Assistant/Associate Dean Program Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement

Rutgers University

Newark (NJ)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 269,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and/

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University – Newark campus is recruiting an Assistant/Associate Dean for Program Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement. The role oversees program evaluation, data collection and analysis to enhance medical education across the continuum, including faculty and resident development programs.

Collaboration with units and faculty promotes the scholarship of education. The successful candidate will be appointed at a faculty rank aligned with RBHS guidelines and may qualify for an

Qualifications

Ph.D. or Ed.D. required; focus in educational or psychological measurement preferred.
MD candidates with relevant experience will be strongly considered and may maintain clinical engagement.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of evaluation of the medical education program, including data collection, analysis, and dissemination of reports.
Lead efforts to optimize survey and assessment systems for program evaluation and continuous quality improvement.
Collaborate with leadership to develop a comprehensive learner assessment system for the MD-degree program curriculum.
Direct continuous monitoring for compliance with LCME accreditation standards; serve on LCME preparation team.
Develop and implement plans to address potential non-compliance with LCME standards.
Promote medical education scholarship and seek grants; present work nationally and publish on education.
Participate in curriculum, student affairs, admissions, and faculty meetings as needed by the Executive Vice Dean.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Educational assessment

Organizational behavior

Attention to detail

Grants and scholarship

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D.

MD with clinical engagement considered

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant/Associate Dean Program Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement Department NJMS - Education Special Progr Salary Details A range of $131582 - $268759 Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

This newly developed role will report to the Executive Vice Dean and will provide services across the medical education continuum including faculty affairs. The Assistant/Associate Dean for Program Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) will oversee the program development, data collection and analysis to inform and support the improvement of our educational programs along the educational continuum including our faculty and resident development programs. In addition, this role will work closely with other units and individual faculty to promote the scholarship of education across New Jersey Medical School. The successful candidate will be appointed at a faculty rank commensurate with experience and consistent with RBHS guidelines for appointments and promotions.

Specific Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of evaluation of the medical education program, including planning, data collection, compilation/ analysis and interpretation as well as activities related to preparation and dissemination of program evaluation data reports.
Lead efforts to optimize the survey and assessment systems for evaluation of 1) individual curricular elements and 2) the overall educational programs, for continuous quality improvement of the curriculum and to monitor the impact of curricular changes.
Collaborate with members of the leadership team to support the development of a comprehensive learner assessment system that will allow for evaluation of learner outcomes along the full extent of the MD-degree program curriculum.
Direct the continuous monitoring process for compliance with all twelve LCME accreditation standards; serve as a core member of the LCME preparation team.
Lead efforts with appropriate individuals/groups to develop and implement plans that address any identified areas of potential non-compliance with LCME accreditation standards.
Serve as a member of the professional development team, working to promote and expand medical education scholarship. As appropriate, apply for and work with other units to apply for grants to support educational scholarship, present work nationally, and publish scholarship that advances education.
Actively participate in curriculum, student affairs, admissions, and faculty meetings as needed and requested by the Executive Vice Dean.

Position Status: Full Time. Posting Number 22FA1014. Posting Open Date 09/07/2022. Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

A Ph.D. or Ed.D. is required with focus in educational or psychological measurement preferred. M.D. candidates with relevant experience will also be strongly considered and will be expected to maintain a level of clinical engagement in their respective specialty.

Previous experience in evaluation is required, preferably in academic/medical institutions.

Depending on the relevant experience, individual may qualify for the position of Associate Dean.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge and expertise in statistical and computer applications in educational assessment.
Knowledge of organizational behavior as it relates to the various components of individual medical educational entities (e.g., courses, departments, administrators, etc.) preferred.
Attention to detail, accuracy and organization required.
Demonstrate a level of scholarship and/or support of grants.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 20 lbs.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A cover letter, CV/resume, and list of three references is required at the time of application.

Quick Link to Posting

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/179160 Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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