Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Psychopharmacology (1996)

Idaho State University

2d•$125,000 - $132,000•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho State University's Department of Clinical Psychopharmacology seeks a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor. The position supports the Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology program, the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum, and clinical services at the ISU Integrated Mental Health Clinic. The MSCP program prepares licensed psychologists to expand their psychopharmacology competencies and pursue prescriptive authority where permitted, and serves students nationally, including military psychologists. The successful candidate will teach graduate-level clinical psychopharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics, coordinate the central nervous system component of the PharmD curriculum, and participate in clinical education, supervision, and patient care. The role involves collaboration with psychologists, pharmacists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. It is based at ISU's Meridian campus, with occasional travel to Pocatello for instructional activities, meetings, and other university responsibilities. The position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship; candidates with valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Requirements

Earned doctoral degree in pharmacy (PharmD), psychology (PhD or PsyD), medicine (MD or DO), or a closely related clinical discipline, with substantial education and training in pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics.
Demonstrated expertise in clinical psychopharmacology, pharmacotherapeutics, or medication management for psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
Eligibility for professional licensure in Idaho, as applicable to the candidate's clinical discipline and assigned responsibilities.
Experience in clinical practice, professional education, or advanced clinical training involving psychopharmacology.
Demonstrated ability to teach and communicate complex pharmacological and clinical concepts effectively.
Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary academic and clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

PharmD with advanced training or substantial clinical experience in psychiatric pharmacotherapy; PhD or PsyD with specialized clinical psychopharmacology training and credentials (MSCP), Board-Certified in Psychopharmacological Psychology, or ABMP Certified in Medical Psychology; or MD or DO with completed psychiatry residency training.
Board certification in psychiatric pharmacy (BCPP), prescribing psychologist credentials, or comparable advanced clinical qualifications.
Current Idaho licensure as a Prescribing Psychologist, or eligibility for Idaho Prescribing Psychologist licensure.
Two years of independent prescribing experience.
Experience teaching clinical psychopharmacology, pharmacotherapeutics, or related subjects at the graduate or professional doctoral level.
Experience coordinating courses or instructional modules in an MSCP, PharmD, or other health professions curriculum.
Experience providing psychiatric medication management or integrated behavioral healthcare.
Experience supervising graduate students, residents, fellows, or other healthcare trainees.
Familiarity with education and clinical training requirements for prescribing psychologists.
Experience developing and delivering hybrid, synchronous online, or other technology-supported graduate education.
Experience with curriculum development, educational assessment, and program evaluation.
Demonstrated commitment to interprofessional collaboration and healthcare professional education.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary instructor for the three-course Integrated Pharmacotherapeutics sequence (RXPP 6604, 6605, and 6606), totaling nine graduate credits annually.
Develop and deliver graduate instruction emphasizing evidence-based pharmacotherapy, medication management, clinical decision-making, and integration with psychological treatment.
Maintain course content, instructional materials, clinical cases, and assessments in accordance with developments in psychopharmacology and professional standards.
Participate in curriculum development, student assessment, and program improvement consistent with APA designation criteria.
Coordinate the CNS pharmacotherapy module in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum, including instructional planning, faculty coordination, and assessment.
Deliver lectures and support interprofessional education involving pharmacy, psychology, and other healthcare disciplines.
Provide clinical services at the ISU Integrated Mental Health Clinic in Meridian, with an anticipated commitment of two days per week.
Conduct patient assessments, treatment planning, medication management, and other clinical activities consistent with licensure, scope of practice, and institutional privileges.
Provide clinical supervision and consultation to MSCP students and trainees, as permitted by professional credentials.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide integrated, evidence-based mental healthcare and expand clinical training opportunities.
Participate in departmental and college meetings, committees, and service activities.
Support student mentoring, advising, program evaluation, APA designation activities, and continuous quality improvement.
Contribute to MSCP program development, clinical partnerships, and scholarly and professional activities appropriate to a clinical faculty appointment.
Travel occasionally to the ISU Pocatello campus for teaching, meetings, and university activities.