Experiential Learning Liaison - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan

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Saskatoon, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Experiential Learning Liaison:

Primary Purpose:

As a member of the Experiential Learning (EL) team, the Experiential Learning Liaison will assist with the development and facilitation of hospital/institutional practice experiences for students in the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.

The work will occur primarily within the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition but may require occasional on-site work at various hospital/institutional sites.

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 Director, Experiential Learning, the successful applicant will function with a high level of independence, decision-making, and accountability.

This position relies on effective collaboration with stakeholders, 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 helping develop, facilitate, and coordinate experiential learning activities primarily for hospital/institution placements for Years 2-4 of the PharmD program.

The successful applicant will act as a liaison between the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition and the hospital/institution preceptors/sites to ensure students and preceptors are appropriately supported.

Activities related to this include:

Helping coordinate scheduling and EL rotation logistics (e.g., photo boards, IT access, prox access, etc.) for hospital/institutional sites.
Acting as central point of contact for preceptor and student support for hospital/institutional rotations.
Helping facilitate student remediation and evaluation as necessary
Helping develop, coordinate, and deliver preceptor training
Participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of EL courses in the PharmD program
Assisting the EL team with maintaining and revising EL course syllabi and other related resources as required
Ensuring ongoing effective communication with the College/EL Office, preceptors, and students
Other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean Academic

Qualifications

Education:
A first professional degree in Pharmacy (e.g. Bachelor's degree or PharmD).

Licenses:
The successful applicant must be licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice pharmacy in Saskatchewan.

Experience:
At least 1 year of pharmacy practice experience. Previous teaching and evaluation of students and/or experience with assessment methodologies considered an asset. Hospital pharmacy experience 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 is considered an asset.

Department:
College of Pharmacy &Nutrition

Status:
Term 2 years with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent

Employment Group:

ASPA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary:
The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $64, ,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: 9/5/2023

Closing Date: 9/12/2023 at 6:00 pm CST

Number of Openings:1

Work Location:
On Campus

Criminal Record Check:
Not Applicable

Driver's License and Abstract Check:
Not Applicable

Education/Credential Verification:
Not Applicable

Vulnerable Sector Check:
Not Applicable