The goal of the Educational Renaissance Initiative is to
transform the educational process to prepare professional and
graduate students to enter into their profession and continue
to develop throughout their careers. Within this initiative is
a goal to move the knowledge acquisition aspect of education
out of the classroom and make it accessible on-line in the form
of various multimedia educational tools. This technologic
aspect of the educational mission is supported by $2 million in
matched funding from the Carolina Partnership and the Pharmacy
Network Foundation. Considering the amount of factual material
that must be mastered in a curriculum, the use of class time to
communicate such information limits the opportunity to explore
concepts in depth, engage students at higher intellectual
levels, or reinforce problem-solving and critical thinking
skills. Pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists need to
develop skills to become self-directed, life-long learners and
as such our goals are to have students review and self-teach
this foundational knowledge and the come to class fully
prepared to learn to apply that knowledge. As an example, in
collaboration with the Information Technology Services Teaching
and Learning Interactive (ITS-TLI) at UNC, the School has
developed a series of multimedia educational tools (integrated
learning accelerator modules, or iLAMs ) to assist students in
learning foundational content outside the classroom. These
tools are self-paced, interactive, provide immediate feedback,
and accommodate a variety of learning preferences. Tools such
as these provide the student with a measure of control over the
learning environment and process. In addition, they are capable
of capturing and reporting student performance at each stage of
the learning process (acquisition of information, practice of
requisite skills, and assessment of knowledge). The Developer
will jointly report to the Director of Communications and the
Director of Educational Technology R&D
Education Requirements: Relevant post-baccalaureate degree
required; for candidates demonstrating comparable independent
educational or instructional activities related to
instructional technology and/or distance education design,
development, or implementation, will accept a relevant
undergraduate degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience
in substitution
Qualifications and Experience: Strong working knowledge of
higher education environments, computer science, and
information technology, and integration of the above.
Demonstrated past successes in day-to-day execution of
technical projects; exemplary organizational skills. Ability to
work collaboratively with clients, peers, supervisors, and
other constituents in order to design, implement, and maintain
effective solutions. Strong communication and interpersonal
skills. To successfully develop educational tools that
incorporate any of a variety of electronic equipment or
computer software, the candidate should be highly proficient
in: two or more programming languages (Java, C++, Python, PHP,
JavaScript, Ruby, Perl); one or more relational database
management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Access); one or
more visual content development tools (Flash, Illustrator,
Photoshop); and one or more audio and video editing tools
(Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Soundbooth/Audition). This position
will also control as-needed changes to the School web site.
Relevant experience with Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, XHTML/CSS,
Plone, Python, and general server administration is required,
although experience with similar content management systems
(e.g., Joomla, Drupal) may serve as a substitute. Extensive
experience with image editing software, image formats, graphic
design. Experience coding web sites or applications targeted to
mobile devices (iOS, Android). Hands-on experience with
scientific research-oriented software applications
Special Instructions: Qualified candidates should visit
http://jobs.unc.edu/2501924
to apply for the position and attach the following materials as
a single PDF file: a letter of interest addressed to Charlie
Green (Search Committee Chair; CB# 7355, 2312 Kerr Hall; UNC
Eshelman School of Pharmacy; UNC-Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill,
North Carolina 27599-7555), names and full contact information
for four references, and a complete curriculum vitae. Review of
applications will begin immediately and the position will
remain open until the appointment is made. Women and members of
minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Contact: If you have any questions about the position or
require assistance, please contact Veronica D. Bellamy, HR
Facilitator, 919-843-8121, veronica_bellamy@unc.edu.