Assessment and Pedagogy Specialist

About the role

The Assessment and Pedagogy Specialist works with the Associate Director of Teaching, Learning and Assessment to design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive assessment support, professional development programming, and instructional coaching services that advance the mission of the Office of Academic Innovation (OAI).

Responsibilities

• Develops high-quality pedagogical and assessment content for OAI+'s resource hub.
• Collaborates with individuals, departments, and programs across campus to enhance teaching effectiveness, support measurable pedagogical improvements, and foster a culture that prioritizes student success through equitable and inclusive educational practices.
• Works in the OAI office space, engaging in face-to-face interactions with supervisors, OAI staff, team members, and faculty.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with 4 years of higher education experience in program assessment, faculty development, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in assessment design, implementation, and analysis.
• Experience teaching in K-12 or post-secondary contexts.
• Knowledge of evidence-based teaching and learning practices.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in education, higher education administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in program assessment, faculty development, or instructional design.
• Experience managing comprehensive higher education professional development programs.
• Teaching experience in post-secondary contexts.
• Experience with assessment methodologies and data analysis.
• Experience with classroom observation protocols and instructional coaching.
• Knowledge of inclusive pedagogy, equity-minded practices, and culturally-sustaining pedagogy.
• Demonstrated experience with social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in post-secondary settings.
• Experience working with diverse faculty populations.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse organizational settings.

Benefits

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.