Collegiate Faculty, Assessment & Evaluation - Cyber Technology

Collegiate Faculty, Assessment & Evaluation - Cyber Technology

Department of Cybersecurity

12-Month Collegiate Faculty

Location: Adelphi, MD (Hybrid)

Summary:

The Collegiate Faculty, Assessment & Evaluation (AE) position is a mission-critical academic role that brings data-driven insight to the continuous improvement of teaching and learning at UMGC. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, this faculty member leads the assessment cycle and drives evidence-based evaluation practices across a cluster of academic portfolios. The AE Faculty ensures that academic programs meet institutional goals for quality, effectiveness, and student success.

By teaching 6 credits annually, conducting comprehensive assessment processes, and analyzing performance data at the course and program levels, the AE Faculty provides strategic guidance for continuous improvement. Success in this role is measured by the faculty member's ability to translate data into actionable insights, ensure course- and program-level assessment rigor, and inform strategic decisions that elevate student outcomes and institutional performance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 6 credits per academic year in disciplinary area(s) of expertise, applying assessment-informed instructional practices and maintaining academic excellence.

• Lead the implementation of a comprehensive assessment cycle for programs within a cluster of portfolios, including planning, data collection, analysis, documentation, and reporting.

• Analyze student performance data across courses, programs, and delivery modalities to identify trends, support intervention strategies, and inform decisions.

• Collaborate with faculty and program teams to improve curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies based on program review and evaluation outcomes.

• Partner with the Center for Institutional Effectiveness, Analytics, and GALE teams to ensure data integrity and alignment with accreditation and reporting requirements.

• Contribute to strategic initiatives that promote a culture of continuous improvement, including student success initiatives and academic planning processes.

• Deliver professional development workshops and resources that support data literacy, assessment best practices, and faculty capacity-building.

• Document and share assessment findings with internal stakeholders, including contributing to program review, accreditation reporting, and governance submissions.

• Maintain discipline expertise through ongoing professional development, conference participation, and contributions to the Scholarship of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean to support quality assurance, student success, and institutional effectiveness.

Competencies:

• Disciplinary knowledge in the portfolio area

• Educational data analysis and interpretation

• Academic program assessment and evaluation

• Curriculum and learning outcomes alignment

• Strategic thinking and systems perspective

• Written and verbal communication of technical findings

• Cross-functional collaboration and influence

Skills:

• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis

• Learning analytics platforms and visualization tools

• Accreditation and compliance reporting

• Assessment framework development (e.g., AAC&U VALUE rubrics)

• Professional development facilitation

• Data storytelling and change leadership

Key Collaborators:

• Assistant Dean: To align assessment strategies with broader student success and academic quality initiatives across the portfolio.

• Teaching & Learning Faculty: To translate assessment findings into improved instructional design and faculty practices.

• Course Development & Administration Faculty: To translate assessment findings into improved course and program learning outcomes.

• Portfolio Directors and Portfolio Managers: To guide data-informed decisions related to program review, curricular change, and strategic alignment.

• Center for Institutional Effectiveness and Analytics Teams: To ensure access to high-quality data and collaborate on reporting and dashboards.

• Faculty Affairs and Scheduling Team (FAST):  To facilitate faculty engagement and professional development in assessment processes and practices.

• Accreditation, Records, & Credentials: To support compliance and continuous