What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director for Experiential Education/Assoc.or Full Clinical Prof position at Inside Higher Ed?
Position OverviewThe primary role of the Director for Experiential Education is to prepare students for their future endeavors by giving them practical, hands-on experiences that deepen their understanding and build essential skills by connecting classroom learning to real-world applications. These programs foster professional readiness and increase student engagement.
This role collaborates with faculty, administrators, and external partners to curate programs that include internships, service learning, field trips, and other experiential learning opportunities. These initiatives are carefully aligned with the academic curriculum and institutional goals to ensure a cohesive and enriching educational experience. This role also plays a pivotal role in assessing and continuously improving the quality and impact of experiential learning programs.
This position will be responsible for the Experiential Education program with a specific focus on Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) while supervising others with focuses in Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) and Preceptor Site Coordination visits.
This position will also hold faculty rank within the Pharmacy Practice department along with teaching responsibilities (0.25 FTE). This position will be recruited at the level of Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor rank based on selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, 12‑month, faculty position with some required travel. The position will work primarily on the KU Lawrence campus, with set in-person days and remote or hybrid flexibility aligned with experiential education program needs.
KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.Job DescriptionDirector/Administration of Experiential Education
35% - Program Management
20% - Teaching / Service
As demonstrated by application materials, work history, or interview.
For Those Applying At The Assistant Clinical Professor Level
For those applying at the rank of Associate Clinical Professor, all above listed requirements for the Assistant Clinical level apply as well as the following:
This role collaborates with faculty, administrators, and external partners to curate programs that include internships, service learning, field trips, and other experiential learning opportunities. These initiatives are carefully aligned with the academic curriculum and institutional goals to ensure a cohesive and enriching educational experience. This role also plays a pivotal role in assessing and continuously improving the quality and impact of experiential learning programs.
This position will be responsible for the Experiential Education program with a specific focus on Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) while supervising others with focuses in Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) and Preceptor Site Coordination visits.
This position will also hold faculty rank within the Pharmacy Practice department along with teaching responsibilities (0.25 FTE). This position will be recruited at the level of Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor rank based on selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, 12‑month, faculty position with some required travel. The position will work primarily on the KU Lawrence campus, with set in-person days and remote or hybrid flexibility aligned with experiential education program needs.
KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.Job DescriptionDirector/Administration of Experiential Education
35% - Program Management
- Coordination of student rotations, including optimization and matching skills and needs.
- Management of rotation change requests
- Draft and finalize experiential workload numbers for faculty
- Execution of affiliation agreements, including renewal/revision of affiliation agreements
- Determination of site-specific student onboarding requirements
- Creation of new or revision of existing syllabi
- Development and revision of assessment tools as well as rotation policy and procedures
- Supervision, leadership, and oversight for direct reports including readiness with APPE, IPPE, Preceptor programs. Complete employee evaluations
- Participation in interviewing, orientation, and onboarding of new employees
- Submit rotation grades
- Monitor, track and ensure alignment with budgetary allowances to include but not limited to preceptor or practice site payments, travel reimbursement, and office supplies or other office expenses.
- Participation in the School of Pharmacy Assessment Committee
- Maintain active involvement with American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Experiential Education Special Interest Group
- Monitor and validate Field Encounters completion for APPE’s and IPPE’s
- Monitor Evaluation completion for APPE’s and IPPE’s
- Develop marketing strategies for recruitment of preceptors
- Develop education and appreciation programs to support retention of preceptors
- Review preceptor evaluation reports
- Manage and document preceptor/site issues
- Creation of IPPE / APPE schedules
- Orientation / experiential program presentations to students
- Individual (one-on-one) meetings with students or career planning sessions, as requested.
- Manage and document student issues
- Advising of students as assigned by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
- Support with student outreach activities (ex. admissions, recruiting, student health fairs, school of pharmacy events, etc.)
- Development of Field Encounter requirements for IPPE and APPE
- Development and revision of policy and procedures for required documentation and non-credit requirements
- Manage student progression in collaboration with Associate Dean
- Development and ongoing refinement of process to identify and track issues
- Evaluation of experiential program through student, preceptor, and accreditation standards.
- Generate report(s) for accreditation purposes
- Produce scholarly presentation and publications related to experiential education and/or scholarship of teaching and learning.
20% - Teaching / Service
- Responsible for coordinating, instructing, and overseeing the completion of PHPR didactic courses within the Pharmacy School curriculum for the PharmD program, as directed by the Chair of Pharmacy Practice.
- Assist in grading OSLE/OSCE content as assigned.
- Teach up to the equivalent of one four-credit hour course per semester.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chair of Pharmacy Practice
As demonstrated by application materials, work history, or interview.
For Those Applying At The Assistant Clinical Professor Level
- A terminal degree in Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE accredited school. For pre-2000 graduates, a BS degree is considered terminal.) OR a Doctor of Philosophy in a health or healthcare related field.
- Record of effectiveness in teaching
- Experience in Experiential Education or equivalent
- Two years of management or leadership experience providing supervising and direction to others.
- Strategic vision for experiential education or learning.
- Experience with databases
- Demonstrated excellence in mentorship or precepting evidenced by evaluations or other written communications
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Record of scholarly activities commensurate with an academic appointment
- Evidence of professional leadership, teaching excellence and team management skills
- Must be licensed as a registered pharmacist in the State of Kansas or must obtain licensure through the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of start date.
- Track record of effectiveness in clinical pharmacy practice
For those applying at the rank of Associate Clinical Professor, all above listed requirements for the Assistant Clinical level apply as well as the following:
- A strong documented record of teaching, leadership, scholarship, and service accomplishments.
- At least two years of experience as a faculty member in pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Experience with CoreElms database
- A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for three professional references.