Clinical Assistant Professor/Ambulatory Care/Psych

Clinical Assistant Professor / Ambulatory Care / Psych

Recruitment/Posting Title Clinical Assistant Professor/Ambulatory Care/Psych

Department Pharmacy Practice & Administration

Salary Details

115,000

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position. The faculty member will hold a clinical appointment in Inpatient Behavioral Health at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. The pharmacy school is recognized at all levels—local, state, national, and international as offering one of the most challenging, dynamic, and rewarding programs leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Alongside supportive faculty and staff, students at the school develop a foundation for learning that lasts well beyond graduation.

The Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration

The Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration emphasizes the clinical and regulatory aspects of pharmacy practice. Its mission is to prepare students to deliver pharmaceutical care in various practice settings. Graduates are equipped with the skills needed to adapt to a constantly evolving healthcare environment. Students also gain a solid foundation in scientific principles, ethics, and attitudes necessary for lifelong adaptation to changes in healthcare. This mission supports the overall goals of the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy in four key areas: teaching, practice, scholarship, and service.

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset ( RWJUH Somerset)

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset ( RWJUH Somerset) is a 343-bed community hospital in Somerville, NJ, serving as a teaching site for Rutgers University and hosting the Somerset Family Medicine Residency Program. It has earned national recognition for clinical quality and safety, including the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence and an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog. In 2025, it was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, ranking in the top 5% nationally. RWJUH Somerset was also recognized as a "Leader in LGBT Health Care Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign, becoming the first NJ hospital to provide primary care for the LGBTQIA+ community. The hospital remains committed to delivering high-quality care, continuously adopting the latest evidence and technology. This inpatient psychiatry unit (5W) has 27 beds and serves both voluntary and involuntary psychiatric patients. Care includes daily multidisciplinary rounds for every patient and daily therapeutic group sessions. Once stabilized, patients are transferred from 5W to the onsite partial hospitalization program and clinic for ongoing care. Additionally, the outpatient eating disorder unit has 20 beds, with daily psychiatry rounds and group sessions. While the position focuses on inpatient care, there is room for growth to support other psychiatry services.

The Behavioral Health Clinical Pharmacist Faculty Member

The Behavioral Health clinical pharmacist faculty member will collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and medical staff to optimize patient care in our Behavioral Health program across inpatient, emergency department, and ambulatory (outpatient offices/clinics) settings, with a primary focus on inpatient care. The faculty member will organize, develop, and participate in clinical and quality improvement activities.

Clinical Activities

• Practice under collaborative practice agreement to optimize inpatient and outpatient pharmacotherapy
• Participation in quality initiatives to reduce readmissions
• Enhance medication access
• Participation in multidisciplinary rounds
• Provide interprofessional education
• Collaboration on policy and procedure development
• Committee participation
• Perform research and medication use evaluations
• Conduct dosing consults
• Support Medication Assistance Treatment initiatives
• Provide community outreach support
• Precept Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiential students and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Post‑graduate year 1 pharmacy practice residents on their psychiatry rotation

Applicants Must Have

• A Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• Completed at least two years of residency training with a PGY-2 in psychiatry/Behavioral Health or equivalent experience
• Highly motivated, innovative, and team‑oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide patient‑centered care with a commitment to teaching, service, and professional advancement

Board Certification

Board certification is preferred.

Eligibility for Licensure

Eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in the State of New Jersey is required.

Position Status

Full Time

Posting Number

26FA0114

Posting Open Date

02/09/2026

Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Applicants must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and have completed at least two years of residency training with a PGY-2 in Psychiatry/Behavioral Health or equivalent experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Board certification is preferred. Eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in the State of New Jersey is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Candidates must be highly motivated, innovative, and team-oriented and possess excellent communication skills to provide patient-centered care with a commitment to teaching, service, and professional advancement.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

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Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City

Piscataway

State

NJ

Location Details

Split time between Rutgers Busch Campus and Site Location, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Somerset, NJ.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of Professional References (contact Info)
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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