DescriptionFaculty PA Studies WFUSM
The Director of Educational Strategy will develop and implement educational strategy for the Department of PA Studies. This openrank faculty role will design and implement programs to address identified needs based on stakeholder insight. The Director of Educational Strategy is also entrusted with responsibilities to oversee and/or support program assessment and support educational research in the department e.g. identifying opportunities for internal and extramuralfunded research mentoring clinical faculty publishing in peerreviewed journals and other responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct educational research in candidates area of expertise.
- Support clinical faculty as needed regarding study design statistical analysis and identify intramural and extramural funding.
- Conduct needs assessments to identify opportunities to improve medical education of PAs
- Provide guidance on instructional design and educational best practices
- Keep abreast of current trends in medical education regarding curriculum delivery and assessment.
- Mentor and support educationbased capstone doctoral projects and DMSc instruction
- Oversee and/or support program assessment for all educational programs in the department as needed
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to conduct educational research in ones area of expertise
- Excellent presentation skills
- Applying adult learning theories instructional design theory and/or outcomesbased assessment in teaching and educational research
- Demonstrated ability to create educational content and outcomesbased assessment
- Writing is of high scientific and literary quality
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel etc.
- Experience in statistical software (e.g. R SAS SPSS other).
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Education/Experience
- Doctoral degree is required (PhD EdD or equivalent).
- For entrylevel candidates potential to publish original research in highquality peerreviewed medical education journals.
- For midlevel/senior candidates having an established record of publishing original research in highquality peerreviewed medical education journals
- Potential or established record of obtaining extramural funding for educational research projects is desired
To be considered for the position please submit an application packet including:
- A complete curriculum vitae
- Statement of Interest
The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.
Work Environment
- Some travel per department/enterprise needs
- Clean welllit office environment
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