Director of Academic Assessment

Job Title

Director of Academic Assessment

Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular / Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

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For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students.

Our high-impact research and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.

Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.

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Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for an administrative faculty position as a tenured Professor or Associate Professor and Director of Academic Assessment in the Office of Academic Affairs with a preferred start date of May 2026. This is a twelve-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Lead academic assessment initiatives that support data visualization, analysis, interpretation that translate insights into actionable recommendations aligned with institutional priorities.
• Provide expert consultation to faculty and academic leaders on curriculum mapping, measurement tools, and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement assessment systems for efficient data collection, analysis, and documentation of student learning outcomes.
• Monitor and integrate emerging trends and best practices in academic assessment.
• Promote learning analytics and technological solutions to enhance student learning and success.
• Collaborate on dashboard development using tools like Power BI, Tableau, and Smartsheet to support data-informed decision-making.
• Oversee annual assessment cycles, including planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Collaborate with the curriculum team to ensure quality assessment plans are embedded in new and revised academic programs.
• Support development of valid and reliable assessment measures and guide appropriate data analysis strategies.
• Design training and support resources to advance faculty knowledge and skills related to assessment practices.
• Supervise staff in the Office of Assessment to facilitate the goals of the unit.
• Develop narrative and evidence to demonstrate compliance on accreditation standards relating to student learning.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

• Earned doctorate, or the foreign equivalent, in assessment, measurement, learning sciences, or closely related field is required at the time of hire.
• Eligible for a tenured appointment as associate professor or professor within an academic department in one of KSU's colleges.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in higher education program assessment and/or faculty development in teaching and learning at an accredited institution.
• Experience developing course and/or program assessments to measure students learning outcomes for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Experience using digital tools to gather, analyze, and visualize assessment of learning data and use of learning analytics.

• Knowledge of trends in learning analytics, student success indicators, and predictive analytics.
• Ability to utilize data visualization software such as Tableau, Excel, or SPSS.
• Experience supervising faculty and/or staff.
• Experience working with specialized and/or regional accreditors including SACSCOC at the college or institutional level.
• Experience analyzing and summarizing quantitative and qualitative data, including survey results, focus groups, and institutional data.
• Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
• Strong analytical, evaluative, and objective…