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Stanford University is hiring a Director of Curricular Affairs. The role provides strategic leadership for the Stanford MD Program’s required curriculum, which spans 24 pre-clerkship courses and 10 clerkships taught by more than 200 faculty to about 500 medical students at a time. The director works with School of Medicine senior leadership, faculty curriculum deans, and the Committee on Curriculum and Academic Policy, and serves as chief of staff to that committee’s chair.

Highlights

Lead curriculum strategy, planning, and implementation for the MD Program in partnership with faculty curriculum deans, including the ongoing evolution of the redesigned MD curriculum.
Serve as chief of staff to the chair of the Committee on Curriculum and Academic Policy, translating strategic priorities into effective policies, processes, and outcomes.
Oversee the MD Program Competencies and Objectives framework, lead curriculum mapping and accreditation reporting, and keep the curriculum aligned with Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) standards.
Provide strategic direction for curriculum and assessment technology, and oversee operating budgets and finances, including monitoring, forecasting, and reporting.
Lead the team that delivers day-to-day curriculum operations, and supervise staff in developing and carrying out programs.
Represent the program to university and external stakeholders and direct its outreach strategy, from relationship development to communications and compliance.
Bring a bachelor’s degree and ten years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination), with demonstrated leadership, planning, and analytical skills and the ability to influence groups across organizational boundaries.
Preferred experience includes academic medicine or health professions education, LCME accreditation and AAMC reporting, curriculum mapping and analytics, and leading cross-functional faculty committees.
Pay range of $169,255 to $315,942 annually.
Hybrid position based on Stanford’s campus, with onsite work expected at least three days per week.

Director of Curricular Affairs Full Description

Note

This position has been deemed critical by the School of Medicine and is exempt from the hiring freeze.

Stanford University School of Medicine is world renowned for leading edge education, research, patient care and medical advancements. The Department of Educational Programs and Services (EPS) is home to departments and programs that are central to the educational mission of the Stanford University School of Medicine. We serve all populations of students and trainees who participate in the School's programs: Stanford MD, MS, MSPA, and PhD students; visiting MD students seeking clinical clerkships; postdoctoral scholars and medical fellows; and medical practitioners seeking further professional enrichment. Our goal is to provide a Stanford School of Medicine experience worthy of our students' and trainees' talents, aspirations, and dedication.

Department Overview

The Office of Curricular Affairs within Educational Programs and Services (EPS) plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of medical education at Stanford University School of Medicine. The office oversees the Stanford MD Program’s required curriculum, encompassing 24 pre-clerkship courses and 10 clerkships, delivered by more than 200 faculty members to approximately 500 medical students at any given time.

In close partnership with faculty curriculum deans and the Committee on Curriculum and Academic Policy (CCAP), Curricular Affairs leads the strategic design, implementation, and continuous evaluation of the MD curriculum. The office advances innovative approaches to medical education, ensures alignment with accreditation standards established by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), and supports Stanford’s commitment to excellence in preparing the next generation of physician leaders.

Job Purpose

The Office of Curricular Affairs seeks an accomplished, forward-thinking Director of Curricular Affairs to provide strategic leadership for the Stanford MD Program’s required curriculum. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced leader to shape the future of medical education at one of the world’s leading academic institutions, advancing curricular innovation, academic excellence, and continuous improvement across a complex, university-wide program.

Reporting into a collaborative academic leadership environment, the Director works closely with School of Medicine senior leadership, faculty curriculum deans, and the Committee on Curriculum and Academic Policy to guide curriculum strategy, planning, and implementation—including the ongoing evolution of the redesigned MD curriculum. The Director also serves as chief of staff to the Chair of CCAP, helping translate strategic priorities into effective policies, processes, and outcomes.

As the MD Program’s principal expert in curriculum policy and accreditation, the Director oversees the MD Program Competencies and Objectives framework, leads curriculum mapping and accreditation reporting, and ensures the curriculum meets evolving LCME standards. The role also provides strategic direction for curriculum and assessment technology, oversees operating budgets, and leads the team responsible for delivering seamless, high-quality day-to-day curriculum operations.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence medical education at scale—bringing together strategic vision, academic collaboration, operational leadership, and innovation to enhance the educational experience and prepare future physicians for the evolving demands of healthcare.

Work Arrangement

This position is based on Stanford’s campus, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement that includes telecommuting. The selected candidate is expected to work onsite a minimum of three days per week, subject to operational needs.

Desired Qualifications (Optional)

Experience in academic medicine or health professions education.
Demonstrated expertise in curriculum mapping, curricular analytics, and educational data systems.
Direct experience with LCME accreditation and AAMC reporting requirements.
Experience leading cross-functional faculty committees and working groups.
Record of scholarly dissemination in medical education.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

Lead strategic planning and analysis for complex university programs or functions with significant business, regulatory and/or technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise. Manage and direct the development, implementation, administration and evaluation of programs or functions. Monitor trends and recommend program or functions direction.
Act as the subject matter expert for School/unit and/or the university regarding the interpretation, implementation and compliance with policies and regulations. Recommend actions and/or resolve complex issues that span organizational boundaries.
Represent the program or function at the university level and/or to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.
Direct and manage outreach strategy that may include relationship development, communications, and compliance.
Oversee or supervise staff in the development and implementation of programs or functions.
May develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and ten years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate constituencies which could span multiple organizational boundaries.
Demonstrated excellent planning, organizational and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to make sound business decisions using good business judgment and innovative and creative problem-solving.
Demonstrated ability to manage financial, organizational and staff resources.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to cultivate professional and business partnerships.
Relevant subject matter expertise.
Strong project planning and management skills.
Experience in or knowledge of business process improvement methodology.
Ability to act independently and as part of a team.

Pay Range

$169,255-$315,942 Annually

Notice to Applicants

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Stanford University provides job pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a particular job. The specific pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic work location, relevant knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, years of relevant experience, depth and breadth of relevant experience, and performance; further including but not limited to other business and organization needs such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the university, school/ unit, department, as well as job reporting relationships.

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