Part-Time Lecturer Pool, School of Pharmacy, 2026-2027

Chapman University; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University invites applications for its Part‑Time Lecturer Pool for potential teaching opportunities across Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy, and Pharmacy Practice. Positions are temporary, often starting just before terms; Fall, Spring, and Summer contracts vary in dates.

The Chapman School of Pharmacy, in Irvine, emphasizes diverse, high-quality instruction and responsive student learning.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in area of expertise from an accredited institution.
• Master’s degree in area of expertise from an accredited institution; appropriate professional equivalency may apply.
• University teaching experience or related field experience.
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Strong commitment to student learning and teaching quality.
• Ability to teach diverse student populations.
• Ability to teach in-person on campus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and seminars in assigned pharmacy courses.
• Engage and assess students in a variety of teaching formats.
• Collaborate with program faculty to support course objectives and outcomes.

Education

Terminal degree in area of expertise

Master’s degree in area of expertise

Job description

Description

Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) seeks applications for its Part‑Time Lecturer Pool for potential teaching opportunities in the following areas/disciplines:

• Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (BPS)
• Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy (PEP/RegulatoryAffairs)
• Pharmacy Practice (PHP)

Appointments from the part‑time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available at times on very short notice. Fall contracts begin in mid‑August and end late‑December; Spring contracts begin in late‑December and end late‑April. Summer contracts begin in late‑April and end mid‑August.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, 4 territories, and 76 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including School of Pharmacy, offer 50 bachelors, 29 masters, and 8 doctoral programs, along with nearly 75 minors and 19 accelerated and bridge programs. Classes are taught by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners. Dedicated to forward‑looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty.

More information about Chapman University is available at www.chapman.edu .

Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) is the first ACPE‑accredited School of Pharmacy in Orange County, California. The school offers PharmD, MS/PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and MS in Regulatory Affairs programs that address the challenges of tomorrow in the field of pharmacy and drug discovery and development. Located on the Chapman University Rinker Health Science Campus in the beautiful Orange County, California, the School is rapidly growing in all areas of research, innovative teaching, and practice, with excellent state‑of‑the‑art facilities. More information about CUSP is available at http://www.chapman.edu/pharmacy/.

Qualifications

Required

• Terminal degree in area of expertise from an accredited institution (BPS and PHP applicants)
• Master’s degree in area of expertise from an accredited institution, or appropriate professional equivalency (RegulatoryAffairs program applicants)
• University teaching experience or related field experience
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Strong commitment to student learning, quality teaching and academic excellence.
• Ability to motivate and teach students of diverse learning styles and backgrounds.
• Appreciation and respect for student role, contribution, and responsibility in the learning process.
• Ability to teach in‑person on campus

Preferred

• Teaching experience in a school/college of pharmacy
• Experience in curriculum development and assessment
• Experience teaching or training graduate or professional‑level learners

The hourly pay for course and course related work for this position is $52.80. This position is contingent on final budget approval. Successful completion of a background check is required for all selected candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.