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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of six health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Social Work, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School’s Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).
Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world’s most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.
Position Summary
The Compounding Director for the Asheville (AVL) Campus will play a critical role in supporting the delivery and ongoing refinement of the redesigned pharmaceutical compounding course. This individual will contribute to course development efforts, including implementation of the updated curriculum informed by stakeholder input. Responsibilities include coordinating and assisting with ordering for the AVL campus, maintaining lab setup and preparation, delivering pre-lab instruction, and managing logistical needs for Instructional Assistants (IAs). The Director will oversee 2 weekly lab sessions for the Fall 2026 semester, ensure consistency in instructional delivery, and provide assessment of AVL student deliverables. In addition, the Compounding Director will liaise with Chapel Hill course leadership to ensure alignment in course expectations, assessments, and overall student experience.
The compounding lab sections on the Asheville campus are on Wednesdays from 3:20pm – 5:20pm and Thursdays from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Attendance for the AVL Compounding Director at the weekly pre-lab class sessions on Wednesdays from 11:00am – 11:50am is encouraged, when feasible, however, not required.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
BS in Pharmacy degree
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Doctor of Pharmacy degree; Pharmacy Practice experience in Compounding.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
