Director, Assessment

2 weeks ago


Reno, Nevada, United States University of Nevada, Reno Full time


Director, Assessment (UNR Med)

R0142231

Medicine, Reno - University of Nevada School of Medicine

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at or For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) invites applications for the role of Director, Assessment. The Director of Assessment is a leader who works with faculty and administrators within UNR Med to develop and implement effective assessment strategies that support student outcomes, and to design and implement evaluation strategies that lead to curricular and program improvement. The Director is responsible for collaboration with the Director of Curriculum in leading and shaping assessment processes, keeping abreast of national best practices in assessment, helping to foster a collaborative culture, developing assessment staff, thereby ensuring continuous improvement of the quality of education at UNR Med. The Director serves as an in-house expert on assessment and provides advice and guidance to the faculty, the curriculum committees, and the Associate Dean of Curricular Affairs. The position reports to the Associate Dean of Curricular Affairs. Examples of specific responsibilities include:
  • Lead the program of assessment across all phases of the MD program, including defining the philosophy of assessment; continuous quality improvement of assessment; continually advocate for best practices in assessment in the MD program
  • Implement assessment strategies for the undergraduate medical education program that will inform curricular decision-making and continuous quality improvement efforts
  • Work with block directors, teaching faculty, and content directors to ensure all assessment materials (e.g., quizzes, exams, objective structured clinical examinations) are appropriately balanced, clearly written, and correctly formatted for use in online assessment software.
  • Supervise, train, and develop employees; manage employee performance.
  • Provide sound analysis of assessment data through various analyses and assessment reports
  • Analyzes and reports student data for use in completing the Data Collection Instrument (DCI) necessary for accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). Leads continuous quality improvement of assessment and evaluation processes to align with LCME requirements.
  • Develop and present mid-year summary reports on performance and feedback for block directors to reference when reviewing their curriculum and planning improvements for the next academic year.
  • Inform the UNR Med academic community of curriculum practices and innovations that lead to improved student learning, program outcomes and administrative services through updates provided at meetings, via electronic communication, curricular retreats, and committees
  • Co-facilitate and plan faculty development with the Office for Faculty.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to motivate and hold accountable a team of assessment professionals, collaborate successfully with faculty and students, and track and implement CQI measures. Competency in data analysis, tech literacy, and detail orientation are a must. Additionally, the person in this role must be able to manage difficult and confidential conversations, demonstrate cultural humility, and successfully manage change under pressure.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and four years of professional work experience OR

Master's Degree and two years of professional work experience

Related Experience:

Experience in program evaluation and/or assessment of higher education academic programs

Compensation Grade

C

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience

Total Compensation

The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, thirty (30) days of sick leave provided upon start date and two (2) days of sick leave accrued per full month after the first year of service, two (2) days of annual leave accrued each full month, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information

For more information about the School of Medicine, please visit

For more information about the Office of Medical Education, please visit

Department Contact

Kristen Alexander

Director, Operations (Office of Academic Affairs)

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

1) Resume/CV

2) Letters of Application (Cover letter)

3) Three professional references (include name, title, company/organization, email address, phone number)

4) One-page inclusivity statement: Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying. Please also highlight contributions you have made to this goal in your previous role(s).

Required UNR Med Recruitment Survey

Please complete the survey at the link below; this 1-2 minute survey will allow us to understand our current status and the effectiveness of our efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion at UNR Med. Survey data will not be accessible by the department for which you are applying or the recruitment team.

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)

For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to 'A Healthy Nevada', nation, and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med is committed to our four-part mission of education, research, clinical service, and diversity. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength, we innovate and improve, we serve with integrity, and we success with trust and respect.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is an inclusive and engaged community. We recognize that diverse faculty and leaders add value to the educational experience and promote excellence in our teaching, patient care, and research missions. We seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.

Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction. The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services, and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state's rural communities. We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists and Physician Assistants. We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients, and researchers. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees, patients, and students.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

To apply, visit

Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevadas land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a "Top Tier" Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.

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