What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION & PLANNING position at State of Louisiana?
Academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Director of Assessment, Evaluation, and Planning provides academic leadership and support for program-level assessment, evaluation, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness within CONSAH. The Director works collaboratively with department heads, program directors, faculty, and the Office of Institutional Research to facilitate evidence-based decision-making, ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, and promote continuous improvement across a diverse portfolio of undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing and allied health.
To Apply:
Submit 1) a letter of application, 2) an updated CV, 3) official transcripts (if not from NSU) and 4) a list of three professional references with complete contact information to:
Dr. Aimee Badeaux, Dean of the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health, Northwestern State University, 1800 Line Avenue, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3127 or badeauxa@nsula.edu.
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Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in nursing, education, allied health, or a closely related field and have three years of experience in academic assessment, program evaluation, accreditation processes, or institutional effectiveness. College-level teaching experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary programs are essential.
•Doctoral degree in nursing, allied health, or a closely related field.•Minimum of three (3) years of experience in academic assessment, program evaluation, or institutional effectiveness in higher education.
•Demonstrated experience supporting academic program accreditation through data analysis, reporting, and outcomes assessment.
•Teaching experience at the college or university level.
•Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
•Familiarity with institutional data systems and academic assessment platforms.
•Ability to work collaboratively across nursing and allied health programs within a large academic unit.
•Commitment to academic excellence, student success, and continuous quality improvement.
•Collaborate with department heads and program directors to develop and refine assessment plans, outcome measures, and data collection strategies.
•Assist faculty in aligning course-level outcomes with program outcomes and accreditation standards.
•Provide leadership and guidance in the analysis and application of formative and summative data to support excellence in teaching, learning, and curriculum delivery.
•Collect, organize, and analyze data related to student learning outcomes, licensure pass rates, program completion, enrollment trends, and graduate success, in collaboration with program directors and coordinators.
•Provide department heads and program directors with timely, actionable data in support of curriculum review, academic planning, and accreditation self-studies.
•Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Research to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and timely access for reporting purposes.
•Prepare or support the preparation of required data components for accreditation and regulatory reports, including but not limited to:
Nursing: MCN, ACEN, CCNE, COA, LSBN, NCSBN, NLN
Allied Health: CMHEP, JRCERT, JRCDMS and other program-specific accreditors
•Develop and maintain master evaluation calendars, templates, and reporting time lines to support department and program needs.
•Provide faculty development and consultation on assessment best practices, curriculum mapping, and data interpretation.
•Support the implementation and effective use of academic assessment platforms or data dashboards for tracking program effectiveness.
•Participate in college-level strategic planning and institutional effectiveness initiatives.
•Teach in area(s) of academic expertise in accordance with faculty workload expectations.
•Engage in scholarship, professional development, and service consistent with university and college expectations for tenure-track faculty.
Salary : $90,000