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Assistant Director of Learning Innovation and Assessment

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 21, 2025
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Closing Date: 06/30/2025 Type of Position:Student Support Services Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Student Success Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:The Assistant Director is a member of the Learning Innovation and Assessment team within Student Success at the University of Arkansas. This unit seeks to drive academic excellence by supporting innovative pedagogy, dynamic curriculum, and sound assessment practices that improve student learning and support academic success. With this goal in mind, this position's responsibilities include providing effective leadership of assigned initiatives focused on innovation and assessment of student learning, providing detailed and careful administrative oversight of hiring practices, event planning, and departmental course enrollment; and providing exemplary teaching in the classroom paired with contributions to assessment of current curriculum and instruction. This position supervises the Graduate Assistant for LIA and is responsible for effective leadership and intentional professional development of this student employee. This position reports to the Director of LIA and works within the LIA team to support Student Success, the Senior Associate Vice Provost and the Provost Office in efforts related to student experience, retention, and graduation. Regular, in-person, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others across the university. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited institution (discipline open) At least three years of experience in teaching at the higher education level Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with academic advisors, faculty, and student success staff at the higher education level as evidenced by application materials Experience with student success initiatives at the higher education level Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate degree from an accredited institution (discipline open) ACUE Certification or similar faculty development credentials Demonstrated experience in leading or supporting faculty development initiatives and/or instructional improvement and /or student success initiatives at the higher education level Proven track record of implementing innovative teaching strategies and improving student learning outcomes at the higher education level Experience in academic coaching or academic advising at the higher education level Experience conducting peer observations of teaching at the higher education level Proficiency with student information systems (Workday, Starfish) and learning management tools (Blackboard) Experience with assessment processes related to teaching and academic programs Additional Information: Salary Information: $56,200 - $63,000 Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Deborah Korth, Senior Associate Vice Provost of Student Success, dkorth@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes