Teaching Assistant - Patient Care Lab

This position requires attendance on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 AM - 11:50 AM, for 13 weeks.

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The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of six health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Social Work, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School's Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).

Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world's most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.

The Teaching Assistant (TA) supports the delivery of patient care laboratory sessions for second-year Doctor of Pharmacy students. This role involves assisting faculty in facilitating hands-on learning experiences, reinforcing clinical and communication skills, and ensuring students understand and apply core pharmacy concepts in simulated patient care scenarios.

Key Responsibilities:
Instructional Support:
* Assist faculty in setting up and conducting lab sessions focused on patient assessment, medication counseling, and clinical decision-making.
* Demonstrate proper techniques for physical assessment, medication administration, and patient communication.
* Provide guidance and feedback to students during lab activities.
Clinical Oversight:
* Monitor student performance and ensure adherence to professional standards and safety protocols.
* Support students in applying pharmacotherapy knowledge to simulated patient cases.
* Help students interpret medication orders and assess drug therapy appropriateness.
Assessment & Feedback:
* Observe and document student performance during lab sessions.
* Provide formative feedback to students on clinical reasoning, communication, and professionalism.
* Assist in grading lab assignments and practical exams as directed by faculty.
Coordination & Preparation:
* Prepare lab materials, supplies, and equipment prior to sessions.
* Ensure proper inventory and organization of lab resources.
* Collaborate with faculty and staff to improve lab workflows and student engagement.

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:
* Strong foundational knowledge of pharmacotherapy, patient assessment, and pharmacy practice.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and students.
* Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in North Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Prior experience in clinical or academic pharmacy settings.
* Familiarity with simulation-based education and patient care labs.
* Experience mentoring or teaching pharmacy students.

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.