Social Determinants Of Health Education Director, Office of Medical Education

The UC Colleges of Medicine and Nursing are seeking applications for a dually appointed Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Education Director. The SDH Education Director reviews alignment of the curricula with key content that is expected to be integrated longitudinally and vertically throughout the curricula. Specific areas of focus include:

1)Examination of the longitudinal curricular thread on SDH and societal issues to make suggestions for improvement (e.g., Is the content accurate? Is the content integrated throughout the entirety of the curricula and across programs?).

2)Examination of curricular content (PPTs, lectures, assessment methods, exam questions) to identify and address issues of implicit bias, stereotypes, and inequities regarding race, gender, sexual orientation, etc. in collaboration with course directors, course managers, and instructors.

3) Identification of areas within the curriculum where SDH content could be incorporated intentionally across the longitudinal training experience of learners in accordance with best practices and accreditation standards.

4) Participation in curricular committees, task forces, team meetings, etc. where relevant.

5) Lead and coordinate professional development offerings on incorporating SDH into health professions curricula.

The ideal SDH Education Director will possess previous experience in strategies that promote curricula that are inclusive and intentionally incorporate social determinants of health. The selected candidate will be experienced supporting a learning environment that fosters the success of students impacted by social determinants of health in nursing and medicine.

The responsibilities of this position are aligned with the initiatives of the leading health professional organizations American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC), the American Medical Association Center for Health Equity, and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education.

This is a 12-month position with the potential for renewal. This position will support 50% FTE or less.

This position offers robust research opportunities in the areas of social determinants as it relates to education outcomes, inclusive pedagogy, and assessment strategies. Several multidisciplinary research interest groups in these areas exist across the colleges including an established community of practice with external institutions providing opportunities to advance one's program of research.

This individual will report to leadership within the Colleges of Medicine and Nursing.

The position allows for hybrid schedule and offers flexibility in work hours. Candidates must reside in the tri-state area Ohio, Indiana or Kentucky.

• Assume management responsibility for a wide range of projects/tasks associated of which decisions and quality of execution have significant impact and influence on the program.
• Develop, manage and modify activities within the program.
• Research, design and implement high quality programs as determined by the college.
• Create long- and short-term action plans that advance the college's priorities around the specific programs.
• Collaborate with faculty members and leadership, as well as community members.
• Represent administration at committee meetings on subjects of considerable complexity, with substantial authority to make commitments.
• Coordinate communications with appropriate internal and external entities.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Nine (9) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Five (5) years related experience.

• Master's Degree.
• Terminal degree in any field.
• Previous experience in diversifying curricula and supporting equitable and inclusive teaching and learning environments.
• Experience in curriculum design and faculty development.
• Experience with accreditation standards.
• Previous experience in higher education and curriculum (e.g. design, organization, teaching, evaluation, or other relevant experience).

Please submit an online application and submit the following:

• Statement of interest (no more than 2 pages) that describes your experience in supporting student success and experience with Social Determinants of Health in curricular content.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Letter of support from your Department Chair (if internal UC employee).
• Please use the Additional Documents option as needed for these documents.

Further details regarding the overviewed initiatives can be found at the links below.

AACN

https://www.aacnnursing.org/essentials/tool-kit/domains-concepts/dei

AAMC

https://www.aamc.org/about-us/mission-areas/medical-education/advancing-equity-learning-resources-support-implementation-aamcs-dei-competencies

AMA Center for Health Equity

https://www.ama-assn.org/about/ama-center-health-equity