Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
About The Position
The Department of Pharmacy Practice at Mercer University College of Pharmacy invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor of Community Pharmacy Practice. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum while advancing contemporary community pharmacy practice and pharmacist-delivered patient care services. Position Overview The successful candidate will: Teach in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum with a strong emphasis on community pharmacy practice, self-care, and patient-centered care Play a key role in the College’s Integrated Patient Care (IPC) course series, including clinical skills and simulation-based education Maintain a community pharmacy practice site in the Atlanta area Develop and implement clinical pharmacy services within the community setting Precept student pharmacists in experiential learning experiences focused on clinical service development and patient care innovation The workload distribution is 45% teaching, 35% service (including clinical practice), and 20% scholarship
Requirements
- Qualified candidates must possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution and be eligible for pharmacist licensure in Georgia.
- Completion of a PGY-1 residency or equivalent community practice experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred qualifications include board certification (e.g., BCACP or BCPS), experience providing clinical services in community pharmacy settings, and prior teaching or precepting experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum with a strong emphasis on community pharmacy practice, self-care, and patient-centered care
- Play a key role in the College’s Integrated Patient Care (IPC) course series, including clinical skills and simulation-based education
- Maintain a community pharmacy practice site in the Atlanta area
- Develop and implement clinical pharmacy services within the community setting
- Precept student pharmacists in experiential learning experiences focused on clinical service development and patient care innovation
Benefits
- Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions
- tuition waivers
- paid vacation and sick leave
- technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
