Open Rank - Assistant – Associate Professor
About The Position
The University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy. This teaching-focused role will dedicate approximately 70-80% effort to academic responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service. The faculty member will contribute to the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum through course instruction, redesign, and leadership. The faculty member will also serve as a course director or series lead, and mentor Academic Fellows, Teaching Assistants, and Residents in the Colorado Pharmacy Residency Teaching Certificate Program. The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities that support teaching and course development to contribute to the continuous improvement of pharmacy education. Service responsibilities will include serving on major committees and task forces that focus on curriculum and educational initiatives. Initially, the position will emphasize teaching, service, and professional development within SSPPS. A clinical practice component of up to 20% effort may be added in the future based on the faculty member’s area of expertise and clinical contracts.
Requirements
- Assistant Professor: PharmD Degree.
- Have or be eligible for pharmacist licensure in Colorado.
- Associate Professor: PharmD Degree.
- Have or be eligible for pharmacist licensure in Colorado.
- Record of scholarship, teaching, and service sufficient to be appointed as an Associate Professor in the Skaggs of School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Nice To Haves
- Previous academic experience.
- Previous experience in course development and course and series directing.
- Previous clinical experience.
- Knowledge of Contemporary Pharmacy Practice (including general aspects of pharmacy practice as well as those specifically related to the candidate’s area of expertise
- Teaching Ability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Analytical and Reasoning Ability
- Problem Solving/Decision Making Ability
- Planning and Organization Ability
- Project Management Ability
Responsibilities
- Teach in the Doctor of Pharmacy program, including lectures, active learning, and student mentoring/advising.
- Lead or co-lead a group of faculty members in the development of a course series focused on practice readiness and serve as a course director or co-director for required courses.
- Mentor Academic Fellows and Pharmacy Residents in didactic education and teaching programs.
- Engage in scholarly work on educational research or teaching and learning, including publications, presentations, and grant efforts.
- Contribute to professional service through committee work, professional organizations, and participation in conferences and seminars.
- Provide clinical care services and provide quality teaching within clinical practice once an appropriate clinical practice site is determined.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
