JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Assessment, Evaluation, and Compliance (AEC) is a full-time, non-tenure core faculty member for an academic appointment in the Department of Medical Education. The successful applicants must meet the criteria necessary to be considered for an academic appointment at either the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of UME, and a faculty member in the Department of Medical Education, the Director of AEC will provide oversight, development, and implementation of all aspects of assessment and evaluation of the undergraduate medical education program leading to the MD degree. The position serves as a resource in the areas of measurement and programmatic accreditation requirements, the criteria for assessing student learning outcomes, and identify assessment strategies and instruments, including the utilization of results, to improve academic programs.

The position will also serve as a resource and collaborator in fostering scholarship with the faculty of the medical school. The Director of AEC will provide the faculty with skill-building seminars/workshops to support best practices in learner assessment and programmatic metrics.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:

• Assists in developing measurable learning outcomes for the curriculum, courses, and the medical school’s goals.

• Leads efforts in curricular mapping within the School of Medicine (SOM).

• Provides statistical support and analysis of assessment and evaluation data, such as thematic analysis of narrative evaluations.

• Serves as a subject matter expert in current assessment practices and research methods.

• Supports the assessment and evaluation instrument development process, including, but not limited to development of tests, surveys, observation protocols, interview focus group questionnaires, scoring rubrics and simulation activities.

• Leads the selection of research designs, interpretation, and analysis of data related to assessment and evaluation.

• Provides data for and participates in the creation of accreditation reports for the LCME and other accrediting agencies.

• Works collaboratively and closely with the Associate Dean of Accreditation and Chair, Curriculum Committee to provide assessment and evaluation data required for continuous quality improvement efforts within the SOM.

• Develops processes, policies, and procedures as necessary to ensure compliance and that

standards are exceeding national accreditation requirements in all aspects of assessment and evaluation.

• Maintains and improves competence in disciplinary content and methodologies through participation in faculty development activities and self-directed learning.

• Ensures all policies related to assessment and evaluation are up to date.

• Participates in committees and other administrative duties as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

ACCOMPANYING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strong background and experience in medical education and medical education assessment and valuation.

• Ability to develop and implement new programs.

• Knowledge of creating and managing budgets.

• Ability to provide servant leadership.

• Ability to work independently, as well as lead project teams.

• Strong organizational and planning skills.

• Strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Terminal degree, i.e., MD, DO, EdD, or Ph.D. is required.

• Five (5) years of experience in assessment and evaluation and medical education.

• Eligible for appointment at rank of assistant, associate, or full professor, non-tenure.