Open Rank, Non-tenure track, Faculty position, (Pharmaceutics / Pharmacokinetics Focus)

Clinical Sciences California Health Sciences University (chsu); North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy at High Point University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month promotion path (non-tenure track) faculty position.

The individual in this position will be primarily responsible for teaching PharmD students but will also be expected to contribute to new knowledge through scholarship and provide service to the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy, the University, and the greater High Point community.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D., M.D., or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, or related field required.
• Postdoctoral experience strongly preferred in areas relevant to pharmacy.
• Prior teaching experience in medical or pharmacy education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and teach content within the integrated curriculum as appointed.
• Develop and offer elective courses aligned with expertise areas as needed.
• Utilize assessment tools to ensure effective evaluation of student learning.
• Provide mentorship and advisement to PharmD students.
• Advance scholarship in the field and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Teaching design

Scholarly publishing

Education

Pharm.D./M.D./Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacokinetics or related

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy at High Point University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month promotion path (non-tenure track) faculty position. The individual in this position will be primarily responsible for teaching PharmD students but will also be expected to contribute to new knowledge through scholarship and provide service to the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy, the University, and the greater High Point community. The estimated distribution of effort for this individual at program maturity (i.e., when a full faculty cohort is hired) will be 60-80% teaching, 10-30% service, and 10-15% scholarship. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Pharm.D., M.D., or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, or related Pharmaceutical Sciences field is required

Experience and Training:

• Postdoctoral experience and strong academic credentials in areas of relevance to pharmacy, such as Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics is strongly preferred.
• Medical or pharmacy academic teaching experience is strongly preferred, and priority will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience in one of these settings.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Strong verbal and writtencommunication skills are required
• Ability to multi-task and workcooperatively with others is required
• Develop and publish scholarly work
• Design and implement teaching activities that stimulate critical thinking

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, coordinate, and teach content within the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy integrated curriculum as appointed by the Department Chair.
• Develop and offer an elective course that corresponds with expertise area(s) as needed.
• Utilize ExamSoft or other assessment tools and technologies to ensure effective and accurate evaluation of student learning.
• Provide mentorship and advisement for students in the School of Pharmacy as appointed by the Dean’s Office and Department Chair.
• Communicate teaching and scholarship activities through frequent and effective communication with the Department Chair.
• Contribute to new knowledge through scholarship in the individual’s field of study or Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL).
• Integrate and enhance collaborations among the clinical sciences and basic sciences in areas of scholarship, education, and service.
• Advance the service missions of the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy and High Point University to meet community needs. Act as a representative and advocate for the department, the school of pharmacy and the University.
• Actively participate in committees within the Department, School of Pharmacy, and University and participate in professional and governmental organizations as appointed by the Dean and/or Department Chair.
• Abide by University and School of Pharmacy policies.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean and/or Chair of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Excellence in teaching, scholarship and service

For more information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Samson Amos, Chair, Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, at [e-mail]