Assistant/Associate Professor

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

21h

About The Position

USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the Taneja College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, and the USF Physician's Group. USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities. For information regarding the USF Health, please visit our website at http://health.usf.edu/index.html The USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy (TCOP) is managed by the Dean and an actively engaged administrative leadership team. The college's mission is to transform health by educating students to be outstanding and successful practitioners and leaders in the profession; by leading in the discovery and innovation of education and practice in pharmacy; and by delivering the highest quality care in diverse, inter-professional clinical and community settings. The PCR (Pharmacotherapeutics and Clinical Research) Department at the University of South Florida Taneja College Of Pharmacy invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in Community Pharmacy Practice. Candidates with a passion for patient care and education, and who thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment, are encouraged to apply. USF Health places a strong emphasis on interprofessional education and research, and candidates should demonstrate a sincere interest in contributing to these missions. POSITION SUMMARY: The University of South Florida (USF) Taneja College of Pharmacy invites applications for a faculty position in Clinical Pharmacogenomics. Candidates with a passion for patient care and education, and who thrive in collaborative, team-based environments, are encouraged to apply. USF Health places a strong emphasis on interprofessional education and research, and candidates should demonstrate a sincere interest in contributing to these missions. The clinical responsibilities of this position will focus on supporting and expanding an established pharmacogenomics service with an active practice site at our flagship teaching hospital, Tampa General Hospital (TGH), and developing collaborations at USF Health Clinics. This service, founded and led by current faculty members, is already integrated into routine patient care. The new faculty member will work with the pharmacogenomics team and interdisciplinary partners to strengthen clinical implementation, contribute to teaching and mentorship, and advance program growth. Opportunities for expansion into additional patient populations and clinical areas are anticipated as the service continues to evolve in alignment with the college’s strategic priorities. This position is housed in the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Clinical Research (PCR) and reports to the PCR Department Chair.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited academic program
Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a pharmacist in the state of Florida.
Practiced as a clinical pharmacist for greater than 2 years with experience in pharmacogenomics program development, quality improvement, or service implementation and patient counseling.
Meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in Clinical Pharmacogenomics or fellowship training in Clinical Pharmacogenomics; or completion of a PGY1 residency with significant clinical pharmacogenomics experience in an academic health system, teaching hospital, or ambulatory care setting.
Demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, clinical pharmacy practice, research/scholarship, and service.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical support for pharmacogenomics-guided prescribing.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across pharmacy, medicine, genetics, laboratory, and informatics.
Support program implementation, clinical workflows, data tracking, and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the education and mentorship of PharmD students, residents, and fellows.
Teach in the PharmD curriculum, including didactic, experiential, and interprofessional education.
Engage in research, scholarship, and program evaluation in pharmacogenomics and related areas, consistent with departmental and college priorities.
Responsible for student success coaching, mentoring, and related activities.
Teaching Duties (40% FTE): as assigned
Clinical Duties (40% FTE): The effort may be dedicated to activities that align with the incumbent’s professional discipline
Service (10% FTE): As assigned
Research Duties (10% FTE): The effort may be dedicated to activities that align with the incumbent’s professional discipline