Job Description

Pharmacy Experiential Learning Assessment and Program Development Specialist

Primary Purpose: As a member of the Experiential Learning (EL) team, the Assessment and Program Development Specialist will assist with the development and assessment of practice experiences in community, hospital, and other related settings, for students in the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. Nature of Work: The goal of the PharmD program is to graduate pharmacists who use their medication therapy expertise to benefit patients, communities, and populations. Experiential learning plays a significant role in ensuring our graduates have the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competencies necessary to enter practice. Reporting to the Associate Dean Academic and the Associate Director, Experiential Learning, the successful applicant will function with a high level of independence, decision-making and accountability. This position also requires short, medium, and long-term planning, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with students, preceptors, faculty, and staff. Typical Duties or Accountabilities: As a member of the EL team, the successful applicant will be involved in coordinating experiential learning activities (service learning, immersions, and placements) for all years of the PharmD program. Activities related to this include:

• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of EL courses for all years of the PharmD program
• Develop and maintain assessment tools, and related documents
• Create and facilitate student learning opportunities to enhance success in the EL Program, including orientation activities, check ins, and remediation support
• Ensure effective communication with sites, preceptors, and student
• Develop, coordinate, and administrate preceptor training and ongoing professional development
• Generate, use, and share quality improvement data from student and preceptor feedback
• Audit compliance with site and rotation requirements, and support sites and preceptors in maintaining high-quality EL experiences
• Conduct ongoing assessments of projects and initiatives in achievement of stated goals
• Collaborate with other health science programs and practice sites to advance interprofessional education opportunities
• Liaise with EL colleagues from other Canadian faculties of Pharmacy to facilitate knowledge sharing and innovation
• Work collaboratively with wide variety of teaching and learning stakeholders in consultation, committee work, and partnerships
• Seek opportunities to disseminate innovation in the USask PharmD EL program through presentations, publications, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean Academic

Qualifications Education: A first professional degree in Pharmacy (e.g. Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or PharmD). Licenses: The successful applicant must be licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice pharmacy in Saskatchewan Experience: At least 3 years of pharmacy practice experience. Previous teaching and evaluation of students and/or experience with assessment methodologies considered an asset.

Skills: Demonstrated understanding of current pharmacy practice and experiential learning; ability to work independently and as part of a team; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; effective time management and organizational skills; self-motivation and high level of initiative; strong interpersonal skills, ability to effectively embrace change in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; familiarity with Microsoft Office, Canvas, CORE Experiential Learning Management System, and Cascade is considered an asset. Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Charity Evans at charity.evans@usask.ca Department: College of Pharmacy &Nutrition
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $64,107.00 - 100,169.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 1/30/2023
Closing Date: 2/5/2023 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask\'s Alternative Workspace Guidelines
The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where \'Yes\' is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver\'s License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable Please review the University of Saskatchewan\'s health and safety requirements for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The University believes equity, diversity, and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation and creativity. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. The University of Saskatchewan\xe2\x80\x99s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the M\xc3\xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and M\xc3\xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.