Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist

UIC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago seeks a Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist to join UI Health’s outpatient pulmonary telemedicine team in Chicago, IL. The role includes direct pharmaceutical care for asthma and COPD, and collaboration with physicians under a hospital protocol.

The candidate will have teaching responsibilities for pharmacy students and residents, participate in scholarly activities, and contribute to quality improvement projects.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree required.
• PGY1 residency experience required.
• PGY2 Ambulatory Care residency or 2–3 years of equivalent clinical experience preferred.
• Illinois pharmacist licensure or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to patients with pulmonary diseases (asthma, COPD).
• Participate in telemedicine clinic with IDOC facility.
• Develop and implement evidence-based care plans with clinicians; adjust drug therapy; order appropriate labs.

Skills

Pharmacist

Residency training

Licensure eligibility

Clinical communication

Education

PharmD

Job description

Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist

Chicago, IL, United States

1043037

Posted on: 10/12/2026 - Application Deadline: 11/9/2026

Hiring Department: Pharmacy Practice

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043037

Posting Close Date: 11/9/2026

Salary:The budgeted salary range forthepositionis $133,000-$171,000

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Summary/Description:

TheUIC Retzky College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, is seeking a full-time, motivated professional for the position of Clinical Faculty (OpenRank)/Clinical Pharmacist who will be assigned to UI Health’s outpatient Pulmonaryteam. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical careto patients with pulmonary diseases (e.g. asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)). The pharmacist will join a team of providers to delivercare to patients in an Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) facility via atelehealth model. The hospital is a 450-bed academic institution locatedapproximately 2 miles west of downtown Chicago. The hospital serves an urban,indigent patient population.

The Retzky College of Pharmacy, with campuses in Chicago and Rockford, is the#1 college of pharmacy in the state of Illinois and #6 in total research grantfunding, according to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).More information about the College and Department of Pharmacy Practice can befound at https://pharmacy.uic.edu and https://dpp.pharmacy.uic.edu.

Duties:

The clinical pharmacist will be assigned to the in-person IDOC pulmonary telemedicine clinic 4 days per week, with 1 office day per week. The hours will be Monday – Friday during the day. The clinical pharmacist will work under a hospital-approved protocol to participate directly in the assessment and management of patients with asthma and COPD. The pharmacist will recommend and implement an evidence-based care plan in collaboration with the treating credentialed practitioner; initiate, modify, or discontinue drug therapy for treatment of pulmonary diseases to achieve therapeutic goals; and order laboratory tests to assist in the management of asthma and COPD. The candidate will also be responsible for nurse, physician, and pharmacy staff development, coordinating and conducting quality initiative projects, and developing collaborative treatment and research protocols.

The academic responsibilities of the clinical faculty member (Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) include the provision of didactic lectures and precepting entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy students, PGY1 residents, and PGY2 residents. Scholarly activities, including presentations and publications, are an expectation as well.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PharmD and PGY1 residency experience required.
• PGY2 Ambulatory Care residency or 2-3 years of equivalent clinical experience is preferred
• Candidates must present evidence of, or eligibility for, Illinois licensure as a professional pharmacist at time of employment.
• Highly preferred: strong clinical knowledge base; analytical and problem-solving skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to consistently meet deadlines; demonstrate flexibility and ability to work independently and adapt to a changing work environment; excellent planning, time management and organizational skills.
• Academic rank commensurate with experience.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.