Learning Analytics Specialist
The Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology is seeking a Learning Analytics Specialist to expand our capacity for learning sciences research and learning analytics projects that support student learning.
The Learning Analytics Specialist will support the instructional mission at the University of Iowa by analyzing institutional and student interaction data with learning tools and materials to: (a) inform effective teaching practices and (b) develop and evaluate instructional interventions that promote student success.
This role will collaborate with other offices to develop cross-institutional instructional support services that effectively leverage data. They will also assess instructional support programs and conduct research on student learning.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management, statistical analysis, and learning sciences research, with demonstrated experience using R software to transform and analyze complex datasets.
This position is eligible for hybrid or remote work and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location. There is an expectation that this individual be able to travel to Iowa City a minimum of 3-4 times per year.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship for employment.
For a full job description, please email Melanie Bell at melanie-bell@uiowa.edu.
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Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in statistics or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and additional related experience.
- Experience (typically 1 year or more) in learning analytics projects, including research that integrates learning analytics interventions.
- Proficiency in R for data management, analysis, and visualization.
- Proficiency in SQL.
- Knowledge of various statistical analysis (e.g. descriptive statistics, conductive hypothesis tests, and using multiple linear regression and logistic regression to model outcomes.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work productively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated, highly-developed organizational skills and practices.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques and algorithms.
- Knowledge of Unizin Data Platform and Canvas.
- Knowledge of learning theory and its application in higher education settings.
- Knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Knowledge of methods used in educational data mining.
- Experience with a programming language such as Python.
- Ph.D. in Educational Evaluation, Statistics, or a related field.
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Melanie Bell at melanie-bell@uiowa.edu.
There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency and respect for difference that represents our commitment to a welcoming and respectful work environment.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
