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DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Requisition # 75637
Position Basics
Type of Position OTHER Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled Advertising Started on: Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 College: Carver College of Medicine Department: Anesthesia
Salary
Salary: Commensurate
Position Details
Full/Part Time Status: Full Time Position Description:
The University of Iowa Department of Anesthesia , in collaboration with the Departments of Ophthalmology and Neurosurgery , is seeking an accomplished educator to serve as Director of Educational Development . Appointment rank may be at the Instructor (non-track), Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level on the Instructional Faculty Track, consistent with experience and interest.
This position will report to the Vice Chairs for Education and play a key leadership role in advancing the education mission across these departments. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to enhance curriculum innovation, faculty development, educational research, and program evaluation, as well as promote scholarship in education. The Director will collaborate closely with faculty, trainees, program directors, and educational leaders across departments
Position Responsibilities :
Faculty Development : Organize seminars, assess departmental needs, and connect faculty with development opportunities.
Educational Research : Lead scholarship efforts, support faculty publishing, and conduct curriculum assessment studies.
Mentoring Leadership : Coordinate mentoring programs for faculty and residents.
Curriculum Development : Introduce contemporary teaching strategies, support instructional design, and ensure accreditation compliance.
Program Evaluation : Direct evaluation efforts and mentor educational support staff.
Departmental Leadership : Advise on resource allocation and participate in education-related decision-making.
Professional Development : Engage in institutional and national education organizations (e.g., OCRME, SEA, AAPAE).
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.
Education Requirement:
- PhD, EdD, or equivalent advanced degree in education or a related field.
- In-depth knowledge of learning theories and educational pedagogy.
- Experience in instructional design, curriculum development, and educational assessment.
- Experience designing adult learning experiences and delivering professional development.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated.
- Experience in medical or health professions education.
- Experience mentoring clinical faculty in educational scholarship.
- Familiarity with ACGME standards and program evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience with educational research and scholarly publication.
- Active participation in institutional or national organizations focused on education.
Online Application Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest Number of References: 3
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Contact Information
Contact: Joseph P Mulangaliro - joseph-mulangaliro@uiowa.edu
Cmed-Anesthesia
Colloton Pavilion
160 Hawkins Drive
6615 JCP
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-2502
Department URL: medicine.uiowa.edu/anesthesia/
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