The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine is seeking a full-time faculty on the Education Scholar pathway for a unique opportunity to become Director of Evaluation and Assessment. The Director of Evaluation and Assessment provides leadership, oversight, monitoring, and execution of the assessment and evaluation processes for the medical students and curriculum across the four curricular years (MS1-MS4) through evidence-informed practices. The Director develops, manages, and monitors quality assurance programs for the medical education program, including curriculum, assessment of student learning, student services, and admissions, with the aim of providing high-quality data to assist in planning; foster diversity, equity and inclusion; inform decision making; and meet accreditation standards. The Director provides expertise and consultative support for the Teaching Academy and the engagement of its members in teaching, educational research, and other forms of educational scholarship.

The successful candidate will have a PhD or EdD in a related field (e.g., Educational Psychology) and at least three to five years of related experience. This includes a minimum of three years of teaching or teaching related activity (direct teaching, curriculum development, advising/mentoring, assessment and/or educational leadership). Successful candidates will have a background in educational research, assessment and evaluation, and quantitative methodology (e.g., statistics) and demonstrated proficiency with at least one statistical software application and Microsoft Excel.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated effectiveness in working with teams, managing multiple, simultaneous projects, and being able to explain complex processes using common, easy-to-understand descriptions as well as good communication and interpersonal relationship skills. The Director will serve as a faculty member who is administratively based in the Office of Medical Education (OME) and will report to the Director of the Teaching Academy. The Director will also be granted a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics. Successful candidates will have experience and qualifications consistent with appointment at the Assistant Professor rank on the Education Scholar Pathway.

Located in Burlington, The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine and the University of Vermont Medical Center serve as Vermont’s only academic medical center, and provides tertiary care to patients from Vermont and northern NY. Burlington is a vibrant community located on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and Green Mountains. With year-round recreational opportunities, safe communities and excellent schools, this progressive community has been frequently cited as one of the most livable cities in the U.S.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Interested candidates should submit a CV online at: www.uvmjobs.com under Position No. 00026642.