Associate Director of Assessment Design and Curricular Transformation

Position Overview

Position Title: Associate Director of Assessment Design and Curricular Transformation

Salary Range: $103,422.00 - $140,344.00

Review Timeline: January 6, 2025

Application Window

Open Date: December 9, 2024

Next Review Date: Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) - Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final Date: Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) - Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position Description

UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC)

The UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) was established in August 2024 to support UCLA's educational mission to engage a university-wide community of scholars composed of educators and the diverse learners they serve in a collaborative process to discover and advance knowledge and practice across the disciplines both in and beyond the classroom. The TLC is a key driver of innovation and excellence in teaching across UCLA's broad academic landscape, a campus resource for programming in support of equity-minded and evidence-based teaching practices, and a champion of pedagogical research.

The TLC is recruiting an Associate Director of Assessment Design and Curricular Transformation, who reports to the Director of Assessment of Student and Instructor Experience (ASIE), to systemize the use of qualitative data and campus dashboards by instructors and departments to drive curriculum and pedagogical improvements that address equity gaps, enhance student academic outcomes, and foster a greater sense of belonging for students. The Associate Director engages instructors in assessment programs, consults with stakeholders on implementation strategies, and manages TLC's grant-funded projects to expand participation in assessment-driven curricular transformation. Additionally, the Associate Director conducts organizational self-assessments of TLC programs using qualitative insights supported by quantitative data to inform strategic planning. The Associate Director is to represent the TLC on UCLA and UC systemwide committees and initiatives and may facilitate the dissemination of research findings in areas aligned with TLC's mission and UCLA's strategic priorities.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development of qualitative research and assessment design on projects and initiatives related to TLC self-assessment and impact tracking as well as course- and campus-level programmatic evaluation.
2. Direct assessment for course- and curriculum-development projects funded by internal grants aimed at improving pedagogical practices.
3. Work collaboratively with TLC directors to establish unit-level self-assessment plans, identify metrics and outcomes that align with TLC goals, utilize best mixed-method assessment approaches, analyze findings to identify emerging trends, programmatic strengths, and areas with opportunities for growth and improvement, and prepare and distribute unit-level reports to inform iterative quality improvement to TLC programming.
4. Direct supervision of postdoctoral scholars and/or part-time students.
5. Assist in the development of assessment tools, such as rubrics, survey instruments, interview and focus group protocols, and data management plans.
6. Engage in consultation services, supporting instructor- and department-level adoption of qualitative assessment approaches.
7. Engage instructors and departments in data-informed efforts to transform the curriculum and improve pedagogical practices to drive student success.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Terminal or top degree in the appointee's field or the highest degree that is commonly expected for appointment in the activity.
• Demonstrated experience (2-3 years) in academic administration in a college or university setting.

Additional Qualifications:

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement within the state of California; the incumbent must reside within the state of California or be willing to relocate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in qualitative and mixed-methods research design, implementation, and analysis in higher education.
• Proficiency with tools to code qualitative data (e.g., nVivo), survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey), data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau), and data management software (e.g., Excel, Google sheets).
• Skill in engaging university instructors in meaningful discussion about data as it relates to teaching and classroom assessment.
• Proficiency in a variety of qualitative methods, including but not limited to ethnography, interviews, focus groups, and content analysis.
• Experience with Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications supporting Human Subjects Research in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
• Commitment to data integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards in survey research and data management.
• Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, be flexible, and pay attention to detail while keeping in mind the overall TLC mission and goals.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form.
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference Requirements:

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Applicants will be contacted when letter of recommendation is needed.

Apply Link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10080

Help Contact: pyau@teaching.ucla.edu

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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Job Location

Los Angeles, CA