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Director of Assessment and Curriculum

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Husson University
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Bangor, ME, ME
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The Director of Assessment and Curriculum is responsible for assisting in the overall University Assessment and Accreditation systems, supporting faculty and programs in measuring student progress toward educational outcomes, and supporting curricular innovations to improve alignment and student attainment of skill and knowledge. Reporting to the Assistant Provost for Accreditation & Assessment, this position will be expected to participate in a collaborative undertaking within multiple programs to facilitate the deployment and utilization of sound assessment practices and address curricular, assessment, and accreditation needs.
Other responsibilities include faculty development activities and university-wide strategic planning and implementation.

Examples of Duties

  • Work collaboratively to provide comprehensive assessment support for accredidation and programmatic enhancement.
  • Provide expertise in assessment strategies and program evaluation.
  • Provide support in designing, organizing, executing, and interpreting analytical studies, including the determination of approach to data collection, appropriate research methodology, and statistical techniques.
  • Utilize strong communication skills to ensure a shared understanding of data and curricular needs are held by all stakeholders.
  • Provide faculty support with professional development opportunities in the areas of assessment, curriculum, pedagogy, and accreditation.
    • Typical Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

  • Basic computer skills are required, and skills with specialized assessment software are preferred.
  • Communication skills to work with individuals across the spectrum of assessment and in various disciplines and departments
  • Organizational skills to enhance responsiveness to regional and specialized accreditation demands and deadlines
  • Leadership skills to create an environment in which assessment is embraced and outcomes inform initiatives

    • EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
    Education: Master’s required; Doctorate preferred
    Experience: A minimum of three years of experience in academia, experience in the area of educational outcomes assessment preferred.
    Special Skills: Communication skills that allow the individual to respond to the needs of faculty and administration for creative and efficient models of curriculum and outcomes assessments.

    A successful candidate in this environment is self-motivated and a strong team player who values hard work and who is capable and confident interacting with a wide array of internal and external constituents. Candidates must be willing to take on new challenges in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.

    Husson University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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    Organization


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    Mission Statement:

    Husson University inspires and prepares students for professional careers in current and emerging fields within the context of an education informed by the sciences and humanities.

    The University
    Located in beautiful Bangor, Maine, Husson University is a small school that makes a big impact. With 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and an average class size of 18, Husson University prides itself on being an institution where everyone focuses on the student. Our students are more than just a number here at Husson.

    We have a long-standing commitment to providing affordable and accessible education. Our faculty members are some of the leading experts in their fields. They include Fulbright scholars and numerous leaders of honorary and professional societies.

    Husson University dining hallWe have a strong focus on experiential learning. In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranked Husson as one of the top 10 institutions in the country for student participation in internships. (2013 and 2014)

    Combined, these attributes have made Husson the “University of Choice” for professional careers in current and emerging fields where students succeed, experiential learning is championed and global understanding is promoted. All of our programs are designed to help students achieve career success. With 54 degree programs and 10 graduate professional programs to choose from, you’ll find Husson graduates in organizations devoted to business, information technology, criminal justice, hospitality, education, healthcare, communications, pharmacy and much more.

    Our warm, welcoming campus community is part of Maine’s third largest city. Bangor is located along the banks of the Penobscot River and is part of the Maine Highlands. It offers local residents the perfect balance of arts, culture, shopping, dining, and entertainment, in a town with one of the lowest urban crime rates in America. Husson is easy to access from I-95 and Bangor International Airport.

    And if you love the great outdoors, Husson offers you four seasons of adventure. Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Moosehead Lake Region, and the Camden Hills area are all just a short drive away. Everything from a relaxing day at the beach, to a thrill-packed mountain bike ride in fall foliage, to world-class skiing, is within reach.Husson University dining hall

    If career growth and quality of life are important to you, and if you have a passion for educating the next generation of leaders by transforming students’ lives, then we invite you to learn more about Husson University.

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