Assistant Dean, Experiential Learning & Global Rotations

Howard University; Maryland; On-site; USD 107,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

PTO & holidays

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Vibrant company culture

Job summary

Howard University in Washington, D.C. seeks an Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning to lead the development, delivery, and assessment of experiential education within the College of Pharmacy.

This inaugural role ensures ACPE standards, oversees IPPE and APPE rotations, and coordinates global rotations with partner institutions. The ideal candidate will supervise staff, build preceptor programs, align curriculum with experiential learning, and collaborate across campus and international

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from ACPE-accredited institution.
• Active pharmacist licensure or eligibility.
• Minimum five years experience in pharmacy practice or experiential education leadership.
• Knowledge of IPPE/APPE administration and accreditation expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all experiential education programs (IPPE and APPE).
• Ensure full compliance with ACPE accreditation standards related to experiential learning.
• Develop and maintain high-quality experiential training sites across diverse pharmacy practice settings.
• Oversee experiential placement and support models for campus-based and online PharmD students.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and evaluation of preceptors.
• Establish comprehensive preceptor development programs and recognition initiatives.
• Implement quality assurance systems for site monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with faculty and curriculum committees to integrate experiential learning across the curriculum.
• Serve as primary liaison with domestic experiential partners and healthcare organizations.
• Oversee the experiential component of international rotations in collaboration with the Director of International Programs.
• Ensure international rotations meet College policies, accreditation standards, and host-site requirements.
• Utilize data-driven outcomes assessment to strengthen experiential learning effectiveness.
• Support scholarship and innovation in experiential education and practice transformation.
• Participate in College leadership initiatives, strategic planning, and advancement of the College mission.

Skills

Leadership

Accreditation expertise

Partnership building

Preceptor development

Outcomes assessment

Communication

Organization

Education

PharmD degree

Job description

Howard University in Washington, D.C. seeks an Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning to lead the development, delivery, and assessment of experiential education within the College of Pharmacy.

This inaugural role ensures ACPE standards, oversees IPPE and APPE rotations, and coordinates global rotations with partner institutions. The ideal candidate will supervise staff, build preceptor programs, align curriculum with experiential learning, and collaborate across campus and international