governing bodies. Position Requirements

1. This position has the option of being on-site or hybrid in which candidate would work remote and on-site based on a set schedule.

Required Qualifications

1. Master's degree in a related field (e.g., adult education, higher education).


2. Experience teaching courses in higher education as the primary instructor, whether as a graduate teaching assistant, lecturer, or faculty.


3. Experience with evidence-based curricular approaches, focused on learning outcomes and assessment.


4. Experience creating and managing detailed curriculum and/or evaluation plans.


5. Experience working with diverse populations, as evidenced by application materials.


6. Experience with assessment systems.

Preferred Qualifications

1. An earned doctorate.


2. At least 3 years of experience in learning outcomes assessment.


3. Experience with analysis of assessment data of various types.


4. Experience participating in unit-level faculty governance.


5. Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and communication with students, staff, faculty members, and executive-level leadership.


6. Good judgment, strong initiative, and detail-oriented, as verified by former supervisors.

Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete online application includes:

1. Cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.


2. Resume.


3. Contact information for three professional references.


4. Completion of the online application.

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  Application review begins Monday, August 1, 2022 and continues until a pool of qualified applicants is identified.
  

Contact Information to ApplicantsJudy Eddy, jeddy@ku.edu Advertised Salary RangeStarts at $65,000, commensurate with experience Work ScheduleMonday - Friday; 8am - 5pm Application Review Begins01-Aug-2022 Anticipated Start Date18-Aug-2022 Apply Now