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Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
The
Director of Evaluation and Assessment provides leadership and methodological expertise in program evaluation, student assessment, educational informatics, accreditation, and medical education scholarship. The Director oversees the collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of educational data; leads institutional and externally required program evaluation activities; supports the design and continuous improvement of competency-based, formative, summative, and longitudinal student assessment; and collaborates with curriculum leaders, faculty, students, and technology and medical education teams to translate findings into meaningful educational improvements and the advancement of a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment consistent with the University of Vermont's Our Common Ground values and the Larner College of Medicine Professionalism Statement. The Director supports continuous readiness for LCME and NECHE accreditation and serves as a steward for curriculum, assessment, and evaluation data, ensuring appropriate data management and compliance with accreditation standards, FERPA , and institutional policies. The position also advances medical education scholarship and the Teaching Academy through methodological consultation, statistical analysis, research oversight, grants, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications; provides faculty development in evaluation and assessment; and supervises designated research or evaluation staff.
The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment in an academic department aligned with their area of scholarship at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the Education Scholar Pathway.
The Director reports to the Director of the Teaching Academy and works closely with the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education and medical education leadership. Qualified applicants must have a doctoral degree in educational psychology, psychometrics, assessment and measurement, or a related field. Additional requirements include:
- At least three years of experience in evaluation, assessment, and research in postsecondary education.
- Experience supporting accreditation or institutional quality-improvement activities in postsecondary education.
- Demonstrated proficiency with at least one statistical software application and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with manuscript preparation and publication.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams, manage multiple concurrent projects, and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Qualified candidates eligible for appointment in an academic department appropriate to their expertise and interests, with rank commensurate with experience in UVM's Education Scholar Pathway, are encouraged to apply.
Desirable qualifications include demonstrated skill in program evaluation; demonstrated skill in implementing competency-based, workplace-based, and programmatic assessments and knowledge of assessment construction and validation in medical or health professions education; scholarship with a record of successful grant activity and publications in medical or health professions education; direct experience with LCME or professional accreditation; and experience using educational data systems and reporting software.
Located in Burlington, Vermont, the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, and the University of Vermont Health serve as Vermont's only academic medical center and provides tertiary care to patients from Vermont and northern New York. Our Connecticut Campus is located at Nuvance Health Network and provides clinical training for 35 students/year.
Burlington is a vibrant community located on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and Green Mountains. With year-round recreational opportunities, safe communities and excellent schools, this progressive community has been frequently cited as one of the most livable cities in the United States.
Anticipated Pay Range
Assistant Professor: $87,000 to $126,000
Associate Professor: $118,000 to $145,800
Professor: $150,500 to $222,000
Job Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Open Date
11/13/2026
Job Close Date
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