Assistant Dean for Assessment

Assistant Dean for Assessment

Job ID: 12302
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Department of Pharmacy

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: 09/01/2024.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.



Purpose of Position

Summary: The Assistant Dean for Assessment's primary responsibility is to provide leadership, expertise, and support for assessment, accreditation, and strategic planning efforts within the School of Pharmacy. The Assistant Dean for Assessment is responsible for overseeing the Assessment Office, including working with the School's faculty-led Assessment Committee, holding a leadership role in coordinating accreditation-related activities, collaborating with the Office of Academic Affairs to coordinate assessment efforts related to the curriculum, and other academic concerns relating to assessment and program planning.

Essential Functions

Supervises the assessment operations, manages the Assessment office and oversees activities related to degree program design, evaluation of prior learning, review of degree programs and assessment committee deliberations.

Actively participates in supporting the activities of the School's Assessment Committee and serves as ex-officio Committee member in Associate Dean's absence to help ensure that all important academic concerns are addressed, consistency of fair judgment is maintained, and students and faculty are given clear and concise communication.

Schedules and prepares agenda for Assessment Committee meetings in coordination with the faculty committee chair;; bringing relevant information to the committee regarding concerns of students and mentors, SOP policies, curricular guidelines, similar programs or requirements of other school and universities, professional organizations and industries; and communicates Assessment Committee deliberations to key stakeholders.

Facilitates an open channel of communication on assessment issues by encouraging and participating in faculty discussion of program planning and assessment issues in faculty business meetings colloquia, area of study meetings, and less formal groups.

Coordinates evaluation of prior learning activities by soliciting all evaluations, developing resources and maintaining procedures to provide appropriate materials to evaluators, , reviewing all evaluations of both classroom-based and experiential learning for adherence to SOP standards and approving evaluations prior to committee review.

Participates in forums on assessment-related topics including meeting weekly with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to review assessment policy issues and faculty development activities.

Partners with the Assessment Committee and assessment office staff to establish objectives and procedures for further improvements of assessment resources and procedures and interacting with assessment personnel from other programs at UTEP and other Universities (School of Pharmacy).

Participating actively in the School of Pharmacy governance system as appropriate, including service in different school committees.

Occasionally, representing the School of Pharmacy at UTEP and community functions.

Mentoring academic expertise, as other responsibilities permit, or leading small group studies for the collection of assessment information.

Managing and compiling the School of Pharmacy strategic plan.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Master's degree

and

Experience: Five years of related experience and training to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 10 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.


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