Director of Experiential Education
The Lebanese American University School of Pharmacy invites applications for the position of Director of Experiential Education.
The School seeks a dynamic, visionary, and accomplished pharmacy educator, scholar, and academic leader with demonstrated expertise in academic administration, accreditation, curriculum innovation and competency-based approaches, experiential education, interprofessional education, and pharmacy education and practice.
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for all experiential education initiatives and programs, and collaborate with the director(s) of postgraduate residency pharmacy programs. This leadership role is central to highlighting the uniqueness of the experiential training at the School, advancing high-quality experiential learning opportunities that promote excellence in patient care, professional development, interprofessional collaboration, and innovation in pharmacy education.
The director will oversee the development, implementation, assessment, and continuous quality improvement of Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs), Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs), observerships, internships, and collaborative residency-related experiential activities. The position also serves as a key liaison between the School, affiliated practice sites, residency programs, healthcare institutions locally and internationally, and professional organizations nationally and internationally.
Start date: Fall 2026
Responsibilities:
Lead and advance experiential education programs and strategic initiatives in all settings
Oversee student placement, onboarding, scheduling, and continuous quality assurance for experiential rotations
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards for ACPE and AACP requirements
Support integration of social and behavioral sciences such as advocacy, communication, ethics, interprofessional education, professionalism, public health, and social determinants of health within the didactic and experiential training
Collaborate with the director(s) of residency programs on postgraduate training initiatives
Expand and strengthen partnerships with healthcare systems, pharma industry, ambulatory care sites, and community practice settings
Expand and strengthen partnerships with US affiliated sites and identify opportunities for students and post-graduate education
Expand and strengthen partnerships with US affiliated sites and identify opportunities for clinical training for faculty, in coordination with pharmacy practice chairperson
Engage with emerging areas such as AI in pharmacy education, clinical training, simulation, and practice
Collaborate with Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Chairpersons, and Residency Directors to create spiral competencies and continuity from one learner level to another, with the intent to highlight the uniqueness of the BS and PharmD program graduates, the advantage of their education, and to positively impact patient care and experiences
Support faculty, preceptors, and preceptors’ development to ensure quality education during experiential learning in coordination with pharmacy practice chairperson
Contribute to the evaluation of experiential preceptors in coordination with the pharmacy practice chairperson
Oversee assessment-driven continuous improvement and innovation in experiential learning
Facilitate internship, observership, and specialty pharmacy training opportunities
Enhance visibility and impact of experiential education programs internally and externally
Mentor learners and contribute to teaching, scholarship, service, and institutional advancement
Engage in advocacy and policy-related work within pharmacy or healthcare systems
Support relevant goals of the health system strategic plan especially Goal 2 and Goal 7
Qualifications:
Pharm.D. and/or Ph.D. degree with advanced academic and/or clinical qualifications at the Associate Professor level
Valuable potential for teaching and contribution to the didactic and experiential curriculum, students’ soft skills and affective domain development
Significant experience in experiential education, pharmacy practice, or academic administration
Demonstrated leadership and/or experience in accreditation (ACPE preferred), curriculum development, mapping and integrated modules, pedagogies, skills laboratories, simulation, OSCEs, assessment, and faculty or preceptor mentorship is preferred
Experience in interprofessional education (IPE), including designing and facilitating IPE activities in both didactic and/or experiential settings
Experience integrating technology, digital health, AI applications, informatics, and data analytics into teaching and curriculum delivery
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and collaborative leadership skills
Evidence of scholarly productivity including educational research, professional engagement, and commitment to excellence in pharmacy education
Excellent communication, teamwork, interpersonal, and organizational skills
The School
The LAU School of Pharmacy is located in LAU’s state-of-the-art Chagoury Health Science Center in Byblos, Lebanon. It enrolls around 430 students in its pre-pharmacy and pharmacy programs. It has a five-year BS in pharmacy program, a six-year PharmD program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), an MS graduate program in pharmaceutical development and management, and a PGY1 and PGY2 residency program. The school has partnerships and affiliations with diverse practice sites in Lebanon and the United States with around 190 preceptors who support its wide-ranging experiential education program.
The school is committed to achieving and sustaining the highest quality of pharmacy education and research in the region. It has culturally diverse student and faculty groups who are devoted to a progressive academic environment, the development of the individual, and service to the community.
The University
LAU is a leading higher education institution in the Middle East operating on two campuses, Beirut and Byblos in Lebanon, and enrolls around 9,200 students. LAU is chartered by the Regents of the State University of New York, and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Medical Centers
LAUMC-Rizk Hospital and LAUMC-Saint John Hospital are the primary teaching hospitals for LAU’s schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy.
Standard Application Requirements
Prospective candidates should prepare a letter of interest; statements of teaching philosophy, practice and research interests; updated CV; names of three professional references, including one as immediate supervisor; copies of the PharmD degree, residency or fellowship certificates, and pharmacy education transcripts.
The school reserves the right to contact additional references. All questions regarding the application should be directed to the School of Pharmacy.
Application deadline: The position is open until September 3, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The Lebanese American University is an equal opportunity employer.