Clinical Phases Educational Technology Specialist
Chapel Hill, NC 
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Department MedStuEd-Curriculum Affairs-420202
Career Area Student Services
Posting Open Date 04/18/2024
Application Deadline 05/02/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Clinical Phases Educational Technology Specialist
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20062101
Vacancy ID NF0008056
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $47,000 - $57,500
Proposed Start Date 05/06/2024
Position Information

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the consistently ranks as . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine's Working Forward initiative. As such, this position's work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit's business needs. This position provides direct benefit to School of Medicine faculty in teaching roles and to students in courses within the Clinical Phases of the MD program. The individual in this role consults with faculty on the implementation of educational technology in the new clinical phases curriculum and works directly with students to ensure that they are able to participate fully in the technology-dependent elements of the new curriculum. The individual in this role will be responsible for understanding the educational design of the TEC 2.0 curriculum and the critical ways that technologies are leveraged as teaching and learning tools within it, with a particular emphasis on the competency-based assessment structure and associated technologies. Across the two years of Application and Individualization Phase, students will participate in hundreds of direct observation experiences with preceptors across the state. The individual in this role will be responsible for ensuring that assessment data from these interactions is collected, collated, processed, and displayed to both students and faculty with accuracy. The individual in this role must develop and maintain close working relationships with faculty, students, and the clinical phases teams. As the new clinical phases curriculum is implemented, the individual in this role will be responsible for the development of new assessment strategies and use of new educational technologies in support of the ongoing improvement of the TEC 2.0 curriculum and student success in the MD program.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master's degree in education, special education, instructional design, educational technology, educational media, or related discipline with coursework in curriculum development or learning theory; or a Bachelor's degree in the assigned discipline and two years of experience in teaching, educational testing, or instructional design and curriculum development; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong organization and time management skills, obvious leadership skills, excellent interpersonal skills, a willingness to initiate or take on new and challenging assignments, and a spirit of cooperation among colleagues and constituents.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting others to learn and implement new educational technologies.

Ability to utilize technology in the organization and management of projects.

Proficiency in all aspects of computer operations essential including, strong working knowledge of MS Office Word and Excel.

A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to operate with minimal daily supervision required.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to proactively identify issues and develop creative solutions.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience with Canvas or other similar learning management systems, Poll Everywhere, and other educational technology is ideal.

Ability to establish rapport and relate well to students, faculty, employers, and staff.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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Department Contact Name and Title Shannon Isley, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email shannon_isley@med.unc.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Hours per Week
40
Salary and Benefits
$47,000 - $57,500
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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