About this opportunity
University of Southern California lists this Clinical Associate/Assistant Professor of Medical Education (Clinician Educator) opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Department: Medical Education
Program: Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program
Reports To: Associate Dean for Curriculum and Educational Strategy
Position Summary
The Director of Assessment and Evaluation oversees the planning, implementation, analysis, and continuous improvement of assessment and evaluation processes within the MD program. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and effectiveness of course, clerkship, faculty, and program-level evaluations, supporting data-driven decision-making and compliance with accreditation standards. The Director of Assessment and Evaluation works collaboratively with faculty, course/clerkship directors, curriculum leaders, institutional research teams, and administrative staff to maintain high-quality assessment and evaluation systems that promote educational excellence and continuous quality improvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Evaluation System Management
Lead the administration and maintenance of assessment and evaluation tools.
Manage electronic assessment and evaluation platforms and ensure optimal system functionality.
Oversee evaluation schedules, deployment, response monitoring, and follow-up processes.
2. Data Analysis & Reporting
Analyze quantitative and qualitative evaluation data.
Develop dashboards, summary reports, and trend analyses for leadership and committees.
Identify patterns, strengths, and areas for improvement within courses and clerkships.
Present findings to senior leadership.
3. Accreditation & Compliance
Support preparation of accreditation reports and documentation.
Maintain records and documentation required for internal and external review.
4. Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Monitor effectiveness of changes and track longitudinal outcomes.
Contribute to annual program evaluation reports.
5. Faculty & Staff Support
Provide training to faculty and staff on evaluation tools
6. Policy & Process Development
Adhere to policies related to student assessment and evaluations, faculty evaluations, and program review processes.
Ensure compliance with FERPA and institutional data governance policies.
7. Collaboration & Leadership
Serve as a key member of the Office of Medical Education team.
Participate in curriculum committees and subcommittees.
Qualifications
Required
PhD in education, educational measurement, public health, health professions education, statistics, or related field.
3–5 years of experience in program evaluation, higher education administration, or medical education.
Experience with survey and evaluation platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, MedHub, E*Value, New Innovations).
Strong analytical skills, including experience with data analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, Tableau, or similar).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
Experience in undergraduate medical education.
Experience developing dashboards or data visualization tools.
Core Competencies
Analytical and critical thinking
Attention to detail
Project management
Data integrity and confidentiality
Interpersonal and collaborative skills
Continuous improvement mindset
Ability to manage multiple deadlines
Salary Range 100,000-120,000
USC values diversity and is a committee to equal opportunity employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.
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Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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