Curriculum Manager-Office of Medical Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on March 21, 2023
Hiring Department
UMKC School of Medicine - Curriculum/Medical Education
Job Description
The UMKC School of Medicine is seeking a qualified candidate for the Curriculum Manager in the Office of Medical Education. The Manager will be responsible for supporting the Council on Curriculum (Office of Medical Education) in managing the delivery of quality educational programs and the development and implementation of effective strategies to meet medical program objectives. The Manager provides administrative oversight, vision, and strategy across all years of curriculum for medical students in the UMKC School of Medicine BA/MD, MD, and OS/MD programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage implementation, review and evaluation of ongoing curriculum evaluation to maintain program expectations and support Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), and Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation compliance including frequent review of current policies.
- Explore, design, and implement evidence-based curricular changes that are innovative, competency based, and aligned with the UMKC SOM Strategic Plan in collaboration with the Medical Education leadership team and Course and Clerkship Directors.
- Collect and manage data to track student and program performance outcomes to achieve program objectives and goals and create action plans to address concerns.
- Act as a curriculum liaison between the Health Sciences District and St. Joseph regional campus; serve as part of the curriculum leadership team on committees and subcommittees related to education and curriculum.
- Coordinate and actively participate as a reviewer in the monthly Executive Performance Review process, including assessing the long-term and short-term effectiveness and quality of pre-clinical and clinical courses and clerkships.
- Provide day-to-day direction, coordination, and implementation of a successful pre-clinical and clinical curriculum for the BA/MD, MD, and OS/MD programs.
- Communicate resources, policies, and guidelines to staff, faculty, and students, as well as develop communications regarding updates and changes.
- Select, train, and develop staff members; provide continued education for faculty members on updated learning management systems and current teaching and assessment methodologies.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Master's in education or health professions from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.
Full Time/Part Time
Full time, Benefit Eligible
Benefits Summary:
- Health, Vision, Dental options, available first day of employment.
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days, Winter Break (Dec. 26th – Dec. 31st), and 9 Holidays
- Retirement Savings Plan with University Match
- Employee Educational Assistance and Tuition Reduction (75% Education Discount)* at UMKC and other UM System Schools (Missouri University, University of Missouri – St. Louis and at Missouri S&T)
- Employee Spouse/Dependent Educational Assistance and Tuition Reduction (50% Education Discount)* at UMKC and other UM System Schools (Missouri University, University of Missouri – St. Louis and at Missouri S&T)
Anticipated Salary Range: $48,900-$60,000,commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.
Application Deadline
Application review begins March 30th, 2023.
Position will continue to accept and review applications until the role is filled.
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