Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS) within Health Sciences is recruiting outstanding candidates for non-tenure-track positions at the Assistant level in the Health Sciences Clinical or Clinical X series.

The department is home to 29 faculty with expertise across multiple specialties and research interests in pharmacy practice, translational science, health outcomes and economic sciences, bioinformatics, and scholarship of teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional, scholarly, and educational experience including teaching, clinical practice, and/or research.
• 2+ years of experience in an area of clinical pharmacy practice.
• 2+ years of experience teaching pharmacy students and/or residents in both didactic and experiential settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach Pharm.D. students and pharmacy residents in didactic and experiential settings.
• Maintain a funded clinical practice and engage in scholarly work.
• Contribute service to the department, school, university, and profession.

Education

PharmD or equivalent terminal degree

California pharmacist licensure

Job description

The Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS) within Health Sciences at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body.

SSPPS admits approximately 70 post-baccalaureate students per year, offers a joint curriculum with the UC San Diego School of Medicine, and attracts highly competitive applicants from across the nation. SSPPS is ranked #6 in the Nation for Best Pharmacy School by U.S. News & World Report, #1 in California and #9 Nationally by NAPLEX first-time pass rates, and #4 in the Nation for Research Funding by AACP. A large proportion of SSPPS graduates go on to postgraduate training or pursue joint degrees. SSPPS is based on UC San Diego's world-renowned La Jolla campus, with year-round access to recreational activities including beaches, hiking, and nearby mountain and desert destinations.

The Department of Pharmacy Practice and Sciences in the University of California, San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS) is recruiting outstanding candidates for non-tenure-track positions at the Assistant level in the Health Sciences Clinical or Clinical X series (see links below for description of each series). The department is home to 29 faculty (Faculty) with expertise across multiple specialties and research interests in pharmacy practice, translational science, health outcomes and economic sciences, bioinformatics, and scholarship of teaching and learning.

Responsibilities include teaching Pharm.D. students and pharmacy residents in didactic and experiential settings, maintaining a funded clinical practice, engaging in scholarly work, and contributing service to the department, school, university, and profession.

The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant Professor level will be based on the candidate’s background and experience.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
HS Clinical Professor (APM-278): http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-278.pdf
Clinical X Professor (APM-275): http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-275.pdf

If appointed to a title covered by the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: Health Sciences Compensation Plan (APM-671)
School: https://pharmacy.ucsd.edu/

Basic qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent terminal degree in pharmacy.
• Must have or be eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of California.
• 2+ years of professional, scholarly, and educational experience, including a record of accomplishments in teaching, clinical practice, and/or research.
• 2+ years of experience in an area of clinical expertise related to pharmacy practice.
• 2+ years of experience teaching pharmacy students and/or residents in both didactic and experiential settings.

Preferred qualifications

• Board certification in relevant areas of Pharmacy Practice.
• Completion of accredited pharmacy residency training or completion of an accredited postgraduate pharmacy residency, or related terminal degree(s) or advanced degree(s).
• Demonstrated clinical experience in a priority area, including psychiatry, pain and palliative care, oncology, neuroscience/neurology, pharmacogenomics, or perioperative/surgical services.
• Demonstrated evidence for creative activity, innovative practice, or scholarly contribution in teaching and/or research.
• Evidence of organizational and leadership skills as reflected in professional experience and application materials.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - A cover letter summarizing experience in clinical practice, teaching, and scholarly work
• Statement of Research - A statement of research describing experience/training, philosophy/approach, and future plans or goals.
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Approach
• Misc / Additional (Optional)