Company Description

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 29,000 students and more than 3,000 faculty and staff that is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a research university with high research activity. UNLV offers a broad range of respected academic programs and is on a path to join the top tier of national public research universities. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu.

Job Description

ROLE of the POSITION

The Director of Educational Outcomes Assessment will design a comprehensive program of student assessments, design and develop a system for program evaluation that will support continuous curriculum improvement, and support faculty in the development of new student assessment strategies. The Director will collaborate with the educational deans, and faculty to assess learning outcomes, analyze data, and report results. This individual will promote a culture of evidence-based assessment across UNLV School of Medicine and provide faculty development on current assessment practices. The Director will guide the development of assessment strategies and program evaluation for curricular elements and core competencies for all degree programs at UNLV School of Medicine. As a faculty member, this individual will collaborate with UNLV School of Medicine faculty in scholarly publications on educational approaches, outcomes, and assessments. The ideal candidate be must have the following experience: Program Evaluation and Assessment Data Collection and Reporting Policy Development Graduate Medical Education

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS This position requires a Doctorate degree in measurement, statistics, evaluation or related field from a regionally accredited college or university and 5 years of experience.

Additional Information

APPLICATION DETAILS Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on January 11, 2016 and best consideration will be gained for materials submitted prior to that date. Materials should be addressed to Samuel K. Parrish, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via on-line application via UNLV applicant portal. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.