Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor | Dept of Pharmacotherapy

Washington State University, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid sick and vacation leave

Retirement and disability insurance

Job summary

Washington State University in Spokane, WA invites applications for a Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor - Career Track in the Department of Pharmacotherapy, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The 12-month, 100% appointment starts Jan 1, 2027, with a workload split of teaching 80%, scholarship 10%, and service 10%.

The position offers an annual salary in two ranges based on rank. Teaching Assistant Professor: $115,000-125,000; Teaching Associate Professor: $125,000-135,000.

Qualifications

• Earned Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• Residency or Fellowship training, or equivalent experience in teaching, general pharmacy practice, acute care, internal medicine, ambulatory care, or family medicine.
• Five years of experience teaching pharmacy courses with student-centered pedagogy practices, in both didactic and discussion-based formats.
• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively in a departmental setting.
• Washington pharmacist licensure or eligibility to obtain Washington licensure within 45 days of hire date.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards

Responsibilities

• Teach pharmacy courses with student-centered pedagogy and participate in curriculum development.
• Contribute to didactic and discussion-based teaching activities across courses.
• Mentor students from varied backgrounds and support their professional development.
• Collaborate with department and college stakeholders on teaching initiatives and service.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Collaboration

Washington licensure eligibility

Driver’s license

Education

PharmD degree

Five years of academic experience

Five years teaching pharmacy courses

Residency or Fellowship training

Job description

The Opportunity:

Washington State University and the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacotherapy invite applications for a Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor - Career Track faculty position on the Health Sciences campus in Spokane, WA. Expected start date for this position is January 1, 2027.

The workload expectations of the position are teaching (80%), scholarship (10%), and service (10%). The ideal candidate will have a commitment to: teaching excellence; mentoring students from varied backgrounds; curriculum development and continuous improvement; contributing to the service missions of the college and campus; and developing and implementing didactic activities that foster excellence in our PharmD candidates, their pharmacy knowledge, verbal/written communication, and the clinical application of their skills in various courses.

Additional Information:
The screening of applicants begins Monday, November 2, 2026.

This position is a full-time (100%), 12-month annual appointment, with the possibility of renewal. This position is overtime exempt.

12-month Annual Salary

Teaching Assistant Professor: $115,000-125,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Teaching Associate Professor: $125,000-135,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications for the Teaching Assistant Professor:

• Earned Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
• Residency or Fellowship training, or equivalent experience in one or more of the following areas: teaching, general pharmacy practice, acute care, internal medicine, ambulatory care, or family medicine
• Demonstrated experience teaching pharmacy courses with student-centered pedagogy practices, in both didactic and discussion-based formats
• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively in a departmental setting
• Washington pharmacist licensure or eligibility to obtain Washington licensure within 45 days of hire date
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards

Required Qualifications for the Teaching Associate Professor:

• Earned Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and at least five years of relevant academic experience
• Residency or Fellowship training, or equivalent experience in one or more of the following areas: teaching, general pharmacy practice, acute care, internal medicine, ambulatory care, or family medicine
• Five years of experience teaching pharmacy courses with student-centered pedagogy practices, in both didactic and discussion-based formats
• Demonstrated excellent communication and leadership skills and a commitment to collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively in a departmental setting
• Washington pharmacist licensure or eligibility to obtain Washington licensure within 45 days of hire date
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise/experience with patient-centered care and communication

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College: College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Department: Pharmacotherapy
Location: Spokane, WA

The Department of Pharmacotherapy is one of two departments in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:
Full time

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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