Assessment and Pedagogy Specialist

About Portland State University

Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, based in the center of a lively and opportunity-rich city. Guided by a mission that puts knowledge into service for the community, the university connects students to practical learning, industry relationships, and a wide network of community partners. With more than 20,000 students representing many backgrounds, PSU is known for its faculty strength, research activity, sustainability focus, community engagement, and innovative spirit.

Role Summary

The Assessment and Pedagogy Specialist partners with the Associate Director of Teaching, Learning and Assessment to build, deliver, and assess support for instructional coaching, professional learning, and assessment programming for the Office of Academic Innovation. The role also creates strong pedagogical and assessment resources for OAI’s online hub, OAI+.

Using research-based and evidence-informed practices, this position collaborates with faculty, departments, and programs across campus to improve teaching quality, strengthen learning outcomes, and support equitable, inclusive student success. The job requires on-site presence in the OAI office and regular in-person collaboration with supervisors, staff, team members, and faculty.

Position Details

Proposed start date: 09/16/2026. Classification title: Academic Services. Rank: N - No Rank. Working title: Assessment and Pedagogy Specialist. Department: 200740 - CAS Cntr for Academic Exclln Office. Position number: D92147. Representation: AU - AAUP. Appointment: Renewable. Position FTE: 1.0. Tenure status: N - not applicable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and review assessment support services for the Office of Academic Innovation.
• Develop and manage professional development programming for educators and academic partners.
• Provide instructional coaching and help improve teaching practices across campus.
• Create and maintain assessment and pedagogy content for the OAI+ resource hub.
• Work with departments and programs to support measurable improvements in teaching and learning.
• Use evidence-based approaches to advance inclusive, equitable, and student-centered education.
• Collaborate regularly with the Associate Director, OAI staff, faculty, and other campus stakeholders.
• Participate in in-person work and office-based collaboration as part of the role.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus 4 years of experience in higher education program assessment, faculty development, or a closely related area.
• Proven background in designing, carrying out, and interpreting assessment work.
• Teaching experience in K-12 or higher education settings.
• Working knowledge of effective, evidence-based teaching and learning strategies.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in education, higher education administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in program assessment, faculty development, or instructional design.
• Experience leading broad higher-education professional development initiatives.
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Experience with assessment methods and data analysis.
• Background in classroom observation tools and instructional coaching.
• Understanding of inclusive pedagogy, equity-minded practice, and culturally sustaining teaching.
• Clear commitment to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in post-secondary environments.
• Experience working with diverse faculty groups.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across varied organizational settings.

Key Cultural Competencies

• Build an environment that recognizes, welcomes, and values differences.
• Communicate and work respectfully across a range of beliefs, identities, behaviors, orientations, and cultural backgrounds.
• Look for opportunities to grow through work in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings, with openness to continuous improvement.
• Follow PSU policies, including those related to prohibited discrimination and harassment, and professional standards of conduct.

Environmental Stewardship

This role is expected to support sustainability by practicing resource conservation and contributing to long-term environmental goals.

Work Schedule

Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Compensation and Benefits

New hires typically begin near the Q1 level within the salary band, with starting pay determined by relevant experience, skills, knowledge, market comparison, internal equity, and departmental budget. The annual starting salary for this position is $66,696 to $73,224, though a higher offer may be approved depending on the circumstances.

The benefits package includes 95% employer-paid healthcare premiums, a strong retirement and vacation package, and reduced tuition for employees, spouses, or dependents at Oregon University System schools.

Working Conditions

• Typical office setting with computers, printers, telephones, fax machines, and copiers.
• Occasional stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, and carrying.
• Repetitive keyboard, wrist, and arm movements.
• Long periods of sitting at a computer.
• Movement across campus for meetings and activities.
• Fast-moving environment with frequent interruptions.
• This is an on-campus role. After successful completion of the trial service period, the supervisor may allow up to one remote work day per week.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit names, phone numbers, and email addresses for three professional references. Required materials include a resume, cover letter, and professional references.

Eligibility and Additional Notes

This opening is restricted to current PSU AAUP academic professionals under the applicable collective bargaining agreement. A background check is required. The employee is not expected to drive a motor vehicle for this role. The position has a posting close date of 07/16/2026, with application screening beginning on 07/02/2026. For questions, contact rscribne@pdx.edu.

Supplemental questions for applicants confirm AAUP academic professional status, possession of a master’s degree with 4 years of relevant higher education experience, experience in assessment design/implementation/analysis, and teaching experience in K-12 or post-secondary settings. Applicants are also asked how they learned about the opening, with options including PSU Website, Indeed.com, HERCJobs, Urban League of Portland, Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber, Oregon Employment Department, Social Media, Person Referral, Career Builder, Glass Door, and Other. If Other is selected, an open-ended explanation is requested.

Job details also note that the appointment is renewable, the position is full-time at 1.0 FTE, and no tenure status applies.

Note: A quick link and other source-site application references have been omitted.