Director of Continuing Medical, Oral Health, and Pharmacy Education

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East Carolina University ( ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Eastern Area Health Education Center (Eastern AHEC) is a private, nonprofit educational organization affiliated with East Carolina University ( ECU). The mission of Eastern AHEC, in accordance with the Statewide AHEC Program, is to provide and support educational activities and services with a focus on primary care in rural communities and those with less access to resources to recruit, train, and retain the workforce needed to create a healthy North Carolina. Eastern AHEC functions in close collaboration with East Carolina University, and with the other NC University programs in Nursing, Allied Health, Public Health, Medicine, and Pharmacy, as well as other institutions of higher education.

Eastern AHEC serves 23 counties in the eastern part of the state and is one of nine centers located in North Carolina. Governance is by a Board of Directors with representation from regional health care institutions, the community at large, and the community college system. The administrative structure of Eastern AHEC consists of an Executive Director, a Chief Administrative Officer, a Director of Fiscal Services, a Director of Information & Technology Services ( ITS), a Director of Communication, a Director of Educational Support Services, and six Division Directors for: Quality Support, Public Health / ORPCE / and Student Services, Mental Health Education, Nursing and Allied Health Education, Continuing Medical Education / Dental / Pharmacy CE Education, Pharmacy Education and Library Services.

The BSOM Office of Continuing Medical Education ( CME) was established through a partnership between the Brody School of Medicine and the Eastern Area Health Education Center ( EAHEC) to address the ongoing educational needs of physicians within the region and, when appropriate, beyond. Through this collaborative effort, the two organizations provide practicing physicians with high-quality continuing education opportunities that reflect the rapidly evolving medical knowledge base and support the improvement of patient care and outcomes.

The Director of Continuing Medical, Oral Health, and Pharmacy Education provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Continuing Professional Development ( CPD) programs at Eastern AHEC, advancing the missions of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and Eastern AHEC. Reporting to the Executive Director of Eastern Area Health Education Center and Associate Dean for Continuing Medical Education for Brody School of Medicine, the Director of Continuing Medical, Oral Health and Pharmacy Education leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of accredited educational activities for physicians, dentists, pharmacists, and interprofessional healthcare teams.

The Director supervises the Assistant Directors of Continuing Medical Education and staff and ensures the delivery of high-quality, outcomes-driven programming that addresses practice gaps and regional healthcare needs. Core responsibilities include conducting needs assessments; guiding program planning and development; overseeing delivery across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats; and evaluating impact on professional practice and patient outcomes.

The Director ensures compliance with accreditation standards across disciplines and supports continuous improvement of accreditation processes. Educational offerings range from brief sessions and regularly scheduled series (e.g., Grand Rounds) to multi-hour and multi-day conferences delivered locally and across the region. This role emphasizes innovation in adult learning, including interprofessional education, outcomes-based design, and the use of interactive and emerging technologies. The Director collaborates with academic, clinical, and community partners to expand access to high-quality continuing education and strengthen the regional healthcare workforce.

* Master's degree or other post-baccalaureate degree in public health, a health profession, health education, adult education, social work, health and human performance, or related adjacent field
* Three years of progressive leadership and management experience

* Five years of progressive leadership and management experience, preferably withing continuing education or healthcare workforce development.
* Demonstrated expertise in Continuing Medical Education ( CME) and continuing education principles, including Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ( ACCME) accreditation criteria, the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, and outcomes-based education.
* Proven experience in planning, implementing, or managing accredited continuing education programs (e.g. Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program), including oversight of accreditation processes and compliance requirements.
* Strong experience collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, including physicians, pharmacists, dentists, and other healthcare professionals to assess educational needs, design effective learning activities, and measure program outcomes.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to develop education materials, accreditation documentation, reports, and presentations for varied audiences.
* Proven ability to build, manage, and sustain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, clinical staff, leadership, accrediting bodies, and community partners.
* Experience with learning management systems, continuing education tracking platforms and data/reporting tools
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive), including document preparation, spreadsheet analysis, report development, presentation creation, calendar management, and virtual collaboration.
* Familiarity with Results-Based Accountability ( RBA) or similar outcomes-based performance frameworks.

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:

Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)

At the time of employment two to four original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware, an automatic email may be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the People Admin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the People Admin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

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