Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor | Dept of Pharmacotherapy & MultiCare Deaconess Hospital

Washington State University, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University in Spokane invites applications for a 12-month, full-time Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor at the MultiCare Deaconess Hospital site. The appointment splits ~50/50 between campus and practice site duties in Spokane, WA.

Responsibilities include diabetes-focused patient care, clinical scholarship, student supervision, and didactic instruction, with a start date of January 1, 2027 and a competitive salary by rank.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess an earned Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• PGY1 residency or equivalent training/experience required.
• Washington pharmacist licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Diabetes-focused patient care in an innovative transitions-of-care practice.
• Development of a program of clinical scholarship and dissemination of work.
• Supervision of pharmacy students during clinical rotation.
• Didactic instruction.

Skills

Communication skills

Bloodborne pathogen training

BLS certified

Immunization certificate

Driver's license

Education

PharmD degree

PGY1 residency

Pharmacist licensure (WA)

Job description

The Opportunity:

Washington State University and the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences invite applications for a 12-month, full-time, annual, non-tenure Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor position located at Washington State University in Spokane, Washington. The clinical site for this position is the MultiCare Deaconess Hospital in Spokane.

This appointment is a one-year renewable term beginning January 1, 2027. Individuals with a strong commitment to an academic career and an interest in working at an innovative practice site are encouraged to apply. Time and effort for this position will be split approximately 50/50 between on-campus activities at WSU Spokane and practice site activities at MultiCare Deaconess Hospital.

Responsibilities include:

• Diabetes-focused patient care in an innovative transitions-of-care practice
• Development of a program of clinical scholarship and disseminate work through appropriate professional venues
• Supervision of pharmacy students during clinical rotation
• Didactic instruction

Additional Information:

The screening of applicants begins Monday, November 2, 2026.

This is a full time (100%), 12-month annual appointment. This position is overtime exempt.

12-month Annual Salary

Clinical Assistant Professor: $120,000-128,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Clinical Associate Professor: $128,000-138,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.

Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications for the Clinical Assistant Professor:

Candidates must possess an earned Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and have completed a post-graduate year one (PGY1) residency or equivalent training/experience. Washington pharmacist licensure or eligibility to obtain Washington licensure within 45 days of hire date.

Required Qualifications for the Clinical Associate Professor:

Candidates must possess an earned Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and at least five years of relevant academic clinical experience. Washington pharmacist licensure or eligibility to obtain Washington licensure within 45 days of hire date.

Position Specific Qualifications for either rank (prior completion or within 30 days of hire):

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Blood borne pathogen training
• BLS for Healthcare Providers
• APhA or WSPA immunization certificate
• Completion of mandatory WSU training as outlined by the university and the department
• CITI training recommended (WSU IRB)
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience precepting and evaluating student pharmacy candidates in clinical settings
• Experience teaching pharmacy courses with student-centered pedagogy practices, in both didactic and discussion-based formats

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Area/College:

College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Department:

Pharmacotherapy

Location:

Spokane, WA

Site:

The clinical practice associated with this position would have a focus on transitions of care. This work would include the development, institution, and assessment of interventions whose goals are to improve the quality of care and lower rates of hospital readmission within the MultiCare system in Spokane.

Founded in 1896, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital has a legacy of providing outstanding care to the Inland Northwest. This 388-bed facility offers high-quality inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic imaging, medical, surgical and emergency services. As an acute care hospital, we have a Level III Trauma Center, a Certified Chest Pain Center, a Certified Total Joint Restoration Center, an accredited Primary Stroke Center and is the only hospital in the area to be nationally accredited in bariatric surgery. Deaconess also features a Maternal Fetal Medicine program and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Full time

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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