Assistant Director of Applied Learning

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 03 Jun 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department ASOD Academic Affairs-430200
Career Area Student Services
Posting Open Date 05/20/2024
Application Deadline 06/03/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Assistant Director of Applied Learning
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20064525
Vacancy ID NF0008160
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on qualifications
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2024

Position Information


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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Office of Academic Affairs oversees the various educational programs offered through the School and supports academic excellence. The Office of Academic Affairs staff members often participate in the admissions process and implement curriculum reviews and accreditation. The Office of Academic Affairs offers pre-admission evaluations for prospective DDS students, assists current students with any number of issues, and advocates for the student body to ensure needs are met.
Position Summary
The UNC Adams School of Dentistry (ASOD) is seeking an Assistant Director of Applied Learning who will provide leadership in the design, development, maintenance, evaluation, and implementation of standardized patient (SP) encounters. The Assistant Director leads all SP activities for the school, including in the DDS, Dental Hygiene, and Graduate programs. The Assistant Director of Applied Learning reports to the Director of the Academic Support Center and interfaces directly with Course Directors looking to integrate standardized patient encounters into their course design. In addition to working with faculty, this position directly supports students through orientations and introductions to SPs. Additionally, this position serves as the liaison to the UNC School of Medicine, which hosts these encounters and provides technical capacity.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities related to consulting or developing course content, curriculum, instructional technique/technology, distance education design, development or implementation, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The successful candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with faculty, staff, and administrators at all levels of the School and University. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work as an effective member of the School’s leadership team.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The ideal candidate will have direct job experience in a dental setting. This could be attained through employment as a dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, or related position. The ideal candidate will also have experience with curriculum design, assessment and/or education best practices. Organizational and analytical skills are highly desired.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/280957

Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Jake Stallard, Director
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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