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adjunct Dean for Curriculum & Assessment:Oregon State UniversityJob description:adjunct Dean for Curriculum & AssessmentBookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 31, 2021 . Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to candidates.When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter: Please indicate in your cover letter your interest in the position and how your practice aligns with the required qualifications. 3) Diversity Statement Starting income within the income range will be commensurate with expertise, education, and practice. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information Contact Us by: | Janet Knudson | E-Mail: Janet.knudson@oregonstate.edu This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the motor vehicle check requirement. OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university's COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU's plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Position DetailsDepartment College of Engineering (ENG)Position Title Specialist 2-Accred & Assess Job Title adjunct Dean for Curriculum & Assessment Appointment Type Administrative/Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Position Appointment Percent 100 Appointment Basis 12 Faculty Status Regular Tenure Status N/A Pay Method income Recommended Full-Time income Range income to Commensurate with Training, Education and practice Position Summary The College of Engineering is seeking a adjunct Dean for Curriculum & Assessment . This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The adjunct Dean for Curriculum and Assessment (ADCA) is a valued and integral member of the College of Engineering's (CoE's) Undergraduate Programs. this function reports to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs in the College of Engineering and is responsible for (1) leadership abilities in curriculum changes and approvals, (2) course scheduling and optimization, and (3) assessment leading toward the prosperous reaccreditation of CoE's programs. The CoE is the largest college at Oregon State University, with over a third of the University's student population. Information technology is the 10th largest undergraduate engineering program in the nation, is 1st in the number of computer science bachelor's degrees awarded, and 2nd in the percentage of women faculty among highly research active universities. At present CoE's undergraduate enrollment comprises approximately 8,000 students and is expected to grow to 9,500 students by 2023. Approximately 1,800 unique courses are offered under a variety of modalities and across three campuses (Corvallis, Cascades, and Ecampus) within CoE each academic year. These courses support the College and University's mission of teaching, research, and outreach and engagement. With these courses, CoE offers a total of 19 unique degrees and options for its undergraduate students. At present CoE has 13 accredited programs and is pursuing the initial accreditation of an additional program in 2023 through ABET. Additionally, CoE's Construction Engineering Management program is accredited through the ACCE. These accomplishments significantly contribute toward the College's Educational Goals as defined within the College's strategic plan. A critical member of CoE Undergraduate Programs, the adjunct Dean for Curriculum and Assessment will: » Work with units and programs to strategize, organize, and implement curricular changes that align with best-practices, while taking into consideration programs' individual strengths and identity, accreditation and compliance requirements, educational best-practices, and resource optimization characteristics. The ADCA will provide oversight and facilitate operations for the Interdisciplinary Curriculum Committee, responsible for representing Engineering Science courses and the OSU-Cascade's campus curricula (in Bend), and will also supervise the College of Engineering Curriculum Committee responsible for curriculum and course compliance. · » Lead the scheduling strategy of all unique, respective course sections with a team of College schedulers and the School Heads to minimize scheduling conflicts for students, optimize teaching resources, and manage course size populations through forecasting of instructional needs within each program. » Lead the assessment strategy and implementation for CoE's programs. Aligning best-practices for assessment, along with stakeholder needs at both the University and Program levels while both optimizing resource use and ensuring efficient and effective integration of teaching practices and the evaluation of results. The ADCA is critical in the continued successes of CoE as they relate to curriculum, assessment, accreditation and our community values. An interested candidate must commit to promoting and enhancing equity and diversity, and to inclusive excellence, as demonstrated by proactive initiatives, efforts, collaborations, and/or educational practices. Position tasks Active support and advancement of University and College diversity, community, equity and inclusivity are fundamentally embedded into all of the adjunct Dean for Curriculum and Assessment activities, both as a responsibility and an expectation. 40% - Direct Assessment, Accreditation, and Evaluation Processes: » Work with programs within CoE to evaluate and prioritize assessment and evaluation activities in response to College information supporting accreditation requirements. » Collaborate with College leadership abilities to create surveys, develop administration procedures, and supervise a schedule for collection and reporting of information needed to support the various accreditations, assessments, and initiatives in the College. » Schedule and collect data needed to assess alumni, student-, preceptor- and employer-related results. » Investigate College data for trends that translate to practical implications (e.g., barriers in degree programs). » Lead CoE accreditation summary reporting to support effective program evaluation, planning and improvement; in collaboration with College program directors, and faculty. » Provide leadership abilities for the assessment process in all academic undergraduate programs of the College as mandated by accrediting bodies (e.g., student measures, program competencies, faculty productivity). » Serve as the central referent and contact person for all assessment and accreditation activities in the College. » Advise and train faculty and staff on the interpretation of assessment policies and procedures established by Oregon State University and accrediting agencies, and implementation of assessment activities to be in compliance with accreditation requirements and standards. » Provide support to faculty in writing annual assessment reports submitted to the Office of Academic Programs and Assessment (undergraduate programs) and the Graduate School (graduate programs). 30% - leadership abilities of Curriculum: » Assemble annual membership of the CoE Curriculum Committee and Interdisciplinary Curriculum Committee to be inclusive of all programs and campuses that CoE extends its offerings. » Develop and maintain a clear and articulate committee charge for the CoE Curriculum Committee and Interdisciplinary Curriculum Committee. » Lead coordination of the Interdisciplinary Curriculum Committee within CoE as an ex-officio member to review, revise, and propose changes to existing and new Engineering Science (ENGR) courses. » Lead the coordination of the College of Engineering Curriculum Committee as an ex-officio member to provide curricular and course compliance oversight as a part of the University's proposal and change-control process. » Review and work with undergraduate programs to recommend appropriate changes in course pre-requisite to remove unnecessary barriers for students that do not align with student learning results. » Lead the submission of new and revised curricular and course changes as appropriate across the College while working with program constituents and steward these changes through the curriculum proposal process within OSU. » Lead strategic identification of opportunities for curricular improvements as they relate to minimizing institutional barriers toward students' pathways toward graduation. 25% - leadership abilities of Course Scheduling Strategy: » Lead strategy in optimizing scheduling while considering instructional resources within each program, unit, and the college. » Monitor course instructional figures of merit such as course sizes, frequency taught, student credit hours. » Monitor program cohort size and inform units to provide guidance on recommended quantities of course section and their respective sizes. » Supervise scheduling staff. 5% - Service: » Participate in continuing training and development in assessment of undergraduate learning and accreditation. » Actively participation in OSU Academic Program and Assessment meetings to support university assessment and accreditation efforts. » Perform additional tasks as assigned. Minimum/Required Qualifications » Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity and diversity, and to inclusive excellence, as demonstrated by proactive initiatives, efforts, collaborations, and/or educational practices. » Demonstrated capability to build and maintain positive collaborative relationships across units and with multiple stakeholders. » capability to be creative, supportive and thoughtful in problem-solving, considering the diverse and occasionally conflicting needs and perspectives of the faculty, staff and institution. » Master's degree from an accredited institution. » practice in assessment-related activities » Five or more years of practice in accreditation-related activities. » Demonstrable practice working with program assessment tools and processes, accreditation procedures, evaluation and quality enhancement. » practice working at an institution of higher education, especially in establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with professional and administrative professionals at all levels. » Strong data analytic and computer expertise: proficiency in the use of statistical and survey software and electronic databases, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook or equivalent software; and proficiency in organizing data in charts, tables and graphs. » practice planning and managing multiple projects simultaneously, with attention to detail, timelines, and the university-wide and accreditor context of decisions. » Skill in collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to inform and support decisions. » expertise of student information systems as related to enrollment management. » This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions. Preferred (Special) Qualifications Working Conditions / Work Schedule » Some evening and weekend work is likely. » Occasional travel may be required. This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. No Posting Number P04967UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 03/01/2022 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 11/05/2021 Full Consideration Date 12/31/2021 Closing Date 01/16/2022 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified candidates Special Instructions to candidates To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 31, 2021 . Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to candidates. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter: Please indicate in your cover letter your interest in the position and how your practice aligns with the required qualifications. 3) Diversity Statement Starting income within the income range will be commensurate with expertise, education, and practice. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information Contact Us by: | Janet Knudson | E-Mail: Janet.knudson@oregonstate.edu This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the motor vehicle check requirement. OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university's COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU's plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Resume » Cover Letter » Diversity StatementOptional Documents Skills:
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