About the position
The Collegiate Faculty, Assessment & Evaluation (AE) position is a mission-critical academic role that brings data-driven insight to the continuous improvement of teaching and learning at UMGC. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, this faculty member leads the assessment cycle and drives evidence-based evaluation practices across a cluster of academic portfolios. The AE Faculty ensures that academic programs meet institutional goals for quality, effectiveness, and student success. By teaching 6 credits annually, conducting comprehensive assessment processes, and analyzing performance data at the course and program levels, the AE Faculty provides strategic guidance for continuous improvement. Success in this role is measured by the faculty member's ability to translate data into actionable insights, ensure course- and program-level assessment rigor, and inform strategic decisions that elevate student outcomes and institutional performance.
Responsibilities
- Teach 6 credits per academic year in Marketing, applying assessment-informed instructional practices and maintaining academic excellence.
- Lead the implementation of a comprehensive assessment cycle for programs within the cluster of portfolios in the Marketing, Management, and Health Care Administration department, including planning, data collection, analysis, documentation, and reporting.
- Analyze student performance data across courses, programs, and delivery modalities to identify trends, support intervention strategies, and inform decisions.
- Collaborate with faculty and program teams to improve curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies based on program review and evaluation outcomes.
- Partner with the Center for Institutional Effectiveness, Analytics, and GALE (Global Academic and Learning Enterprise) teams to ensure data integrity and alignment with accreditation and reporting requirements.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives that promote a culture of continuous improvement, including student success initiatives and academic planning processes.
- Deliver professional development workshops and resources that support data literacy, assessment best practices, and faculty capacity-building.
- Document and share assessment findings with internal stakeholders, including contributing to program review, accreditation reporting, and governance submissions.
- Maintain Marketing expertise through ongoing professional development, conference participation, and contributions to the Scholarship of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean to support quality assurance, student success, and institutional effectiveness.
Requirements
- Education: Doctorate in Marketing, or Doctorate in Business, Business Administration, or Management with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Marketing, from a Business School or College at an accredited institution.
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of academic, professional, or teaching experience, including at least 3 years of direct teaching experience and proficiency in data analysis, interpretation, and visualization.
Nice-to-haves
- Graduate-level teaching experience.
- Experience in asynchronous online education.
- Course and program assessment leadership.
- Experience with programmatic accreditation.
- Discipline-related work experience in non-academic environments.
- Credentials in assessment, data analytics, or institutional research.
Benefits
- Generous Time Off: 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years).
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
- Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
- Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
- Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Collegiate Faculty. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service.
