Director of Interprofessional Education and Practice

We seek an experienced healthcare educator and leader to design, deliver and evaluate interprofessional education and practice activities. IPEP is an overarching educational philosophy for College of Health undergraduate and graduate students that guides programming across academic units and in collaboration with regional healthcare, social service, and educational entities.

The Director will collaborate with academic unit heads and other college leadership, including the Director of Interdisciplinary Clinical Operations for the Interprofessional Community Clinic and the Director of the Simulation and Skills Labs to develop engaging and interactive in-person, virtual, and asynchronous learning activities. The Director will also oversee the Healthy Lifestyle Center, which is emblematic of interprofessional education and practice through its interdisciplinary training of students to deliver prevention and community health services.

Now, more than ever is a time of transformation in healthcare education. The COVID pandemic and the unfolding realities of health disparities and racial injustice have challenged healthcare systems and universities to seek a new normal. At the Ball State University College of Health, we are rising to that opportunity. We graduate health professionals who are clinically knowledgeable, committed to advancing inclusive excellence, and ready to collaborate on interprofessional teams. We invite applications for the Director of Interprofessional Education and Practice to join us in preparing today’s public health, healthcare, and social services workforce.

At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

Position Function: The Director of IPE&P is responsible for the development and administration of the IPE collaborative activities. The Director reports to the Dean and develops a working relationship with all members of the College of Health Leadership team, faculty, and community partners.

Minimum Qualifications: Accredited terminal degree or doctorate (depending on discipline). Three years of clinical practice and or experience in a health-related profession.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in higher education; experience with curriculum design; ability to organize, manage projects within set deadlines; interprofessional education and practice in the related profession.

Required Certifications: Credentialed and/or licensed healthcare professional in a respective field and eligible for licensure in the state of Indiana.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/34307 . Include the following documents with your application: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Inclusive Excellence Statement.

The start date is negotiable.

In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.

The option to upload transcripts, a resume, and up to 3 letters of recommendation is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through 11/25/2022.

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