Director of Experiential Education/Assistant Professor

Position Summary:

This position provides a unique and exciting opportunity to continue to shape the practice-based education at an innovative year-round pharmacy program within a vibrant health science campus. The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) School of Pharmacy is preparing the next generation of pharmacists to meet the growing healthcare needs of society.

MCW’s PharmD graduates have the knowledge and expertise to practice at the “top of their education” and contribute to patient-centered care within a team-based model ensuring optimal medication therapy outcomes in concert with other healthcare professionals.

The School of Pharmacy is  a destination program ensuring that graduates are practice-ready and team-ready upon graduation.  Our exemplary experiential curriculum, embraced and lauded by preceptors and students alike, provides seven unique introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPEs) totaling 560 hours, including an interprofessional rotation, and seven advanced pharmacy practice experiences APPEs totaling 1,680 hours over the three-year curriculum.

The rural APPE program continues to have interest among learners supported through our two regional campuses. As exhibited by our graduates, our alumni are well prepared for direct entrance to practice as well as pursuing postgraduate training, with two-thirds of a given class pursuing such training and surpassing the national match rate. The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Board of Directors reviewed the Doctor of Pharmacy program for purposes of continued accreditation status under the new 2025 Standards and

awarded a full term of 8 years continued accreditation.

The Director of Experiential Education is responsible for the planning, implementation, and assessment of all experiential education activities at the School of Pharmacy. Working collaboratively with School  leadership, the Office of Experiential Education Team, clinical faculty and preceptors, the Director leads the execution of the School’s vision for an innovative experiential education curriculum that begins with introductory experiences in the first year and culminates with  advanced experiences in the  third year of the program.

The Office of Experiential Education Team is responsible for site recruitment, and preceptor recruitment and training, development, and recognition. The Director cultivates and maintains strong relationships with MCW’s primary clinical partners, Froedtert ThedaCare, Children’s Wisconsin and Zablocki VA, as well as local health systems, community pharmacies and interprofessional practice sites.

Additionally, they must continue to forge partnerships with local health systems, community pharmacies (independent and corporate) and interprofessional education (IPE) models of practice. The Director must be keen on new areas of professional practice development, regulatory updates and accreditation changes forthcoming to the profession. With recent recognition of pharmacists as providers under state Medicaid, there are opportunities to advance the practice model of pharmacists in the state.

The Director remains informed of emerging pharmacy practice models, regulatory developments, and accreditation standards to ensure the experiential program continues to evolve in response to the profession.

Position Highlights:

Lead the experiential education program by developing and maintaining professional relationships that support the vision and mission of the School of Pharmacy.

Provide direct supervision to the Office of Experiential Education professional staff

Provide strategic  leadership for the  development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the experiential education program.

Identify, develop, and maintain sufficient experiential sites for IPPE, IPE, and APPE rotations, including increasing out-of-state rotation placement opportunities.

Manage  transparent and equitable process for student assignments to IPPE, IPE, and APPE sites while ensuring effective  communication and accountability in interactions with learners.

As Course Director, enhance the delivery and outcomes of the Experiential Education Seminars during IPPE, IPE, and APPE.

Advance professional identity formation among learners through a systematic and ongoing process on-campus.

Maintain harmonious relationships with students, preceptors, colleagues, and experiential education constituents.

Promote a culture of  professionalism and accountability among student pharmacists and withing the Office of Experiential Education.

Collaborate  with the Assessment Committee to generate data, evaluate outcomes, and support continuous quality improvement outcomes.

Develop and maintain effective and transparent processes for student, preceptor, and site evaluations, including the creation and use of electronic systems for timely, accurate assessment and grade reporting.

Maintain an effective program for recognizing sites and preceptors for the educational support provided to its students.

Oversee site visits with preceptors and perform site evaluations.

Pursue professional development and scholarly activities.

Maintain active pharmacy practice site, , as approved location by the MCW School of Pharmacy, consistent with the faculty’s assigned clinical effort and departmental expectations

Serve as Residency Program Director for Community Based Pharmacy (PGY1) Residency Programs and site coordinator for other affiliated residency programs, as assigned.

Participate in accreditation and regulatory processes as appropriate.

Provide service to the School of Pharmacy as assigned by the Dean.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy or B.S in Pharmacy degree from an accredited pharmacy program allowing for a commensurate faculty appointment in the Department of Clinical Sciences, and appointment at the Director level. Ideally applicants will have completed a residency or fellowship (or possess equivalent experience) and be eligible for Wisconsin pharmacist licensure to oversee pharmacy practice activities.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in direct patient care, serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students or other healthcare related experience is required.
• Candidates will have a working knowledge of emerging healthcare delivery models that involve the pharmacy profession; possess the ability to collaborate with faculty and academic leadership in interprofessional education and practice initiatives; have experience in experiential education of pharmacy students, residents and fellows; demonstrate organizational, interpersonal and group communication skills; and be active in professional organizations.
• Applicants should possess enthusiasm for the profession and a strong commitment to teaching, mentoring and developing learners.
• Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, though applications received by September 30, 2026, will be given first consideration. Applicants should submit a letter of application describing their qualifications, curriculum vitae, and contact information for four references. Please contact Sarah Paul, School Administrator sapaul@mcw.edu for additional information or questions.
• Medical College of Wisconsin
• The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
• Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
• The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
• Commitment to MCW Values
• All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
• Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
• MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
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