Regional Program Coord/Clinical Asst or Assoc Professor - Lawrence/KC

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor to deliver high-quality learning experiences for PharmD students. The role includes teaching, service, and scholarly activities and collaboration with experiential education leadership, preceptors, and sites in the KU system.

The position also serves as Regional Program Coordinator for Region 1 (Manhattan, Topeka, Lawrence, KC Metro) with travel to preceptors and sites;

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Pharmacy (PharmD) or PhD in health/healthcare field.
• Record of effectiveness in teaching.
• Experience in Experiential Education or equivalent.
• Two years of management or leadership experience.
• Strategic vision for experiential education or learning.
• Experience with databases.
• Demonstrated mentorship/precepting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must be licensed as a registered pharmacist in the State of Kansas or obtain licensure within 90 days of start date.
• Track record of effectiveness in clinical pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and manage student rotation schedules.
• Maintain onboarding and support of experiential rotation sites.
• Oversee experiential education policies, procedures, and rotation syllabi.
• Coordinate assessment and quality improvement for preceptors/sites.
• Utilize experiential education management systems and websites.
• Recruit and retain preceptors; conduct site visits.
• Design and implement preceptor development programs.
• Maintain understanding of contemporary pharmacy practice to mentor students.

Skills

Teaching

Mentorship

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

PharmD or PhD in health/healthcare field

Licensed pharmacist in Kansas

Tools

Databases

Job description

Position Overview

The School of Pharmacy seeks a full-time, non‑tenure‑track facultymember at the rank of Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor todeliver high-quality learning experiences and education forstudents in the PharmD program. The successful candidate willengage in teaching, service, and scholarly activities, and willwork collaboratively with the Director of Experiential Education,Department of Pharmacy Practice, and colleagues in the School ofPharmacy. Additionally, the faculty member will provide mentorshipto students and contribute to the visibility, impact, andreputation of the University and its programs through scholarlyengagement.

In addition to faculty responsibilities, this position will serveas the Regional Program Coordinator for Region 1 (Manhattan,Topeka, Lawrence, KC Metro). This role is responsible for thecomprehensive coordination and support of experiential educationsites and preceptors within the region. This work is essential toensuring high-quality experiential learning experiences througheffective site management, preceptor engagement, and continuousquality improvement. The role requires close collaboration withexperiential education leadership, preceptors, and practice sitesto support student learning and program outcomes.

The selected candidate will also have responsibilities teachinglaboratory and didactic courses within the Department of PharmacyPractice. Subject matter expertise may include, but is not limitedto, ambulatory care, community pharmacy, internal medicine,oncology, critical care, pediatrics, cardiology, or related areas.Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. This is afull-time, 12-month, faculty position with required travel. Theposition will primarily travel to visit preceptors in theManhattan, Topeka, Lawrence, and KC Metro areas. This position willhave set in-person days on the University of Kansas Lawrence campusand/or hybrid flexibility aligned with experiential educationprogram needs.

The Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between The University ofKansas and United Academics. UAKU is the exclusive representative for the bargaining unit, and it is the candidate’s right to be a member or not be a member of a union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.

Culture and Community

KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences,perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, andcolleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we investin continuous learning and growth by creating a climate wherepeople engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support eachother’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person isseen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging,we believe they are better able to reach their full potential andachieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must beeligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of theappointment.

Job Description

Preceptor Support Coordinator – Region 1 (Manhattan, Topeka,Lawrence, KC Metro) 60%

• Development, coordination, and ongoing management of studentrotation schedules
• Maintenance, onboarding, and support of experiential rotationsites
• Oversight and management of experiential education policies,procedures, and rotation syllabi
• Coordination of assessment and quality improvement initiativesfor preceptors and experiential sites
• Utilization and optimization of experiential educationmanagement systems and departmental websites
• Preceptor recruitment and retention activities, including sitedevelopment and in‑person site visits
• Design and implementation of preceptor development programs andeducational initiatives
• Ongoing preceptor and site relationship management, includingissue resolution and problem-solving
• Maintains an ongoing understanding of contemporary pharmacypractice, healthcare delivery, and clinical standards toeffectively mentor student pharmacists and support high-qualityexperiential education.

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in PharmacyPractice

25% Teaching

• Responsible for instruction, assessment, remediation, andcourse coordination for didactic and active-learning laboratorycourses in the Pharmacy School curriculum for the PharmDprogram.
• Delivery of didactic, laboratory and/or elective instruction inthe PharmD program as assigned by the Chair of PharmacyPractice
• Participate in and provide support to interprofessionaleducation activities, as assigned
• Participate in and provide support to objective structuredlearning examination/objective structured clinical examinationactivities
• Earn Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) InstructorCertification in order to provide Basic Life Support training topharmacy students on the KU Lawrence Campus.

10% Service

• Serve on department, school, and/or university committees, asassigned
• Participate in regional, state, and/or national professionalorganizations through committee service and volunteeractivities
• Support student engagement in outreach activities such ashealth fairs and service initiatives
• Contribute to faculty recruitment efforts through participationon search committees, as assigned
• Build and sustain productive relationships with professionalorganizations and partners within the healthcare and pharmacysectors
• Support student development through academic advising,professional mentorship, and active involvement with studentorganizations and professional societies.

5% Research/Scholarship

• Participate in research and scholarship resulting in conferencepresentations and abstracts, peer-reviewed published manuscripts,peer-reviewed instructional materials, textbook chapters, orinvited lectures or presentations.
• Research may include any type of practice- or educational-basedresearch, with funding as needed to support the research.
• Research support may be obtained via direct grant orcontract.

Required Qualifications

As demonstrated by application materials, work history, orinterview.

For those applying at the Assistant Clinical Professorlevel:

1. A terminal degree in Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPEaccredited school. For pre-2000 graduates, a BS degree isconsidered terminal.) OR a Doctor of Philosophy in a health orhealthcare related field.
2. Record of effectiveness in teaching
3. Experience in Experiential Education or equivalent
4. Two years of management or leadership experience providingsupervising and direction to others.
5. Strategic vision for experiential education or learning.
6. Experience with databases
7. Demonstrated excellence in mentorship or precepting evidencedby evaluations or other written communications
8. Excellent organizational and communication skills
9. Record of scholarly activities commensurate with an academicappointment
10. Evidence of professional leadership, teaching excellence andteam management skills
11. Must be licensed as a registered pharmacist in the State ofKansas or must obtain licensure through the Kansas State Board ofPharmacy within 90 days of start date.
12. Track record of effectiveness in clinical pharmacypractice

For those applying at the rank of Associate Clinical Professor,all above listed requirements for the Assistant Clinical levelapply as well as the following:

1. A strong documented record of teaching, leadership,scholarship, and service accomplishments.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Minimum of two years of non-residency work experience in directpatient care
2. Minimum of two years of teaching experience at thecollege/university level

Contact Information to Applicants

Jim Backes, [e-mail]

Review of applications will begin November 12th and continuesuntil a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

Application Review Begins

12-Nov-2026

Anticipated Start Date

01-Jan-2027

Position Number

00209005

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE

1.0

Reg/Temp

Regular

Advertised Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

Employee Class

A-Unclassified Academic Staff

Work Location Assignment

Hybrid

Disclaimer

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