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DIRECTOR, ASSESSMENT & ANALYTICS

Employer
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Location
Wisconsin, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 12, 2021
Job no: 230115-LI
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: SMPH/ACAD AFFAIRS/CD ADMIN
Location: Madison
Categories: Dean, Director, Executive, Management/Supervisory



Position Summary:

The Director of Assessment and Testing is responsible for the vision, leadership, and direction of the development and implementation of a competency-based assessment system that aligns with the medical student curriculum. The Director will work collaboratively with faculty and members of the Medical Education Office to assure continuous quality improvement and regulatory compliance of assessment practices.

The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership, creativity, the ability to work independently to direct a comprehensive assessment program and will also possess the ability to work effectively with medical school administration, faculty and staff. She/he will also establish networks and connect with professionals in multiple disciplines for the purpose of enhancing our medical education assessment program.

The successful candidate will also incorporate tracking of possible inequity present in assessment methods/outcomes in order to develop an assessment program that ensures equitable evaluation of performance for all medical students.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Degree and Area of Specialization:

A doctorate degree in education, psychology, or related areas is required

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

A minimum of 3-years of work experience in health profession assessment is required. Demonstrated expertise in educational measurement (preferably competency-based medical education) and in the provision of professional development of assessor skills is required. Experience in database management, statistical analyses (including work with at least one major statistical package) assessment methods that evaluate skills, behaviors, and attitudes is required. Experience in operations and human resources management experience is highly preferred.

Additional Information:

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

All UW School of Medicine and Public Health staff are responsible for upholding the highest standards for professional conduct and ethical behavior in pursuing the School's missions of patient care, education, research, and service.
Professionalism includes: 1) demonstrating honesty, integrity, inclusivity, accountability, and fairness; 2) treating everyone, including patients and visitors, colleagues, staff, and learners, with kindness, compassion, and respect; and 3) making a commitment to altruism in all interactions. Faculty are responsible for personally modeling professional conduct and inspiring and expecting professional behavior by others. The department expects all faculty to abide by these principles of professionalism, and associated laws and university policies, in the performance of their responsibilities.

Department(s):

A530360-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ACAD AFFAIRS/CD ADMIN

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $78,816 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants will be required to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration. The cover letter should highlight the applicant's experience and skills as they relate to the listed qualifications for maximum consideration.

This application will also require the submission of three professional references, including your current or most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Contact:

Beth Miller
bmiller53@wisc.edu
608-265-8696
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

DIR, UNSPECIFIED (8)(M94DN)

Employment Class:

Limited

Job Number:

230115-LI

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Fall 2020. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

Applications Open: Jan 12 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Feb 12 2021 11:55 PM Central Standard Time

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