University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Hiring for Director of Learning & Work Environment at Chapel Hill, NC Full Time

Med Ad-Diversity, Equity, Incl-420114

Career Area :

Other

Posting Open Date:

12/21/2023

Application Deadline:

01/19/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Director of Learning & Work Environment

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

20059646

Vacancy ID:

NF0007670

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience or Dependent on Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

03/18/2024

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

The Director of the SOM Learning and Work Environment (LWE) will assume a leadership role in covering four primary areas to enhance an inclusive learning and work environment for students, trainees (post docs, residents, and fellows), faculty, and staff in the UNC School of Medicine (SOM): 1) Chair a LWE Committee made up of leaders from across the SOM who oversee efforts related to creating a positive work and learning environment, 2) Supervise SOM DEI training Initiatives, 3) Provide training and education to students, trainees, faculty, and staff, if directed to by EOC or SOM HR, and 4) lead efforts to improve the learning and work environment in the Office of Graduate Education (OGE) by working with students, post docs, staff, and faculty across SOM basic science departments and centers. This position reports to the Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (VDDEI) with an indirect reporting line to the Associate Dean for Graduate Education. The position will work collaboratively with leaders in the SOM, Human Resources, and the Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office to lead and align efforts to best support students, faculty, and staff in the SOM. The position will provide high-level counsel on best practices for creating and facilitating a learning and work environment strategy in addition to initiatives, programs, and policies that encourage diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the SOM. The Director of the SOM LWE will work closely with leadership and staff in the University EOC/Title IX Office, OMSE Undergraduate Medical Student Education, OGE Basic Sciences, and UNC SOM Human Resources (HR). It is critical that this position demonstrate excellent judgment and have complete understanding of relevant EOC and HR policies related to mistreatment so that they can work effectively with those units. The position will enhance a culture of understanding and clarity on where and how to report mistreatment issues, ability to speak up about mistreatment issues, enhance knowledge on mistreatment policy, and provide education to faculty, staff, students, and trainees.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Experience working in higher education related to education, training, reporting, and consultation related to preventing or addressing mistreatment issues associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.