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Associate Dean for Experiential and Interprofessional Education, Pharmacy & Health Professions(2512)
Pocatello or Meridian/Boise Campus
NOT eligible for remote work, on-campus position
Priority Date: August 9, 2026

Institution Information

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!

Job Description

The Associate Dean for Experiential and Interprofessional Education provides strategic leadership for experiential and interprofessional education across the College’s professional and graduate programs. The position leads the Office of Experiential and Interprofessional Education and works with program faculty and staff to align experiential programs, promote quality and efficiency, ensure accreditation compliance, and support future growth.

The Associate Dean establishes standards, policies, and shared processes while coordinating experiential learning activities across programs, campuses, and practice sites in Idaho, Alaska, and Nevada. Program-level faculty and staff maintain responsibility for discipline-specific implementation and student supervision.

As a member of the College Leadership Team, the Associate Dean collaborates with academic and administrative leaders to advance experiential and interprofessional education, strengthen external partnerships, and oversee experiential education personnel, operations, and systems.

The position includes a faculty appointment with responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service. Effort allocation is 80% administration, 10% teaching, 5% scholarship, and 5% service.This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities (80%)

Strategic Leadership and Program Oversight
Provide strategic leadership, vision, and governance for experiential and interprofessional education across all College programs. Establish and lead the Office of Experiential and Interprofessional Education. Coordinate experiential education programs, policies, and processes to promote quality, consistency, efficiency, scalability, and accreditation compliance while respecting discipline-specific requirements. Ensure alignment of experiential and interprofessional learning with curricula, program outcomes, and College strategic priorities.

Preceptor Development, Partnerships, and Quality Assurance
Oversee College-wide frameworks for preceptor development, site quality assurance, assessment, and continuous quality improvement. Promote standardized expectations, evaluation processes, and learning outcomes across programs. Provide leadership for interprofessional education, external partnerships, affiliation agreements, and experiential site development. Support faculty, preceptors, and program teams through shared resources, guidance, and best practices.

Assessment, Accreditation, and Operations
Collaborate with College leadership to ensure accreditation compliance, continuous quality improvement, and program evaluation. Monitor key performance indicators related to experiential education, student success, and program effectiveness. Support development of experiential components for existing and future academic programs. Represent the College in regional and national experiential education initiatives and partnerships. Supervise experiential education personnel and oversee budget, resource allocation, and operational effectiveness.

Faculty Responsibilities (20%)

Teaching (10%)
Provide didactic and/or experiential instruction. Serve as instructor of record for designated experiential courses and ensure course quality, curricular integration, and accreditation compliance.

Scholarship (5%)
Maintain an active program of scholarship related to experiential education, professional practice, or related fields. Disseminate scholarly work through presentations, publications, grants, or other scholarly activities.

Service (5%)
Serve on College and University committees as assigned. Contribute to the profession and community through leadership, service, and professional engagement.

Total Effort Allocation: 80% Administration, 10% Teaching, 5% Scholarship, and 5% Service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional doctoral or master’s degree in a licensed health profession from an accredited institution (e.g., PharmD, MD, PA, MS in a clinical health profession, or equivalent).
• At least three (3) years of experience in experiential education or clinical education.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with preceptors, practice sites, and clinical partners.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of experiential education best practices and pharmacy practice models.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licensure or eligibility for licensure in Idaho in your specific discipline.
• Experience with ACPE accreditation processes and standards.
• Experience with CORE or similar experiential management software.
• Leadership experience in experiential education or clinical education.
• Experience supervising staff or leading academic or clinical teams.
• Familiar with IPE.
• Evidence of scholarship in experiential education or related disciplines.

Additional Information

You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before August 9, 2026. Salary will be between $144,500 and $165,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.

Note: Thank you for your interest in positions at Idaho State University. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by logging into your profile and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions, please review our frequently asked questions.

Posting Number: req2768
Type: Working 12 months per year
Position: Faculty Non-Tenure Track
Division: Division of Health Sciences

Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

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