Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice

Ohio Northern University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio, invites applications for a 9-month faculty position in the Raabe College of Pharmacy. The hire will teach in the PharmD program, with classroom and experiential instruction aligned to the candidate's background.

Candidates should have a PharmD by Aug 2026 with training in pharmacy jurisprudence or advocacy; leadership experience is desirable and eligibility for Ohio pharmacist licensure is required.

Qualifications

• PharmD required with 8/2026 completion date and training in jurisprudence or advocacy.
• Experience in regulatory affairs or pharmacy advocacy is encouraged.
• Health-system or community-based practice experience and leadership track are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary teaching in the PharmD program with classroom and experiential instruction.
• Contribute to practice-based research, advocacy, and advancement of the profession.

Skills

PharmD degree

Regulatory affairs experience

Pharmacy advocacy

Health-system or community practice

Leadership experience

Licensure in Ohio

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Additional training in pharmacy jurisprudence

Regulatory affairs / advocacy education

Job description

Career Opportunities at Ohio Northern University Job Summary:

We are searching for applicants with a PharmD degree and additional training or education in pharmacy jurisprudence. Candidates with experience in regulatory affairs or pharmacy advocacy on the safe and effective use of medications are strongly encouraged to apply. Practice experience in health-system or community-based practice and a track record of professional leadership is desirable. The position rank will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience. Candidates should have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree completed by 8/2026 with additional training or education in pharmacy advocacy, regulatory affairs, or jurisprudence. A track record of professional leadership is also desirable. The individual must be eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Ohio.

Job Description:

This 9-month, position will have primary teaching responsibilities in the PharmD program that include classroom and experiential instruction based on the hired individual’s background. The Raabe College of Pharmacy at Ohio Northern University is committed to preparing pharmacists for the ever-changing landscape of healthcare. We are looking for proactive, engaged, and innovative individuals to help define and shape the future of the pharmacy profession. We prepare pharmacists to fill care gaps in their communities, which reflects the needs of the underserved in our rural community. Successful candidates will help us meet this goal through pedagogy and practice in topics related to innovative pharmacy advocacy, health-system, or community-based practice. Hired individuals will have responsibility to contribute to the college’s mission through collaborative, practice-based research, advocacy, and advancement of the profession. Faculty members will develop meaningful relationships with students through academic, career, and personal advising. All faculty members contribute to Department, College and University functions through active participation on committees and other activities of the institution.

Questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Steve Leonard, Search Committee Chair, at [e-mail].

ONU is an equal employment opportunity employer. Accordingly, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, separation and other terms, condition and privileges of employment.

Ohio Northern University, founded in 1870, is a competitive, comprehensive university affiliated with the United Methodist Church. ONU is one of the few private universities to offer a distinctive blend of national ranked liberal arts and professional programs in its five colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Law. Situated on nearly 300 acres, the scenic and modern campus is comprised of 31 major buildings.

The town of Ada (population 5,000) provides a friendly small town atmosphere that compliments the friendly and safe environment found on campus.

To learn more about the ONU and Ada communities, please visit https://www.onu.edu/about/getting-know-ada