Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/ Clinical Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacy

University-of-Illinoi; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and/or/­

Job summary

University of Illinois System in Chicago invites applications for Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist in Hospital Pharmacy. The role is day rotating in a 24/7 hospital pharmacy, within UI Health.

The successful candidate will provide clinical oversight, teach in the College of Pharmacy's Doctor of Pharmacy program, and precept residents. Requires PharmD and Illinois licensure eligibility; ASHP residency preferred.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an ACPE accredited Doctor of Pharmacy Program.
• Must present evidence of, or eligibility for, Illinois licensure as a professional pharmacist by start date.
• Clinical experience and practice involving contemporary hospital pharmacy services.
• Qualify for a non-tenured clinical faculty position; academic rank commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify physicians’ medication orders and reconcile medications in surgical cases.
• Direct the activities of pharmacy technicians and serve as a resource for medical staff on medication questions.

Skills

Clinical experience hospital pharmacy

Illinois pharmacist licensure

Education

PharmD degree (ACPE accredited)

Job description

Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/ Clinical Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacy

Chicago, IL, United States

Hiring Department: Pharmacy Practice

Location: Chicago

Posting Close Date: Friday, November 27, 2026

Salary: The budgeted salary rate for this position is $134,000 - $165,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy

The UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy,Department of Pharmacy Practice is seeking a full time, motivated professionalfor the position of Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist who willbe assigned to UI Health’s Hospital Pharmacy Services. This position is a day rotating position in a24/7 Hospital Pharmacy.

TheRetzky College of Pharmacy, with campuses in Chicago and Rockford, is the #1college 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.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits .

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• LifeInsurance
• a Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Duties:

• TheClinical Instructor/ Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the accurate andefficient review and verification of physicians’ medication orders, reconciliationof medications utilized in surgical cases, and works with health care providersand patients to resolve any medication issues. Responsibilities of thisposition also include ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met,directing the activities performed by pharmacy technicians, serving as aresource for the medical and nursing staffs for medication-related questions.
• Clinical Instructor academicresponsibilities include the provision of didactic teachingand clinical experiential teaching/training in the College of Pharmacy’s Doctorof Pharmacy Program and precepting of PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PharmD degree from an ACPE accredited Doctor of Pharmacy Program.
• Must present evidence of, or eligibility for, Illinois licensure as a professional pharmacist by start date.
• Clinical experience and practice involving contemporary hospital pharmacy services.
• Must possess knowledge and skills such that they qualify for a non-tenured clinical faculty position within the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the UIC College of Pharmacy. Academic rank commensurate with experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 residency.
• Inpatient pharmacy experience, excellent interpersonal skills, energetic ‘can do’ attitude and proven record of positive interactions with other pharmacists, technicians, nurses and physicians.
• Experience in the safe handling and preparation of IV admixtures and chemotherapy; compounding knowledge and skills are aplus.

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.

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, covid 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.