Curriculum Specialist Phase 1 (Curriculum Development Spec) at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



DEAN MED-MEDICAL STUDENT EDUCA (IN-DMSE-IUINA)



Department Information



Indiana University School of Medicine is a national leader in medical research and education. With more than 60 academic departments and specialty divisions across 9 campuses statewide and strong clinical partnerships with Indiana's most advanced hospitals and physician networks, the school is continuously advancing its mission to prepare healers and transform health in Indiana and throughout the world.


IUSM is committed to being an institution that reflects the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve. We desire candidates who have experience communicating and working effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.



Job Summary



Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the curriculum Deans to oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the statewide Phase 1 foundational and clinical science curriculum, ensuring consistency and excellence across all campuses


• Collaborates with the curriculum deans to provide oversight for the integrated statewide, competency-based curriculum, ensuring effective collaboration and successful outcomes


• Coordinates with cross-phase efforts to map and manage the Phase 2 (Y3) and Phase 3 (Y4) curriculum


• Collaborates with faculty to establish course objectives, identify gaps/redundancies, and track progress using project management tools


• Develops and maintain academic calendars, verify and report credit/contact hours, and statewide faculty teaching efforts


• Serves as an educational representative on school-wide committees, contributing to committee goals and initiatives, and recognizing their impacts on the broader educational program and other areas of the program


• Develops and maintain a thorough understanding of LCME accreditation standards. Ensure compliance with LCME accreditation standards and promote continuous improvement using project management principles


• Manages small to medium projects, from start to finish, ensuring on-time completion within scope and budget.


• Develops project plan(s) and efficiently analyzes, tracks, and reports on project metrics and shortfalls.

General Responsibilities

• In coordination with educational leadership, faculty, and/or staff, designs curriculum for students, courses, degree programs, or schools.


• Consults with faculty to determine curricular needs and identify gaps; creates course objectives and outcomes to reach targeted learning.


• Reviews proposals to modify existing course curriculum and create new courses; ensures accuracy of information and determines whether proposal aligns with standards and objectives for the course.


• Assists with preparation and dissemination of course materials, such as course syllabi, textbook selection, course packs, and other related materials.


• Performs evaluation and assessment activities, ensuring consistency across purview, including observation of courses, preparation of course evaluation results, development of reports and outcomes for accreditation review, and analysis of feedback from faculty regarding curricular outcomes.


• Manages curriculum mapping process.


• May make process recommendations to manager for improved operational efficiency.

Qualifications



Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.


EDUCATION



Required

• Bachelor's degree in related field

WORK EXPERIENCE



Required

• 2 years in related field

SKILLS



Required

• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism


• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills


• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality


• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment


• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty


• Highly thorough and dependable


• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Working Conditions / Demands



This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.



Work Location



Indianapolis, Indiana


This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between 3 days remote and 2 days in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance


• Health savings account with generous IU contributions


• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts


• Basic group life insurance paid by IU


• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance


• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting


• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses


• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year


• Generous paid time off plans


• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events


• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Career


FLSA: Exempt


Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech


Job Family: Classroom Planning
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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.


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