Assistant/Associate Professor; Professor

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

53d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only ): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . The Assistant/Associate Professor or Professor faculty position is a 12-month, tenure-track or non-tenure track, full-time faculty position in the Department of Pharmacy Practice on the UAMS main campus in Little Rock. Faculty positions are available within the general department, division (Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy (PEP); Northwest Campus), or center (Center for Implementation Research) organizational structures.

Requirements

• PhD in an area relevant to the mission of the department or PharmD plus completion of 1 year of residency training required.
• For those with clinical responsibilities: At least 3 years of clinical practice experience in a relevant practice setting if have not completed at least one year of residency.
• Those holding a PharmD degree: Must hold an active Arkansas pharmacist license or be eligible for Arkansas pharmacist licensure.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and patient care skills.

Nice To Haves

• For those with clinical responsibilities: Completion of a PGY2 residency in a relevant area.
• For those with clinical responsibilities: Board certification in a relevant area (eg, BCPS, BCCP, BCNSP, etc).
• Post-doctoral fellowship in an area of expertise relevant to the mission of the Department.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the faculty to advance the teaching, scholarly, and service mission of the Department of Pharmacy Practice.
• Participate in a wide variety of didactic and experiential teaching of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and graduate students.
• Disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications and professional/scientific meeting presentations.
• Develop an independent research program in an area complementary to others in the College.
• Service contribution to the Department, College, University, and profession is also expected.
• Perform didactic teaching.
• Clinical teaching and clinical practice/direct patient care.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree