Assessment and Accreditation Coordinator

Position Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia invites applications
for an Assessment and Accreditation Coordinator. The successful candidate will provide support for assessment of the college’s veterinary curriculum with an emphasis on student learning outcomes and evidence-based curricular improvements. This individual will oversee the administration and analysis of of measures of curricular and student outcomes, compile reports to meet accreditation requirements, and assist college faculty and administration in curricular design and improvements based on current literature, assessments and identified outcomes. The successful candidate will also provide support and training to faculty and engage in educational research independently and/or collaboration with others.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; and (3) name, mailing address, and contact information for three references. Applications received by March 18, 2022 will be accorded full consideration. The anticipated start date is May 1, 2022. Interested persons can obtain additional information about the University of Georgia and the College of Veterinary Medicine at http://www.vet.uga.edu/. Questions concerning the position can be directed to Dr. Sherry Clouser at 706‐542‐5460 or at sac@uga.edu.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F1154P

Working Title

Assessment and Accreditation Coordinator

Department

VetMed-Academic Affairs

About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia ( UGA ), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
Located only an hour from Atlanta, Athens is a progressive locale with a rich history, and is centered among beautiful surrounding landscapes. The area abounds in local music, art, literature, and theatre, plus many performances by national and international touring artists. The cost of living in Athens compares favorably with much of the rest of the country, ranking lower than the U.S. average (http://www.bestplaces.net/zip‐code/georgia/athens/30607). Additional information about the Athens area can be found at: http://www.visitathensga.com/.

About the College/Unit/Department

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The College enrolls 114 students each fall out of the more than 1,000 who apply. It has 173 faculty members.

At the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine, we’re driven by a deep and powerful passion to define and deliver all that veterinary medicine can, and should, be.

We welcome people from different backgrounds, hometowns, and points of view, leveraging those perspectives to help shape the future of animal and human health. We educate and elevate our students, transforming them into legions of highly-trained doctors and tenacious researchers who are driven to serve their communities. We explore and discover and dream up and test out new ways to care for and protect animals and humans. We’re invested in every sense of the word: in people, in connections, in facilities, and in research.

We love this work, this challenge, and this responsibility—it’s what we were born to do. We’re UGA Vet Med and our passion powers our commitment. Care to join us?

College/Unit/Department website

vet.uga.edu

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Minorities & Females

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date

05/01/2022

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

02/02/2022

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

UGA Statement

PLEASE NOTE : On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/ or call (706) 542-2222.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Academic Professional AC

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Academic Professional

Contract Type

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD degree or comparable terminal degree in a relevant field, such as educational assessment, curriculum, instructional design, instructional technology, or psychology.

Additional Requirements

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

One year of work experience in higher education.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Advises CVM on assessment and program evaluation. Assists in AVMA accreditation. Conducts independent research. Advises CVM on admissions standards and practices. Administration and analysis of measures of curricular and student outcomes; compile reports to meet accreditation requirements. Develops and organizes training sessions and other campus events related to outcomes assessment.

Percentage Of Time

45

Duties/Responsibilities

Engages in educational research independently and/or in collaboration with others.
Conducts activities such as submission of grants to federal agencies or private foundations, publication of refereed papers within the areas of academic assessment or related areas, presentation of refereed papers on academic assessment or other areas of educational research at national or international meetings.

Percentage Of Time

10

Duties/Responsibilities

Collaborates with other personnel within the College’s Office of Academic Affairs to develop and maintain an accurate and usable curricular assessment database and curricular map. Assists college faculty and administration in evidence-based curricular improvements based on current literature, assessments and identified outcomes.

Percentage Of Time

45

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents