Assistant Professor, Division of Pharmacy Practice & Administrative Sciences

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Robust retirement plans

Generous paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy Division of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences seeks an assistant professor with expertise in pharmacogenomics, precision medicine, and related fields.

The role offers collaboration with UC Health, Children’s Hospital, and other partners to advance interdisciplinary research and education in personalized healthcare. Ideal candidates will develop scholarly programs, teach PharmD and graduate courses, and pursue extramural

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from ACPE-accredited institution or international equivalent.
• Advanced research training in pharmacogenomics, precision medicine, genomic medicine, clinical pharmacology, or related field.
• Record of scholarly productivity and potential for extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction and mentorship for PharmD students.
• Lead course direction in PharmD and graduate programs.
• Contribute to pharmacogenomics education, research, and clinical initiatives.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Collaboration across teams

Clinical pharmacology

Education

PharmD degree

Advanced research training in pharmacogenomics

Job description

Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is an mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy Division of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences is seeking an assistant professor with expertise in pharmacogenomics, precision medicine, genomic medicine, or related fields.

The University of Cincinnati provides a highly collaborative environment for advancing research, education, and clinical implementation in pharmacogenomics and precision medicine. Faculty have opportunities to collaborate across the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy and the broader Cincinnati academic and healthcare community, including the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, UC Health, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and St. Elizabeth Healthcare. These partnerships provide opportunities for interdisciplinary research spanning pharmacogenomics, genomics, clinical and translational research, implementation science, and personalized healthcare.

The College offers established educational programs, including the PharmD program, online master’s and certificate programs in Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Healthcare, and PhD programs. These programs provide a strong educational platform for innovative teaching, graduate student mentorship, and development of educational and scholarly initiatives in precision medicine.

We welcome applications from clinical pharmacists and qualified faculty candidates with the potential to develop and/or expand a productive scholarly program in pharmacogenomics, precision medicine, genomic medicine, outcomes research, implementation science, or related clinical and translational sciences.

Candidates applying pharmacogenomics or precision medicine across a broad range of therapeutic areas and healthcare settings are encouraged to apply. Areas of interest may include but are not limited to oncology, psychiatry and behavioral health, cardiovascular medicine, pediatrics, and ambulatory care.

The ideal candidate will be expected to collaborate with the division of pharmaceutical sciences faculty and other units across the University who are currently pursuing extramurally funded cutting-edge pre-clinical/translational/early phase clinical pharmacology studies in oncology, neuropharmacology and drug delivery systems.

A structured mentoring programming will be available for the candidate to foster scholarship of teaching and research. These include university-wide workshops on pedagogy and grant writing.

Essential Functions

• Provide high-quality instruction, mentorship, and assessment for PharmD students across the didactic and experiential curriculum.
• Provide high-quality instruction, mentorship, and assessment for graduate students in the pharmacogenomics online master’s and certificate programs.
• Serve as a course director in the PharmD and graduate programs and contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of the curricula.
• Contribute to the continued development and growth of pharmacogenomics and precision medicine education, research, and/or clinical initiatives within the College.
• Seek internal funding and/or extramural funding support to establish and maintain an active program of scholarship related to their area of expertise.
• Disseminate research findings in peer-reviewed journals and national and international scientific and professional meetings.
• Serve on committees and actively contribute to the development of the Division, College, University, and profession of pharmacy.
• Engage in ongoing faculty and professional development activities.
• Work collegially with faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Other duties as assigned by the division chair.
• For candidates also seeking a pharmacy practice site: establish and maintain an active clinical practice site to provide clinical pharmacogenomics services to patients.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited institution or international equivalent.
• Advanced research training in pharmacogenomics, precision medicine, genomic medicine, clinical pharmacology, implementation science, or a closely related field.
• A record of scholarly productivity.
• Strong potential for extramural funding.
• For candidates also seeking a pharmacy practice site: Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency, fellowship, or equivalent advanced clinical training.
• For candidates seeking a pharmacy practice site: Licensed to practice pharmacy in Ohio or Kentucky (or will become licensed before the position start date).

Additional Qualifications Considered

• PhD in pharmacogenomics or any related area.
• PGY2 residency training or equivalent advanced clinical experience in pharmacogenomics.
• Post-doctoral fellowship training in pharmacogenomics, personalized medicine, clinical translational science, or other related area.
• Experience precepting, mentoring, or teaching student pharmacists, pharmacy residents, or other graduate/professional healthcare learners.
• Experience teaching or mentoring students in online or graduate education.
• Experience implementing pharmacogenomics within health-systems.
• Experience with clinical research, implementation science, electronic health records, biomedical informatics and outcomes research.
• Experience collaborating across healthcare, academic, operational, or interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience contributing to or pursuing internal or externally funded research.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation And Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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