Date:  Available: Immediately

STATUS:   Review start date is immediate and all applications will continue to be received and reviewed until the position is filled. 

SUMMARY:  The Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice provides didactic and/or clinical instruction to Doctoral Pharmacy students. In addition to academic responsibilities, this faculty member is expected to assist in the professional and spiritual growth of pharmacy students.  Part of the academic responsibility is to engage in research and scholarly activity, to participate as an active member of assigned school or university committees, and to serve as faculty advisor to a group of pharmacy students…all in accordance with expectations as assigned by the chair and approved by the dean. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  The Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with students, faculty, administrators, patients, and other health professionals.  This person must be adept at organizing complex scientific and professional subject matter and designing instructional strategies that make the material to understandable and applicable.  Skill in using computer software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required, as is the ability to use electronic and internet educational and professional resources.  A comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy practice, in a specific discipline, is essential, along with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to function effectively and collaboratively as part of an educational and research team.

DUTIES: 

• Provides didactic and/or clinical instruction within assigned courses.
• Integrates faith and professional values into instructional activities where applicable.
• Serves as an advisor to PharmD students as assigned.
• Conducts research and/or scholarly activity associated with areas of his/her expertise that is either published or presented following peer review.
• Participates actively in professional organizations associated with his/her discipline.
• Serves as a role model of professional, servant leader behavior to students.
• Serves on task forces and committees as assigned.
• Participates in other duties as assigned in service to the school or university.
• Assists with faculty recruitment and student applicant interviews.
• Attends faculty meetings, faculty development programs and other school functions as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution of higher education, along with the completion of a residency or pharmacy fellowship are required.  Candidates must demonstrate the ability engage in research and/or scholarly activity.

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