Engineering a world of possibilities The Trefny Innovative Instruction Center leads efforts on campus to promote evidence-based, inclusive teaching and learning at Mines through professional development opportunities for faculty, participation in teaching and learning initiatives at the institution, and supporting faculty research on effective teaching and learning. Our team supports efforts across all levels of the university to ensure that curriculum, instruction, and assessment are research-based, aligned, and supportive of all students.

The Assessment Associate will be a core part of the Trefny Center team, supporting efforts across all levels of the university: helping instructors conduct classroom-based research; supporting departments on program-level assessment; and collaborating on university-level assessment projects. This position reports to the Director of the Trefny Center and is a full-time, 12-month appointment. Please note that while fully remote work is not an option with this position, there is the potential for a flexible work schedule that includes a mix of days in the office and days working from home.

The Team We are a small team that works together closely, and we also have strong relationships with faculty and other administrative units across campus. As a whole, the Mines community is small and tight-knit, and people believe in the work. We find that the faculty who collaborate with us are enthusiastic about working together and excited to partner with teaching and learning experts. This position will have opportunities to lead projects and can make a meaningful impact at Mines.

Our ideal candidate is someone who will approach the work with openness, curiosity, and a growth mindset. We are looking for a collaborator who is willing to speak honestly, listen actively, and reflect critically on both their own contributions and the contributions of others.

For more about the Trefny Center, please visit: https://trefnycenter.mines.edu//

Primary Responsibilities Consult with faculty, staff, and academic administrators on program assessment plans, education research design, and implementation of educational improvements. Co-chair the University Assessment Committee, providing support for ABET and HLC accreditation efforts and departments' program-level assessment. Lead institution-wide student surveys, including survey design and alignment with campus needs; administration and coordination with other campus surveys; informing the visualization and analysis of results; and sharing the findings with relevant stakeholders. Create a variety of reports, white papers, and other genre appropriate for a variety of audiences to share results, advise future efforts, and to support the assessment and educational research efforts for continuous improvement efforts in teaching and learning. Work closely with Trefny Center colleagues in studying and assessing innovations in teaching and learning at Mines and in educating faculty and staff on assessment and educational research practices. Support and collaborate with faculty in designing, implementing, and publishing classroom-based education research projects; research, present, and publish on Trefny Center work and Mines institutional initiatives. Serve on institution-level working groups focused on data, assessment, and evaluation related to teaching and learning, as well as related institutional policies and practices.

Minimum Qualifications MA from an accredited university or college in educational psychology, assessment and program evaluation, higher education, engineering education, or a related field. Experience designing education research studies and/or assessment plans, collecting data, and conducting appropriate data analysis. Experience with the implementation or evaluation of programs in higher education. Experience using relevant educational theories and literature to develop research study designs, select data collection instruments, and frame results in the context of previous work. Experience in effectively communicating results to a variety of audiences, in a manner that truly informs practice. Proven record of managing a productive work schedule including managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines. Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills to become a strong contributor to our team.

Preferred Qualifications PhD is preferred from an accredited university or college ineducational psychology, social psychology, higher education, engineering education, or a related field. Experience supporting faculty in conducting classroom-based research (e.g., Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Teaching as Research), particularly in developing creative approaches to study design and assessment that balance pedagogical needs with methodological rigor. Experience defining student learning outcomes and developing aligned assessments. Experience working in a Center for Teaching and Learning. Experience publishing education research. Experience developing human subjects research protocols. Tableau; qualitative data analysis skills

Salary and Benefits $75,000 - $86,900 annual salary Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.