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Director of Evaluation and Assessment
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| Advertising Copy | The Office of Medical Education at The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont is seeking a Director of Evaluation and Assessment. The Office of Medical Education, under the leadership of the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, includes Medical Student Admissions, Medical Student Services, Curriculum, the Clinical Simulation Laboratory, the Teaching Academy and Continuing Medical and Interprofessional Education. The Larner College of Medicine consists of four basic science departments, twelve clinical departments and four administrative units. We work closely with UVM Health, which is adjacent to our medical school, the UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and our clinical partnerships outside of Vermont.
Per Our Medical Education Vision Statement:We will be a college of medicine respected by our peers for our innovative and outstanding teaching. We will be distinguished by preparing graduates who achieve excellence in their chosen fields and who demonstrate extraordinary compassion and commitment to the service of patients, the medical profession and the community. The Director of Evaluation and Assessment provides leadership and methodological expertise in program evaluation, student assessment, educational informatics, accreditation, and medical education scholarship. The Director oversees the collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of educational data; leads institutional and externally required program evaluation activities; supports the design and continuous improvement of competency-based, formative, summative, and longitudinal student assessment; and collaborates with curriculum leaders, faculty, students, and technology and medical education teams to translate findings into meaningful educational improvements and the advancement of a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment consistent with the University of Vermont’s Our Common Ground values and the Larner College of Medicine Professionalism Statement. The Director supports continuous readiness for LCME and NECHE accreditation and serves as a steward for curriculum, assessment, and evaluation data, ensuring appropriate data management and compliance with accreditation standards, FERPA, and institutional policies. The position also advances medical education scholarship and the Teaching Academy through methodological consultation, statistical analysis, research oversight, grants, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications; provides faculty development in evaluation and assessment; and supervises designated research or evaluation staff. The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment in an academic department aligned with their area of scholarship at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the Education Scholar Pathway. The Director reports to the Director of the Teaching Academy and works closely with the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education and medical education leadership. Qualified applicants must have a doctoral degree in educational psychology, psychometrics, assessment and measurement, or a related field. Additional requirements include:
Qualified candidates eligible for appointment in an academic department appropriate to their expertise and interests, with rank commensurate with experience in UVM’s Education Scholar Pathway, are encouraged to apply. Desirable qualifications include demonstrated skill in program evaluation; demonstrated skill in implementing competency-based, workplace-based, and programmatic assessments and knowledge of assessment construction and validation in medical or health professions education; scholarship with a record of successful grant activity and publications in medical or health professions education; direct experience with LCME or professional accreditation; and experience using educational data systems and reporting software. Located in Burlington, Vermont, the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, and the University of Vermont Health serve as Vermont’s only academic medical center and provides tertiary care to patients from Vermont and northern New York. Our Connecticut Campus is located at Nuvance Health Network and provides clinical training for 35 students/year. Burlington is a vibrant community located on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and Green Mountains. With year-round recreational opportunities, safe communities and excellent schools, this progressive community has been frequently cited as one of the most livable cities in the United States. The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts. Successful candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to the tenets of Our Common Ground and the principles of professionalism. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. Applicants must apply online at: www.uvmjobs.com under Position No. 00026642. Applications must include:· CV· Cover letter summarizing qualifications and how they will enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism.· Contact information for three references Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment is subject to a successful background check. Questions regarding this position may be directed to: Kathryn Huggett, Ph.D., Assistant Dean for Medical Education, Director of the Teaching Academy, Larner Learning Commons, RM 130, 81 Colchester Ave. Burlington, VT 05405-0068 or by email at [email protected] Additional information about University of Vermont Health, the Larner College of Medicine, and the Office of Medical Student Education can be obtained at:About Us | University of Vermont HealthThe Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine | The…Medical Education | The University of Vermont |
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| Anticipated Pay Range | Assistant Professor: $87,000 to $126,000 Associate Professor: $118,000 to $145,800 Professor: $150,500 to $222,000 |
| Job Location | Burlington, Vermont, United States |
| Job Open Date | 11/13/2026 |
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| Posting Number | F3793PO |
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| Department | COM Ofc of Med Ed/55024 |
| Advertising/Posting Title | Director of Evaluation and Assessment |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Position Number | 00026642 |
| Employee FTE | 1.00 |
| Employee Term (months) | 12 |
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