Fall 2023 Assistant Dean for Experiential Education and Open-Rank Clinical Faculty Position

Fall 2023 Assistant Dean for Experiential Education and Open-Rank Clinical Faculty Position

College/School/Unit: College of Pharmacy
Department: Division of Pharmacy Practice
Posted: May 17, 2023
Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy invites applications for the Assistant Dean for Experiential Education.

Experiential education is a required component of the professional Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) curriculum, providing experiences in pharmacy practice under the guidance of preceptor faculty. The Assistant Dean for Experiential Education will be also appointed as a non-tenure track clinical faculty member in the Division of Pharmacy Practice at a rank consistent with qualifications and experience.

The Assistant Dean provides key leadership, coordination and oversight of all Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs). This individual works with regional internship personnel in the college's five Texas internship regions, and supervises the staff team in the College of Pharmacy Office of Experiential Education. They provide assurance that IPPE course coordinators are conducting IPPE courses in a manner that optimizes student experiential learning.

The Assistant Dean leads and is responsible for the implementation of all experiential education activities, including:

• directing all APPE rotation assignments
• recruitment, training, and development of preceptors
• maintenance of preceptor records
• communication with preceptors regarding student performance on rotation experiences
• ensuring equity, inclusion and accessibility in experiential education practices
• conducting regional site visits
• maintaining active affiliation agreements with all healthcare organizations where experiential education occurs.

Participation in teaching and service activities that support the mission of The University of Texas at Austin and the College of Pharmacy is expected. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with tenured/tenure-track and professional-track faculty colleagues on research and scholarship.

Qualifications

Minimum required qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy
• Minimum of five years of academic pharmacy experience, including the supervision of student practice experiences
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Texas
• Demonstrated effective teaching

Additional preferred qualifications:

• Two years of post-graduate residency training is strongly preferred
• Previous administrative experience with experiential education is also preferred

Application Instructions

Candidates must upload:

• cover letter stating interest in the position and how qualifications meet requirements
• Most recent detailed curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement, which much include practices of supporting inclusion, equity and accessibility in the classroom
• A list of at least three (3) professional references with email contact information.

Applications received before August 1, 2023, will receive priority review, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.


To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/115534



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