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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION & PLANNING

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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION & PLANNING

Salary

$90,000.00 Annually

Location

Shreveport, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

999312

Department

Northwestern State University

Opening Date

12/18/2025

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About this Job

Northwestern State University's College of Nursing and School of Allied Health (CONSAH) invites applications for the position of Director of Assessment, Evaluation, and Planning, a full­time, 12-month tenure-track faculty appointment available on the Shreveport campus beginning January 5, 2026.

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 [email protected].

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email [email protected].

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State Universityfor facilitiesis the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email [email protected]. Forstudentacademic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email [email protected]. Forfaculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email [email protected].

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Duties and Other Information

•Serve on all Program Curriculum Committees (PCCs) and program-level assessment committees to ensure consistent, aligned assessment practices across CONSAH.

•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.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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