Rocky Vista University

Rocky Vista University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Rocky Vista University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Location: US-UT-Ivins | US-CO-Englewood
Category: Faculty
Type: Full-Time

Location, Job Title, Benefits

Rocky Vista University in Ivins, UT has an opening for a

Director of Interprofessional Education and Health Systems Sciences (Full-Time)

To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements.

SALARY:

$83,000 - $119,000+ per year, the posted salary range represents the minimum to the midpoint within RVU's compensation plan. RVU's full compensation structure provides a minimum to a maximum range. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials. Specifically, Faculty salary is determined by these factors as well as Faculty Rank which will be determined by the RVU Rank and Promotion committee.

BENEFITS

RVU offers a full benefits package that includes 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee's contribution. A hybrid work model with remote flexibility is also available for eligible positions.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.

RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Primary Purpose

Coordinate and advance Interprofessional Educational (IPE) and Health Systems Science (HSS) curriculum.

Essential Job Functions

1. Oversee IPE/HSS activities within the University including the development of overall goals, objectives, and learning outcomes for a longitudinal curriculum
2. Plan, integrate, and track IPE/HSS curriculum in conjunction with course directors
3. Lead administrative aspects of IPE/HSS learning experiences
4. Supervise IPE faculty lead on oppposite campus
5. Develop new IPE partnerships on RVU campuses
6. Assess student progress towards IPE/HSS competencies and complete a program review plan for IPE
7. Collaborate with other departments on campus to provide innovative curriculum
8. Work with the Chair of Medical Humanities to create a budget and strategic plans for each cycle
9. Support the University core values through curriculum design, classroom instruction, and performance of scholarly activity

Marginal Job Functions

• Assist administration, faculty and staff with special projects as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the instruction of interprofessional/health systems science and communication competencies
• Demonstrated proficiency teaching communication and teamwork principles
• Demonstrated successful scholarly activity
• Demonstrated knowledge of various curriculum modalities
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and motivate students and peers, and foster principles of humanism, empathy, and professionalism among students, faculty, and staff
• Track record of leadership on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for faculty, staff and students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate or Masters of Physician Assistant Studies (i.e. Nursing, Medicine, Physician Assistant, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Education, etc.) with Board Certification in appropriate area of specialization if applicable
• Academic experience as a faculty member at the university or college level
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience in clinical, professional, or educational settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic teaching experience in a medical setting
• Demonstrated leadership and productivity in the area of scholarly activity medical research, or education
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration

Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.

Qualified applicants will be contacted. There may be an additional video interview for you to complete. Please watch your email including spam and promotions folder.

Rocky Vista University, on the recommendation of the COVID-19 Response Team (CRT), implemented a mandatory vaccination policy for all employees and students effective July 1, 2021. Appropriate exemptions may be considered, and individual state laws may apply.

Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language;

• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels;

• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;

• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.;

• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.

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