Salary/Position Classification

• $12,500 contract
• 100% Remote Work Availability: Yes
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

The director of academic and clinical integration will lead the strategic development and implementation of UND LIVE (Learners Improving Value Equation), a transformative partnership with health systems aimed at embedding high value care education and real-world process improvement projects into the medical school curriculum and graduate medical education. The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medical education by integrating value-based care principles, patient safety, clinical informatics, population health, interprofessional teams, patient experience, health equity, leadership and policy advocacy into training programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence workforce development, clinical excellence, and long-term organizational performance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of the UND LIVE initiative.
  • Align educational programming with health system priorities and strategic quality objectives.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence across academic and clinical settings.
• Curriculum Development
  • Co-develop and oversee health system science curricula for medical students, residents, fellows, and other health professionals (e.g., nursing, pharmacy, therapies).
  • Integrate health system sciences into existing and new educational and training programs.
• Faculty Engagement & Mentorship
  • Facilitate joint faculty appointments and mentorship opportunities.
  • Support faculty development in health system sciences.
• Clinical Integration.
  • Embed PI projects into clinical rotations and electives.
  • Collaborate with clinical departments to identify and support high-impact initiatives.
• Data & Outcomes
  • Lead efforts in shared data tracking and outcomes measurement.
  • Promote dissemination of findings through publications, conferences, and grant applications.
• Partnership Development
  • Serve as a liaison between UND School of Medicine and Teaching health systems.
  • Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance program goals.

Required Competencies

• Advanced degree (e.g., MSN, MPH, MHA, MBA, MS in Health Informatics, or related field) with a focus on healthcare delivery, systems improvement, or leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, or health system sciences.
• Proven leadership in academic or clinical settings.
• Strong understanding of value-based care and QI methodologies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Strong understanding of value-based care and QI methodologies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced degree (e.g., MSN, MPH, MHA, MBA, MS in Health Informatics, or related field) with a focus on healthcare delivery, systems improvement, or leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, or health system sciences.
• Proven leadership in academic or clinical settings.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MD, DO, PhD, Doctorate or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Experience in curriculum development and medical education.
• Track record of scholarly activity in health system sciences.
• Experience with informatics, population health, and care management.
• Experience working within or alongside integrated health systems.

To Apply

Apply online with CV included.