[AISWorld] Specialized faculty position at FSU School of Information

[Shuyuan Metcalfe]

Instructional Specialist I 12 Month Salaried (School of Information)
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Position #51531

This specialized faculty position provides professional leadership of
assessment processes, including systematic and strategic planning and
assessment of curriculum and learning outcomes. Oversees and contributes to
the strategic vision for accreditation and reporting processes and
activities and supervises data collection and analysis.

Specific responsibilities may include:

1.     Develop and maintain relationships around the university to enhance
data sources. Provides assessment information to the University leadership
to assist with institutional decision making in alignment with strategic
planning. As directed, disseminates findings to appropriate stakeholders.
Responsible for the creation of an on-going assessment schedule and process
for each program and certificate. Monitors and coordinates calendars and
schedules related to assessment, internal and external reporting.

2.     Coordinate assessment of major and certificate programs and
supervise data collection and analysis staff. Provide guidance,
professional development, and training for staff and faculty on unit level
assessment processes.

3.     Work with EDI program coordinator to ensure equity, diversity, and
inclusion in curricular content and pedagogy. Build effective,
collaborative relationships with a diverse population of faculty, staff and
students, as well as external governing bodies, organizations, and similar
institutions to continuously advance the value of assessment.

4.     Remain competent and current in research and analysis of curricular
assessment processes through professional reading and development.

5.     Teaches one course per semester as assigned.

Education:  Ph.D. in Information, LIS or other doctoral degree in
Instructional Systems/Design, or in a related field with graduate course
work in Instructional Systems/Design.

Experience:  At least 2 years in curriculum assessment and management or
institutional data governance or management; and evidence of progressive
development in educational leadership.

About the School of Information

The School of Information is one of three academic units within the College
of Communication and Information at Florida State University. The FSU
iSchool offers a Bachelor's degree program with majors in Information
Technology (IT) and Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT);
Master's degree programs in Information Technology and Information; a
post-Master's Specialist degree in Information; and a Ph.D. degree in
Information. The iSchool faculty also operate the iSensor Lab, the Detour
Lab, the E-Health Lab, and are founding partners in FSU's Innovation Hub
(Hub), an innovation center and fab lab/makerspace for teaching and
research with technologies including 3D printing and 3D visualization.

The School of Information began in 1926, was formally founded in 1947, and
is nationally ranked among the top information science graduate schools in
the country. The iSchool's Information Technology Masters' program is
nationally ranked at #6 among graduate IT programs, and the ALA-accredited
Master's in Information is ranked among U.S. News & World Report's Best
Graduate Programs in Library and Information Science at 11th overall, 3rd
in Youth Services, and 1st in School Library Media.

School of Information faculty have been awarded over $50 million in
federal, state, local, and foundation research grants, and maintain a
strong connection to the community through various literacy and service
initiatives. Cultural diversity is an important goal supported by the
School, College, and University. More information about the School of
Information is available online at: http://ischool.cci.fsu.edu/

The College of Communication and Information is a member of the iSchools
organization, and has a student population of approximately 1,300
undergraduates and 500 graduate students with 87 tenured/tenure-track and
25 full-time non-tenure-track faculty members. The College is a campus
leader, and is nationally recognized for its distance and online education
programs.

Inquiries should be directed to:

Search Committee
School of Information
Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 32306-2100
Attn: Jeannette Barnes-Mitchell
jbmitchell4 at fsu.edu
Tel: 850-644-5775

This position provides an opportunity to work at a world-class research
university in a beautiful and diverse setting that offers a high quality of
life. Florida State University is a leading university and part of the
State University System in Florida. It has a student body of over 41,000,
and has been designated a research university with very high research
activity by the Carnegie Foundation. FSU offers more than 300 different
programs of study, with nationally recognized programs in the sciences,
medicine, law, and business.

FSU is located in Tallahassee, a metropolitan community of approximately
375,000 which has been rated by Livability as one of the 50 best places to
live in the United States. There are numerous opportunities for outdoor
enthusiasts in the Florida Panhandle, and Tallahassee is situated among
many rich historical and natural resources, including easy access to some
of the most beautiful beaches in the country. Tallahassee has a
high-quality public school system, and provides many opportunities for art,
culture, and music enthusiasts.

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as
advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu
Job # 51531

If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all
applicable information. Applications must include education details even if
attaching a CV.

Applicants should also include a curriculum vitae, a cover letter detailing
interests and experience relevant to the position, a statement addressing
how the applicant sees themself contributing to diversity at the Florida
State University School of Information, and three references.

Review of applications will begin May 1st and continue until the position
is filled. Preferred starting date is *July 2022*.

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran
Employer

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at:
http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf

Contact Employment and Recruitment Services at jobs at fsu.edu or (850)
644-6034 with any questions.

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Shuyuan Ho Metcalfe
Associate Professor, Florida State University School of Information
Trusted CI Fellow, The NSF Cybersecurity Center of Excellence