Collegiate Faculty, Assessment & Evaluation - Cyber Technology

University of Maryland Global Campus • Adelphi, MD

144d • $85,000 - $140,000

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.

Requirements

• Terminal or Doctorate degree in Cyber Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or Information Technology, or a relevant academic or industry-related field from an accredited institution.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach 6 credits per academic year in disciplinary area(s) of expertise, applying assessment-informed instructional practices and maintaining academic excellence.
• Lead the implementation of a comprehensive assessment cycle for programs within a cluster of portfolios, 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 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 discipline 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.

Benefits

• 22 days of paid vacation.
• 15 days of sick leave.
• 3 personal days.
• 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years).
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, vision, dental, and prescription plans.
• Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Plans including Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
• Supplemental Retirement Plans including 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options.
• Immediate availability for tuition remission for Collegiate Faculty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree