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Assistant Dean of Experiential Curriculum

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of six health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Social Work, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School’s Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world’s most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.

Position Summary
The Office of Experiential Programs complements the School’s academic mission and is responsible for (1) building and sustaining strategic partnerships for the delivery of the experiential education program; (2) creating the vision and learning outcomes for these experiences in collaboration with our experiential partners and the School; (3) forming the practice site teams needed to fully execute on implementing these experiences; (4) increasing engagement of preceptors in contemporary preceptor training and development programs; (5) collaborating with our student affairs team to provide support to our students and practice sites; (6) overseeing operations to maintain the approximately 225 students completing practice experiences annually; and (7) assessing and sharing the results of our experiential program internally and externally. The Office of Experiential Programs is part of the Office of Professional Education. The Office of Experiential Programs functions as a cohesive unit where teamwork, collaboration, and innovation are encouraged and celebrated.

The Assistant Dean of Experiential Curriculum leads: (1) the Office of Experiential Programs; (2) administration of the School’s experiential curriculum; (3) preceptor/practice site quality assurance, training, development, and recognition; and (4) in collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs, student support services for the experiential education program. The Assistant Dean reports to the Executive Vice Dean-Chief Academic Officer and supervises faculty and professional staff in the Office of Experiential Programs. The Assistant Dean of Experiential Curriculum serves on the PharmD curriculum leadership team as well as the School’s Executive Leadership team.

Depending on qualifications and alignment with the School’s academic mission, the selected candidate may also be considered for a secondary faculty appointment.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience; for candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
This position requires superior interpersonal skills; ability to think and plan strategically; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities and deadlines; ability to collaborate with a wide variety of constituents; ability to solve complex problems in a timely manner; and a commitment to excellence. Qualified candidates should apply and attach the following materials: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of the name and contact information for 4 professional references.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preferred qualifications for this position include at least three to five years of experience inpatient or outpatient (e.g. community and/or ambulatory care) pharmacy practice following degree attainment and relevant post-graduate training is preferred, if applicable.

Please apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/309225

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