Assistant Director of Educational Innovation and Assessment

Lehigh University; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-standard retirement benefits

Generous paid leave

Tuition benefits for employees and DEP

Job summary

Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, invites applications for the Assistant Director of Educational Innovation and Assessment. This role advances student learning across colleges through data-informed pedagogy and strategic assessment initiatives.

Responsibilities include developing learning outcome assessments, applying diverse methodologies, and guiding faculty development. A Master’s is required; a Doctoral degree is preferred, with 3–5 years of related higher-ed experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Learning Sciences or related field.
• Doctoral degree preferred.
• Three to five years of work related experience.
• Experience in educational innovation with student-centered pedagogy.
• Knowledge of active learning strategies, educational technologies and assessment methods.
• Experience designing and delivering faculty development programs and workshops.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; collaboration with faculty, staff, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement student learning outcome assessment strategies.
• Apply assessment methods to measure learning objectives.
• Support data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Evaluate AI tools for educational assessment.
• Analyze findings to improve programs, curricula, and teaching.
• Collaborate with faculty to strengthen teaching and learning.
• Design and deliver faculty development programs on assessment.
• Provide guidance to faculty and staff on assessment approaches.
• Monitor trends and standards in higher education pedagogy.
• Collaborate with leadership and mentor student assistants.

Skills

Educational assessment

Data analysis

Faculty development

Pedagogical trends

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Education / related field

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

At Lehigh University, the pursuit of knowledge isn't just a mission statement, it's the organizing principle behind every academic decision. As Assistant Director of Educational Innovation and Assessment, you'll work at the intersection of data, pedagogy, and institutional strategy, helping shape how Lehigh measures and advances student learning across its colleges and programs.

Position Number: S97100

This position is a Grade: 10 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $67,270-$81,830 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

What You'll Drive in Academic Affairs

• Partner with academic programs, departments, and faculty to develop and implement valid, appropriate student learning outcome assessment strategies
• Apply a broad range of assessment methods - including formative, summative, authentic, diagnostic, and performance-based approaches - to measure specific learning objectives
• Support assessment activities through rigorous data collection, analysis, and interpretation
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, for their application in effective student learning assessment
• Analyze assessment findings to drive continuous improvement of educational programs, curricula, instructional materials, and teaching methods
• Collaborate with faculty and departments to identify and act on opportunities to strengthen teaching and learning practices
• Design and deliver faculty development programs and workshops focused on the scholarship of teaching and learning, assessment practices, and data analysis
• Provide ongoing education, guidance, and practical support to faculty and staff on assessment approaches and student learning evaluation
• Monitor trends, research, best practices, accreditation requirements, and regulatory standards in higher education pedagogy and assessment, integrating relevant findings into improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with the Director of Educational Innovation and Assessment, Director of Educational Analytics, and broader office staff on assessment and educational innovation projects, while providing mentorship to undergraduate and graduate student assistants

What You Bring

• Master's Degree in Education, Instructional Design, Learning Sciences or related field
• Doctoral Degree preferred
• Three to five years of work related experience
• Demonstrated experience in educational innovation initiatives within higher education with a strong emphasis on student-centered pedagogies preferred
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in teaching and learning, including active learning strategies, educational technologies and assessment methods
• Experience designing and delivering faculty development programs and workshops
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators

Why Lehigh

Lehigh is a research university with the collegial culture of a liberal arts institution, a combination that gives staff in Academic Affairs genuine influence over how learning is conceived and evaluated. You'll collaborate with faculty who are deeply invested in student success, supported by a university that offers above-standard superannuation contributions, generous paid leave, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, and a campus environment that values intellectual curiosity at every level. This role offers real scope to build something meaningful within a university committed to continuous academic improvement.

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university's mission.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.

Special Considerations

• The duties of the position do not allow for a remote work option; the employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh community.

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.