Pharmacy - Full Time Faculty - Internal Medicine

South University•Savannah, GA

About The Position

South University provides a warm, supportive learning environment that will encourage you to join a community of faculty, staff and students eager to play a role in helping you achieve your professional goals, on campus and online. The South University 125-year story—past, present, and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Whether you have been part of the University family for many years, have recently come our way, or are thinking about joining us, you will find South University to be a place you can call home. What's next for you is the first priority for us! Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow. South University, the right direction for a brighter future. SUMMARY: South University School of Pharmacy is seeking applications for a faculty position in the Department of Pharmacy Practice. We are seeing an outstanding candidate to join a faculty team committed to academic excellence, scholarship, service, and student success. We are considering applicants at the assistant or associate professor level in the area of pharmacy practice within Internal Medicine (any specialty area). The Pharmacy Practice faculty member reports to the Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice. They contribute to an innovative curriculum, establish a clinical pharmacy practice for experiential education and patient care, engage in scholarly activities, and serve on school, university, and professional committees.

Requirements

Pharm.D. degree from an ACPE Accredited School of Pharmacy/Institution
Unrestricted license to practice Pharmacy in the State of Georgia, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations
Outstanding conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills
Computer-based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills)
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret accreditation criteria, state agency regulations, and academic journals.
Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students, regulatory agencies, or members of the academic or Pharmacy Community.

Nice To Haves

Postgraduate residency and/or fellowship training in a specified therapeutic area or equivalent experience preferred.
Prior teaching and research experience in the relevant field preferred
Experience with computerized administrative systems. Must be proficient with the use of standard office applications on personal computers

Responsibilities

Clinical Teaching: Under the direction of the Department Chair, develop a clinical practice site at an affiliated institution or community pharmacy for the experiential education of SOP students.
Didactic Teaching: Contribute to the didactic teaching load of the Department, including the development or maintenance of course materials. The amount of teaching will be assigned annually by the Department Chair with consideration given to the faculty member’s clinical duties.
Service: Active service on committees of the School or University, and service as a faculty student advisor, as assigned. Scholarship: Scholarly contributions to the discipline and profession. Scholarship goals are determined in consultation with the Department Chair, taking into account both clinical and didactic teaching loads. Actively participate in events and activities of the School and University.