Position Details

Posting date

10/22/2021

Application Review date

12/13/2021

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1127924

Position Title

Associate Dean for Evaluation and Assessment

Department this Position Reports to

Sr. Associate Dean for Medical Education

Hiring Range Minimum

Please Inquire

Hiring Range Maximum

Please Inquire

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Geisel School of Medicine, Hanover NH 03755

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

NA

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

To provide leadership in the development and establishment of evolving best practices in evaluation and assessment for Geisel’s education programs, including its flagship Undergraduate Medical Education ( UME ) and Masters in Public Health ( MPH ) Programs, and for the associated contributing faculty at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. The Associate Dean for Evaluation and Assessment ( ADEA ) is responsible for tracking national/international trends and innovations in evaluation and assessment approaches, for effectively implementing assessment policies, procedures, and practices within the UME, MPH, and other Geisel-sponsored education programs. The position has further responsibility, in collaboration with the appropriate curriculum committees (e.g., UME - Medical Education Committee ( MEC ), MPH Curriculum Committee, etc.) for for ensuring that Geisel’s education programs remain fully compliant with applicable LCME, CEPH and other applicable accreditation standards concerning assessment and evaluation. Primary work consists of oversight of learner and course assessment(s) and program evaluation, and the continued improvement of the curriculum for Geisel education programs. Partners with Department of Medical Education and other relevant Geisel faculty to facilitate research and scholarship efforts requiring assessment and evaluation data and analysis as applicable to pedagogical studies related to Geisel education programs, and in alignment with institutional priorities. The ADEA reports to the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education ( SADME ) and works closely the Executive Director of Education Programs within The Dartmouth Institute ( EDEP - TDI ), and with other UME associate deans, the curriculum committee chairs,, the Chair of the Department of Medical Education, course and clerkship directors, and Geisel’s curriculum committees.

Description

The Audrey and Theodor Geisel School of Medicine (Geisel) at Dartmouth, was established in Hanover, New Hampshire in 1797 and, to this day, strives to improve the lives of the people it serves: students, patients, and local and global communities. As one of America’s top medical schools, the Geisel School of Medicine is committed to creating new generations of diverse leaders who will help solve our most vexing challenges in health care.

The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth is located in the neighboring towns of Hanover and Lebanon in the Upper Connecticut River Valley on the NH and VT border. Dartmouth is surrounded by a vibrant, academic, and professional community offering excellent public schools, a lively arts scene, a rural setting with great natural beauty, and delicious local produce and artisanal foods. For those who enjoy the city, Boston, New York City, and Montreal are within a few hours’ drive.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

PhD plus 6 or more years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

*PhD, MD, EdD or relevant terminal degree
*6+ years experience in leading institutional efforts in curricular assessment and evaluation of education programs.
*Demonstrated record of excellence and knowledge of learner assessment strategies and curriculum evaluation
*Demonstrated record of excellence in the development of assessment tools and strategies
*Commitment to keeping informed of best practices in evaluation and assessment strategies
*Commitment to support, contribute to and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, faculty and fellow professionals.
*Experience working with faculty and staff at a local, regional, and national level on assessment and evaluation
*Supervisory and budgetary experience
*Excellent organizational skills and ability to plan and prioritize work independently
*Excellent computer skills and knowledge of a variety of software applications and central systems
*High degree of initiative, tact, and diplomacy
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with diverse groups and individuals
*Good judgment to handle sensitive and confidential matter

Qualified candidates can be considered for an academic appointment commensurate with experience

Preferred Qualifications

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Sonia Chimienti, MD, FIDSA

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Matt Browne

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note that Dartmouth has a COVID vaccination requirement for all employees; visit https://www.dartmouth.edu/hrs/ to review the policy and for details and information on requesting an exemption and/or reasonable accommodation. Compliance with the Dartmouth COVID -19 Employee and Appointee Vaccination Policy is a condition of employment.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/60216

Key Accountabilities

Description

Program Evaluation

*Provides subject matter expertise and leadership to support faculty and staff involved with all aspects of evaluation of Geisel’s education programs (e.g. UME, MPH ), as pertains to assessing learner outcomes and evaluation of program effectiveness.
*Works with the MEC and other Geisel curriculum committees to establish outcome measures for the curriculum and develop data systems and analytical models to assess and document the effectiveness of teaching and learning models.
*Provides subject matter expertise and leadership in support of faculty research in the areas of medical education effectiveness and pedagogical innovation.
*Consults with appropriate associate deans and teaching faculty, in collaboration with the SADME and the EDEP - TDI, as well as the chairs of Geisel’s curriculum committees, to ensure timely and constructive feedback on various aspects of curricular changes, course delivery, and of Geisel’s education programs, more broadly.
*In collaboration with the SADME and EDEP - TDI, provides oversight for the delivery, analysis and reporting of student feedback on AAMC and other educational program surveys to intuitional stakeholders and partners.
*Maintains documentation of program evaluation outcomes for reports to internal and external stakeholders.

Percentage Of Time

25%

Description

Student Assessment

*Oversees all aspects of the UME and MPH evaluation and assessment program(s), and provides day-to-day supervision and oversight for the Director of Evaluation and Assessment.
*Works with the Director of Evaluation and Assessment, UME curricular deans and course leaders, EDEP - TDI and course leaders, and teaching faculty to develop and execute assessment plans for the curriculum at Geisel.
*Supports development of assessment instruments and regularly evaluates practices within the UME and MPH programs, recommending changes as needed.
*Maintains a comprehensive system of assessment data management and reporting through institutional platform(s).
*Provides oversight for the delivery, analysis, and reporting of all internal and external student assessments.
*Analyzes learning assessment data to ensure reliability and validity.
*Maintains documentation of student learning assessment outcomes for reports to internal and external stakeholders.

Percentage Of Time

25%

Description

Leadership

*Provides leadership and supervision of the Assessment and Evaluation team at Geisel, including the Director of Evaluation and Assessment, the Assessment Coordinators
*Provides leadership and guidance for evaluation and assessment research and scholarship
*Provides strategic oversight of team functions, in alignment with institutional priorities.
*Maintains currency in best practices for data collection and analysis techniques to ensure all programmatic standards are met, addressing program deficiencies in data collection and instrumentation.
*Works collaboratively with the Associate Deans of Curriculum and Geisel’s teaching faculty to contribute to evolving standards for the assessment of clinical skills and other required competencies for Geisel’s education programs.
*Provides leadership and works collaboratively with the Continuous Quality Improvement ( CQI ) team to help guide program development in response to student outcomes, program evaluations and the medical school’s strategic plan.
*Serves as an ex-officio member of the Medical Education Committee ( MEC ) and serves as chair of its standing subcommittee, the Geisel Assessment Oversight Committee.

Percentage Of Time

25%

Description

Accreditation

*Works in collaboration with the Director of ( LCME ) Accreditation and Kern Programs, the Director of Assessment and Evaluation and TDI’s Director of Academic Affairs to ensure compliance with LCME and CEPH regulations for student assessment, and serves as the lead in preparing reports for accrediting agencies and internal stakeholders in coordination with UME and MPH program faculty and staff leadership.
*In collaboration with the Director of Evaluation and Assessment, other UME associate deans, TDI’s Director of Academic Affairs, and Geisel teaching faculty, provides guidance for the development of curriculum and examination question mapping to assure that program goals and objectives are adequately tracked, taught, and evaluated.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

Educational Research and Scholarship

*Collaborates with Department of Medical Education and other Geisel teaching faculty on the impact of educational innovations and longitudinal curriculum outcomes and contributes to educational research and scholarship.
*Supports research and scholarly activities of Department of Medical Education and other Geisel teaching faculty through the provision of summary assessment and evaluation data across the UME and other Geisel curricula.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

Faculty Development

*Works with the Chair of the Department of Medical Education, The Dartmouth Institute, and, when relevant, the Geisel Office of Faculty Affairs and Dartmouth-Hitchcock clinical departments in the development and implementation of faculty development programs for Geisel teaching faculty focused on assessment and evaluation.

Percentage Of Time

5%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
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1. Curriculum Vitae
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