Statistician

Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is seeking experienced, motivated, and dedicated leaders and educators to participate in the design and delivery of an innovative four-year medical school curriculum that engages medical students in active and novel learning.

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The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Statistician to join our team. This role is integral to our assessment, curriculum, and evaluation efforts, contributing to continuous quality improvement across various domains. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a passion for data-driven decision-making, and a commitment to advancing medical education and research.

Job Description:

Statistician

About Us

Founded in 2021, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is a nonprofit, four-year MD program enhancing traditional medical education with the arts, humanities, and whole health principles. The School’s culture embraces self-care to empower students to care for their own well-being as well as their patients’. The School’s state-of-the-art medical education facility is under construction in Bentonville, Arkansas on the Crystal Bridges campus, home to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Heartland Whole Health Institute. The School has been granted preliminary accreditation status by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education.

What We Seek

We are building a cadre of medical professionals trained in conventional medicine and in whole health, by reimagining medical education. We seek leaders and faculty who are excited by this endeavor. We are building a health care learning and delivery environment in which diversity is a strength and highly valued. Thus, we seek candidates who contribute to diversity in all its forms. Ideal candidates are committed to our goals of inclusive excellence, and to facilitating optimal health for all using a whole health approach.

Faculty and staff members will contribute to the development and rollout of the ARCHES curriculum, which is built on evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning. It includes the following six core elements:

• Art of Healing
• Research
• Clinical
• Health Systems Science
• Embracing Whole Health
• Science of Medicine

All six areas of the curriculum will be interwoven throughout the four-year curriculum.

About The Position

The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Statistician to join our team. This role is integral to our assessment, curriculum, and evaluation efforts, contributing to continuous quality improvement across various domains. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a passion for data-driven decision-making, and a commitment to advancing medical education and research.

Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions Specific to The Position:

• Assessment: Collaborate with faculty and staff in the development, implementation, and measurement of our assessment system.
• Data Analysis: Perform statistical analyses using appropriate software and techniques to support research and evaluation projects.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed reports and presentations of findings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuous Quality Improvement: Identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance the quality and effectiveness of educational programs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to support the integration of statistical methods into various projects.
• Training and Mentorship: Provide training and mentorship to faculty, staff, and students on statistical methods and best practices.
• Research Support: Collaborate with faculty and students to design studies, analyze data, and interpret results.

Education

• Master's degree in education psychology, statistics, biostatistics, or a related field is required
• Ph.D. in education psychology, statistics, biostatistics, or a related field is preferred

Required Work Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in statistical analysis, preferably in an education or higher education setting.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as R, SAS, or SPSS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in a medical education setting
• Experience with large datasets and advanced statistical techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.

How To Apply

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• Letter of interest highlighting essential qualifications and interests
• Resume or CV

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement, background check and verification of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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