Regional Program Coord./Clinical Asst or Assoc Professor - Wichita

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas invites applications for a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice in Wichita, KS. The role combines teaching, service and scholarship with leadership in experiential education for Region 2 (Wichita, Salina, Western Kansas).

The position includes travel to preceptors, in-person days on KU Wichita Campus, and hybrid scheduling aligned with program needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching.
• Experience in Experiential Education or equivalent.
• Two years of management or leadership experience providing supervision and direction to others.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Record of scholarly activities commensurate with an academic appointment.
• Licensed as a registered pharmacist in Kansas or ability to obtain licensure within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate rotations: schedule development and ongoing management.
• Maintain and support experiential rotations sites; onboarding and site visits.
• Oversee experiential education policies, procedures and syllabi.
• Coordinate assessment and quality-improvement initiatives for sites.
• Managepreceptor development programs and educational initiatives.
• Teach didactic and laboratory courses in Pharmacy Practice; support interprofessional education.

Skills

Teaching experience

Experiential Education

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Mentorship/precepting

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD)

ACPE accreditation

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 2 (Wichita, Salina,and Western Kansas). This role is responsible for the comprehensivecoordination and support of experiential education sites andpreceptors within the region. This work is essential to ensuringhigh-quality experiential learning experiences through effectivesite management, preceptor engagement, and continuous qualityimprovement. 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 travel to visit preceptors in Wichita, Salina, andWestern Kansas. This position will have set in-person days on theUniversity of Kansas Wichita campus and/or hybrid flexibilityaligned with experiential education program 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 representativefor the bargaining unit, and it is the candidate’s right to be amember or not be a member of a union without fear of personal orprofessional 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 2 (Wichita, Salina,Western KS)

• 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 Wichita 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, or interview. For those applying at the Assistant Clinical Professor level:

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 level apply 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]

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete online application includes the following materials: (1)cover letter; (2) Curriculum vitae; (3) teaching philosophystatement; and (4) the names, email and contact information forthree professional references.

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

00209535

Primary Campus

Univ of KS - Wichita 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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