Assistant Professor/Associate Professor Position in Evidence-Based Practice, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Jefferson College of Pharmacy, Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Jefferson College of Pharmacy (JCP) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice. The department has 12 full time faculty members and several adjunct faculty in various areas of practice and experience. The desired applicants should be committed to excellence in teaching and patient care, engaged professionally at the local, state, and national level, and committed to developing a scholarship platform that will bring recognition to the practice area, college, and university. JCP is seeking a faculty member with expertise in Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), who will be committed to strengthening students’ abilities to critically evaluate literature, apply evidence to patient care, and integrate EBP principles across the curriculum. The candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of EBP-centered coursework, including drug information, literature evaluation, biostatistics, research design, and medication safety. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in leadership, written and verbal communication; have strong interpersonal skills; experience in classroom, and small group settings; and the potential to develop a sustained record of scholarship.

Requirements

• PharmD and/or PhD degree.
• Completion of PGY-2 pharmacy residency, fellowship, or relevant area or equivalent experience.
• Eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality didactic courses and experiential instruction (if applicable) in EBP and related areas.
• Engage in collaborative scholarly research activities, including presentations and publications.
• Provide mentorship and advisement to pharmacy students.
• Participate in departmental, university, and community service activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance pharmacy education and practice.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of students.
• Develop and maintain a clinical practice site, if applicable. Clinical practice participation is variable and will be aligned with the candidate’s interests and professional goals.

Benefits

• The position is salaried, with generous benefits and a retirement program.
• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees