Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a qualified and motivated individual for a faculty position for Director of Outcomes Assessment. The successful candidate will have responsibilities in the areas of outcomes assessment related to testing, metrics, curriculum mapping, accreditation standards, and instructional design.  By fulfilling this essential role, the Director of Outcomes Assessments will play a critical part in maintaining the veterinary school's accreditation status and ensuring the continuous improvement of its educational programs. The position can be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration: Work with the associate dean to direct, manage and support continuous academic assessment and improvement of student learning through the development, organization, analysis, and timely reporting of student outcomes. Work with the associate deans and faculty in the development of curricula, course material, evaluation, and instructional design. Work with the dean and associate deans to ensure timely and accurate submission of reports, surveys, and outcomes data. Develop and Implement Assessment Strategies: Design, implement, and continuously improve comprehensive outcomes assessment plans aligned with the mission and goals of the veterinary school. Ensure that assessment strategies are aligned with Standard 11 outcomes assessment requirements of the Council on Education (COE) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Data Collection and Analysis: Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data related to student performance, program effectiveness, and graduate outcomes. Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate student learning outcomes and overall program success. Monitor and compile data from various software programs, including One45, Canvas, RMS, Exam-Soft, and Slate. Accreditation Compliance: Ensure compliance with COE AVMA accreditation standards, particularly Standard 11, which focuses on outcomes assessment. Prepare and submit required documentation and reports for accreditation and reaccreditation processes. Prepare accreditation reports for Standard 11 and determine how outcomes assessments can inform curricular change. Curriculum and Program Evaluation: Collaborate with faculty and administration to evaluate and enhance the veterinary curriculum based on assessment data, course mapping, course evaluations and student assessments. Conduct curriculum mapping to assess the current state, determine data usage, and define future mapping strategies. Review syllabi for learning objectives, quality of assessments, and appropriate credit hours. Assist faculty in the use of sound educational pedagogy to ensure assessment methods are valid, measurable, and appropriate. Exam and Item Analysis: Devise strategies to improve the quality of exam items and provide training for faculty. Review test items, using scoring metrics and statistics to determine the validity of questions and assess student performance on internal and external examinations and develop strategies to improve performance. Consult with faculty and staff on testing, cut-score setting and data management.  Communicate methods and timelines to faculty and devise a system for peer review of items. Lead curricular assessment and testing policy revisions. Teaching and Course Evaluations: Monitor teaching and course evaluation scores to detect trends and identify problem areas. Compile data, prepare reports, and consider methods for peer evaluation of teaching. Compile RMS data and use it to improve teaching quality. Post-Graduate Assessments: Design and deploy post-graduate surveys and compile exit surveys. Monitor employment trends and use this data to inform program improvements. NAVLE and VEA Monitoring: Prepare reports on NAVLE and VEA performance, identifying problem areas to guide curriculum revisions. Help develop student preparation sessions, mock exams, and other resources for NAVLE and VEA. Outcomes Reporting and Student Monitoring: Compile and report Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) results. Monitor student retention and analyze data to predict student performance and identify at-risk students. Stakeholder Engagement: Work with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and employers to gather feedback on program outcomes and effectiveness. Foster a culture of continuous improvement through regular communication and collaboration with stakeholders. Professional Development: Provide training and support for faculty and staff on assessment methods, data analysis, and the use of assessment results for program improvement. Stay current with best practices in outcomes assessment and accreditation requirements. Conduct research and training in the scholarship and technology of teaching and learning. Committee Assignments: Lead the Outcomes Assessment Committee, facilitating meetings, setting agendas, and ensuring follow-up on action items. Serve on the University Assessment Committee and serve on the CVM Curriculum Committee as an ex officio member. Strategic Planning: Contribute to the strategic planning process by providing data and insights on program outcomes and effectiveness. Align assessment activities with the strategic goals of the veterinary school. Provide strategic advice and consultation to leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of modifications and enhancements to existing outcomes assessment. Prepare annual Academic Assessment Plan for the CVM program. Resource Allocation: Assist in the allocation of resources based on assessment findings to support areas identified for improvement. Advocate for resources necessary to implement effective outcomes assessment practices. Record, store, manage and disseminate confidential and sensitive assessment data, as appropriate. Adhere to FERPA, federal, state, university, and college policies, protocols, and procedures. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable, in-person attendance.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Applicants must possess a Ph.D., Ed.D. or other appropriate degree (such as D.V.M., D.O. or M.D.) in education, psychology, or a similar discipline. Experience and expertise in assessment, curriculum, and evaluation is required. A high level of problem-solving and interpersonal skills are also required, as are excellent oral and written communication skills. Medical or other health professions education experience is preferred. 

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Familiarity with curriculum mapping software is desired. 

Language Skills

High skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information to top management, and boards of directors.

Reasoning Ability

High skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Mathematical Ability

Intermediate skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions and proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 20 pounds; occasionally push/pull items up to 25 pounds, vision correctable to 20/40 in one eye, hearing correctable to normal. Ability to tolerate repeated routine tasks. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).  Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.