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).

This position also develops high-quality pedagogical and assessment content for OAI+'s resource hub, utilizing evidence-based approaches and research-informed best practices. This role 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.

The work involves presence in the OAI office space, face-to-face interaction with supervisors, OAI staff, team members, and faculty. This position adheres to the AAUP collective bargaining agreement and is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and analyze comprehensive assessment support, professional development programming, and instructional coaching services.
• Develop high-quality pedagogical and assessment content for OAI+'s resource hub.
• Collaborate with individuals, departments, and programs across campus to enhance teaching effectiveness and support measurable pedagogical improvements.
• Collaborate with faculty to promote equitable and inclusive educational practices.

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.
• 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.
• Commitment to 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.

Key Cultural Competencies

Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.