Coordinator, Interprofessional Education and Service Learning

Job Description The Coordinator of Interprofessional Education (IPE) is responsible for the M.D. Program Interprofessional Education Program, including the IPE scholarly concentration, and IPE service learning. The Director is also responsible for the Area Health Education Center (AHEC) IPE Scholar program, and the related activities within the three AHEC locations.The Coordinator of IPE is responsible for overseeing, developing, implementing and evaluating the Interprofessional Education program for the M.D. Program and ensures compliance with all applicable accreditation standards. The position also oversees the development and implementation of the overall IPE goals, objectives, learning outcomes and assessments for the core M.D. program curriculum. As the leader of the IPE Scholarly Concentration, the Coordinator designs and implements the program, and ensures students are meeting stated goals. To support the service learning, leadership responsibility spans experiences across all four years ensuring students meet the goals of the service learning program commensurate with up to date accreditation standards; that assessment and evaluation data on the service learning program is collected, analyzed, presented at curriculum committees, and used to continuously improve the program commensurate with up to date accreditation standards. The Coordinator is also responsible for direction and coordination of the AHEC IPE Scholar Program. This position develops, integrates, monitors and evaluates the activities of the Interprofessional Education program for the AHEC Scholars Program with the School of Medicine and serves as the primary contact for coordination with additional UNR and NSHE health profession training programs. This position works with outside education Institutions in the development of IPE Scholars. In addition, this position directs the IPE activities of the three AHEC centers to support personnel, online learning portal and in-person training for Centers and AHEC Scholars. The ideal candidate will demonstrate success in developing programs, understanding of educational concepts, ability to think creatively, and work collaboratively and flexibly with a variety of stakeholders (both internal and external). Clear and effective communication skills, including delivering feedback and assessment, to medical students as well as faculty and educators is key. Demonstrated alignment with the vision, mission, and values of the School of Medicine include ability to work in a team-based environment, commitment to community and educational impact, and improve areas in need of development and innovation.Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree and two years of related work experience ORMaster’s Degree and one year of related work experienceRelated Experience: Placement Coordination ExperienceIPE understanding and program developmentOnline learning LMS experienceAccreditation standards and monitoring processesCertification and Licensure:Ability to obtain and maintain a Nevada Driver’s License or provide alternative reliable flexible transportation throughout Northern Nevada.Schedule or Travel RequirementsStatewide travel will be requiredNational and regional meetings as beneficial to the position’s goalsPreferred QualificationsExperience in Interprofessional EducationKnowledge/understanding of medical education concepts and practicesExperience working in a healthcare or public health settingCompensation GradeBTo view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experiencePerks of Working at NevadaHealth insurance options including dental and vision - Health InsuranceGenerous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty BenefitsNo state income taxOutstanding retirement benefit - your 19.25% contribution is matched 100% Public employees are social security tax exempt.E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness CenterMountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty SenateGrants-in-Aid for Faculty EmployeesThe University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-AidFaculty Dual Career Assistance ProgramThe University of Nevada recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance ProgramDepartment InformationFor more information about UNR Med, please visit For more information about the Office of Statewide Initiatives, please visit For more information about Nevada AHEC, please visit Department ContactJamille SirotekSearch Coordinatordu ExemptYesFull-Time Equivalent100.0%Required Attachment(s)1) Resume/CV2) Letters of Application (Cover letter)3) Three professional references (include name, title, company/organization, email address, phone number)University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to 'A Healthy Nevada', nation, and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med is committed to our mission. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength, we innovate and improve, we serve with integrity, and we success with trust and respect.The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine seeks applications from candidates with all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction. The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services, and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state’s rural communities. We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists and Physician Assistants. We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients, and researchers. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees, patients, and students.Posting Close DateNote to ApplicantA background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine