· Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a qualified
candidate to join the medical educational administration team as an Assistant
Professor of the Practice. The Assistant Professor would work with the
Associate Dean for Curricular Affairs to lead the continuous quality
improvement of the medical education program, including accreditation, course
improvements, faculty development, and curricular mapping to ensure our
continued growth as an outstanding innovator in medical education. The
Assistant Professor will teach biomedical sciences in the new Foundations of
Patient Care course through development of creative teaching
methodologies.
The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching
biomedical sciences and medical education program management. Our medical
school is committed to the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion and
seek faculty who embrace and live these values.
- Perform Project Management of our continuous quality
improvement process mandated by the LCME and newly rigorous review process
- Manage schedule of
recurring review of all Standards and associated Elements
- Elicit data and
narratives from stakeholders to continuously update the Data Collection
Instrument for LCME Standard review
- Write narrative
responses in the DCI continuously
- Communicate directly
(oral and written) with stakeholders including SOM leaders, faculty,
staff and students
- Develop and implement
processes, with outcomes tracking, for identified areas of risk and
deficiency
- Prepare presentations
to CAG and Curriculum Committee for continuous Standard reviews
- Maintain roster of
review schedule and level of prioritization
- Assist Assessment Team
in preparing and conducting Annual Course Improvement Plans for all
required courses, as part of LCME process
- Coordinate LCME
communications and review
- Assist in LCME written
communications as required for accreditation, prior to visit
- Lead on writing DCI and
finalizing report with ADCA for site visit and self-study
- Lead on supporting the
self-study process and mock visits
- Lead on supporting
students in completing the required Independent Student Analysis for LCME
- Organize Course Director
School and on-going faculty and staff development activities for LCME and
best practices
- Remain abreast of LCME
accreditation review patterns, risks, and best practices
- Attendance at regular
LCME virtual workshops and meetings
- Share updates with
Duke’s LCME Action Team to inform our practices
- Perform mapping
functions within LMS
- Accurately map and
track updated Program Objectives to all events and courses in
LMS
- Accurately map
instructional strategies, evaluation strategies, EPAs, and other keywords
within our repository
- Perform annual
Curriculum Inventory report for the AAMC, which is used for LCME as well
- Serve as expert
resource for team members in LMS maintenance to ensure consistently and
quality of data reports generated
- Contribute to teaching and assessment in the MD program
as a histology lab instructor an contribute to other lab teaching or small
group activities in other disciplines (e.g. anatomy, neurosciences,
journal seminars, simulations, and/or pathology) where possible
- Conduct review sessions and/or tutoring in these areas
as needed
- Identify and incorporate new learning technologies,
resources, and/or strategies into the curriculum as appropriate
- Participate in the School of Medicine Curriculum
Renewal project
- Provide guidance and assistance to the Associate Dean
for Curricular Affairs and the Assistant Dean for Basic Sciences Education
to advance innovations in biomedical science education
- Serve on the Medical School Admissions Committee by
screening medical school applications for admissions and participating in
multiple mini-interview sessions (MMIs)
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
The above statements describe the general nature and level
of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification.
Qualifications: PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced degree
with experience.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. |