Regional Faculty Director of Curriculum

DetailsUtah has the ninth lowest number of physicians and the lowest number of primary care physicians per capita in the United States. Utahs physician workforce does not meet the states needs, particularly in rural communities. The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine (SFESOM) at the University of Utah is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join the administrative leadership team at the Southern Utah Regional Medical Campus (SURMC) in St. George, Utah. The SURMC will increase the number of medical student graduates pursuing careers in rural medicine, with a focus on primary care and other high-need generalist fields. A class of 10 medical students per yearthe Southern Utah cohortwill begin their educational experiences at the SURMC in Fall 2027, after completing Phase 1 (2026-27) of a new mission-driven MD program (MD program) on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. All SURMC students are SFESOM Rural Medicine Scholars (RMS) alongside 10 additional medical students per year based in Salt Lake City who complete a longitudinal clinical training experience at other rural sites across Utah and the Mountain West.Job SummaryThe Regional Faculty Director of Curriculum and Assessment (Regional Faculty Director) provides leadership and subject matter expertise to facilitate local implementation of the MD program curriculum and evaluation of program effectiveness at the SURMC. Part of a growing SURMC team, the Regional Faculty Director reports to the SURMC Associate Dean and is integrated into the SFESOM curriculum infrastructure led by Associate and Assistant Deans of Curriculum, the Assistant Dean of Education Quality Improvement, Evaluation, and Research (EQIER), and Phase and Course Directors at the Salt Lake campus. Bringing essential local context and perspective, the Regional Faculty Director is responsible for regional campus representation and participation in centralized governance for the MD program, helping to ensure comparable content and learning opportunities, equivalent methods of assessment, and student outcomes at the SURMC.Essential Functions1. Collaborates with the Associate Dean of SURMC, Associate and Assistant Deans of Curriculum, and other relevant faculty to ensure regional campus curriculum comparability at the SURMC.2. Collaborates with faculty and staff across campuses on accreditation efforts related to the curriculum, contributing to data collection and documentation with a regional campus perspective.3. Collaborates to provide a seamless experience for students and preceptors within the Intermountain Health delivery system, interfacing with Intermountain employed and contracted medical educators and administration in Southern Utah and the Intermountain West.4. Collaborates with faculty and staff across campuses to ensure equivalent methods of assessment for core education program objectives.5. Collaborates with curriculum leaders and the RMS program on the design, development, and assessment of any parallel curriculum educational program objective(s).6. Participates in Education Program & Policy Committee (EPPC) subcommittees, bringing regional campus perspective, comparability concerns, and governance issues on curricular, evaluation, and assessment matters.7. Implements any SURMC relevant action items in response to EPPCs evaluation of courses, evaluation of phases, evaluation of the curriculum as a whole, and comparability reviews.8. Assumes other related responsibilities as needed.QualificationsMD/DO in a related field in an academic discipline pertinent to health sciences, or education/evaluation.At least five years of relevant experience working on aspects of curriculum design and implementation, program evaluation, and student assessment.Academic credentials that would support an appointment to an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the SFESOM.Preferred QualificationsDemonstrated administrative and leadership experience in an academic institution.Demonstrated experience leading a team and directing complex projects.Demonstrated experience in student assessment design and best practices.Demonstrated evidence of effectiveness in curriculum design.How to ApplyInterested candidates should submit an abbreviated curriculum vitae highlighting experience relevant to the position (3 pages or less), cover letter (1 page or less), and names and contact information of three professional references. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Please contact Dr. Michelle Hofmann for additional information or questions.All applications must be submitted online at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211174Inquiries may be directed to:Michelle Hofmann, MD, MPH, MHCDSSenior Associate Dean Rural, Underserved, and Regional Medical EducationSpencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of [email protected] University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.