Professor of Practice

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Auburn University’s Harrison College of Pharmacy invites applications for a Professor of Practice to support the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Drug and Biopharmaceutical Sciences program. The 12-month, 1.0 FTE non-tenurable appointment places the individual on the Auburn campus to bridge academic learning with real-world pharmaceutical science practice.

The role emphasizes teaching, curriculum development, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and external partners to meet accreditation

Formación

• MS, PhD, Doctor of Pharmacy, or equivalent earned before start.
• Strong ability to teach and engage undergraduate students.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards and program assessment.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in the DBPS curriculum with undergrad students; deliver content and assess skills.
• Teach 1.0 FTE in the undergraduate program (DBPS).
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners to support goals and accreditation.
• Facilitate, oversee, and grade skills-based lab activities.
• Advise and mentor students in labs and didactic projects.
• Facilitate and grade assignments throughout the curriculum.
• Assist with course management.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Educación

MS/PhD/Doctor of Pharmacy

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Overview

The Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy ( HCOP ) invitesapplications for a Professor of Practice position to support ourundergraduate degree program, Bachelor of Science in Drug andBiopharmaceutical Sciences ( DBPS ). This is a unique opportunityto educate the next generation of scientists, and the associatedworkforce needed to support the growing needs in this field. Thisrole is designed for accomplished professionals with significantexperience in pharmaceutical research who are passionate aboutproviding students with a deeper understanding of drug developmentand pharmaceutical sciences. The Professor of Practice will bringreal-world expertise into the classroom, bridging academic learningwith professional application. This is a 12-month, 1.0 FTE,non-tenurable appointment in which the individual will work withHCOP faculty and staff to provide premier educational experiencesfor our students. The position is based on the Auburn campus.

The program is designed to provide an innovative, instructional andresearch-intensive academic environment with the capacity to meetthe challenges of preparing undergraduate-level students forentering newly emerging pharmaceutical sciences career tracks.Undergraduate students will experience an innovative instructionaland research-intensive academic environment, providing a deeperunderstanding of drug development and pharmaceuticalsciences.

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Participation in the DBPS curriculum with undergraduatestudents including small and large group instruction, activedelivery of educational content, and assessment of pharmaceuticalsciences-related skills and knowledge (grading assessments).
• This position will have 1.0 FTE allocated to teaching in theundergraduate program ( DBPS ).
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external partnersto support program goals, maintain accreditation standards, andfoster an engaging learning environment.
• Facilitate, oversee, and grade skills-based laboratoryactivities and exercises.
• Advise and mentor students in both laboratory anddidactice-related projects.
• Facilitate and grade assignments as needed throughout thecurriculum.
• Assist with the management of courses.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications include:

• Applicants must have earned an MS, PhD, Doctor of Pharmacy, orequivalent degree at the time employment begins.

Desired Qualifications

• Additional consideration will be given to candidates who haveresidency, fellowship, post-doctoral training, previous teaching orresearch experience in academic or industry settings, or otherrelevant credentials .

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate must have:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of the fundamental research method
• The ability to present complex concepts clearly andeffectively
• The ability to engage students through innovative teachingmethods and practical applications
• Demonstrated exceptional teamwork skills.

To assure full consideration, applications must include a currentcurriculum vita, transcripts, letter of interest specificallyaddressing qualifications and experience (cover letter); fullcontact information for three (3) professional references, astatement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of Researchand/or goals. Only complete applications will be considered.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meeteligibility requirements to work in the United States at the timethe appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legallyfor the proposed term of employment.

Review of applications will begin May 21, 2026.

Contract Type

Annual Appointment

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact : Our work changes lives throughresearch, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on ourstudents, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence : We are committed to leveragingour strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a topemployer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You : Auburn offers generous benefits,educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/lifebalance.
• Sweet Home Alabama : The Auburn/Opelika area offerssouthern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, andeasy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexicobeaches.
• A Place for Everyone : Auburn is committed to fosteringan environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed,valued, respected, and engaged.

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