Assistant Professor-Associate Professor - (Regular Track)

Faculty Description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Clinical Pharmacy. Internal Medicine

Job Title: Assistant Professor-Associate Professor - (Regular Track)

Position # 00846743 - Requisition #39618

Job Summary:

The allocation of time related to this position is approximately 60-75% in academic responsibilities encompassing teaching, scholarship, and service and 25-40% effort dedicated to clinical patient care.

Academic responsibilities for this position will include experiential and didactic education within the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum, including course coordination. Engaging in service activities (e.g., committee work) for the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and School of Pharmacy will also be included. This faculty member will also produce scholarship/research program that complement their clinical and/or teaching efforts, and pursue endeavors that advance their professional development.

The successful candidate will provide clinical patient care in partnership with other faculty at the School of Pharmacy as a member of the multidisciplinary teams of the inpatient adult Internal Medicine (IM) services of the UCHealth/University of Colorado Hospital (UCH). UCH is the largest hospital in the UCHealth system and the largest academic medical center in Colorado. UCH serves as a model site for student experiential education and resident training and affords opportunities for scholarship and research activities. Responsibilities of clinical service at UCH include providing direct patient care to IM teams, including daily rounding, medication management, and education of medicine teams. Medication management includes pharmacokinetic and anticoagulation monitoring, order entry and verification, participation in anticoagulation stewardship activities, patient education, and discharge counseling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in providing exemplary evidence-based clinical pharmacy services in adult internal medicine.
• Provide high-quality teaching services in the School of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy program. Teaching includes preparing and presenting lectures and active learning sessions, precepting student Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs), evaluating student performance using various assessment methods, and mentoring and advising students.
• Produce scholarly work in support of educational activities and/or clinical practice. Scholarly activity includes writing manuscripts (e.g., research articles, educational innovations, textbook chapters, therapeutic summaries/review articles) which are published in peer-reviewed academic journals. Scholarly work may also include conducting research projects which are focused on demonstrating clinical innovations and demonstration of value of clinical pharmacy services and obtaining extramural funding to support clinical or educational scholarship.
• Participate in professional service activities such as university or school committee work, participation in professional organizations, and attendance at seminars, conferences, special courses, and scientific meetings.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is nationally recognized for its leadership in pharmacy education and strong commitment to developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. The Department of Clinical Pharmacy provides unprecedented opportunities for individuals with a strong commitment to an academic career encompassing innovative educational, service and scholarly activities.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit:

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor:

• PharmD degree

• Must have completed PGY1 residency training

• Must be eligible for pharmacist licensure in Colorado

Associate Professor:

• PharmD degree

• Must have completed PGY1 residency training

• Must be eligible for pharmacist licensure in Colorado

• Previous promotion to associate professor or higher at peer institution or equivalent experience in an academic setting

Preferred Qualifications:

Assistant Professor:

• Advanced training through a PGY2 residency in Internal Medicine or a related medical specialty; equivalent previous practice experience may substitute for PGY2 residency training.

• Board certification in an area appropriate for training and experience, (i.e., BCPS)

• Previous experience in an academic setting

Associate Professor:

• Advanced training through a PGY2 residency in Internal Medicine or a related medical specialty; equivalent previous practice experience may substitute for PGY2 residency training.

• Board certification in an area appropriate for training and experience, (i.e., BCPS)

• Seven (7) or more years of previous experience in an academic setting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Contemporary Pharmacy Practice (including general aspects of pharmacy practice as well as those specifically related to the area of critical care)

• Teaching Ability

• Interpersonal Skills

• Written and Verbal Communication Skills

• Analytical and Reasoning Ability

• Problem Solving/Decision Making Ability

• Planning and Organizing Ability

• Project Management Ability

• Knowledge of Developing and Sustaining Independent Research Programs

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at

Questions should be directed to: Ty Kiser, View email address on click.appcast.io

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 11/01/2026 .

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

• $ 126,247- $ 137,220 (Assistant Professor)
• $ 149,570- $ 155,634 (Associate Professor)

The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category: Faculty Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20534 - SOP-DOCP General Operations Schedule: Full-time Posting Date: Apr 14, 2026 Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Ty Kiser Posting Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Position Number: 00846743