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.

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