Clinical AssistantClinical Associate Professor, Clinical Psychopharmacology (1996)

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Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate Professor Clinical Psychopharmacology (1996)
Meridian/Boise
NOT eligible for remote work on-campus position
Priority Date: December 9 2026

Institution Information

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Job Description

The Department of Clinical Psychopharmacology at Idaho State University (ISU) invites applications for a full-time 12-month Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Psychopharmacology. This non-tenure-track faculty position supports the departments Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP) program the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum and clinical services provided through the ISU Integrated Mental Health Clinic.

The MSCP program prepares licensed psychologists to expand their clinical competencies in psychopharmacology and pursue prescriptive authority in jurisdictions that authorize prescribing psychologists. The program is designated by the American Psychological Association (APA) and serves students nationally including military psychologists pursuing advanced training in clinical psychopharmacology.

The successful candidate will provide graduate-level instruction in clinical psychopharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics coordinate instruction in the central nervous system (CNS) component of the PharmD curriculum and participate in clinical education supervision and patient care.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to an expanding area of interprofessional healthcare education and practice. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with psychologists pharmacists physicians and other healthcare professionals to support the education and clinical development of future prescribing psychologists.

The position is based at ISUs Meridian campus and requires occasional travel to the Pocatello campus for instructional activities meetings and other university responsibilities.

This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Graduate Teaching and Curriculum Development
-Serve as primary instructor for the three-course Integrated Pharmacotherapeutics sequence (RXPPand 6606) totaling nine graduate credits annually.
-Develop and deliver graduate instruction emphasizing evidence-based pharmacotherapy medication management clinical decision-making and integration with psychological treatment.
-Maintain current course content instructional materials clinical cases and assessments consistent with advances in psychopharmacology and professional standards.
-Participate in curriculum development student assessment and program improvement consistent with APA designation criteria.

PharmD Curriculum Coordination
-Coordinate the CNS pharmacotherapy module within the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum including instructional planning faculty coordination and assessment.
-Deliver lectures and support interprofessional education involving pharmacy psychology and other healthcare disciplines.

Clinical Practice and Supervision
-Provide clinical services at the ISU Integrated Mental Health Clinic in Meridian with an anticipated commitment of two days per week.
-Conduct patient assessments treatment planning medication management and other clinical activities consistent with licensure scope of practice and institutional privileges.
-Provide clinical supervision and consultation to MSCP students and trainees as permitted by professional credentials.
-Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver integrated evidence-based mental healthcare and expand clinical training opportunities.

Academic Service and Program Development
-Participate in departmental and college meetings committees and service activities.
-Support student mentoring advising program evaluation APA designation activities and continuous quality improvement.
-Contribute to MSCP program development clinical partnerships and scholarly and professional activities appropriate to a clinical faculty appointment.
-Travel occasionally to the ISU Pocatello campus for teaching meetings and university activities.

Minimum Qualifications

-Earned doctoral degree in pharmacy (PharmD) psychology (PhD or PsyD) medicine (MD or DO) or a closely related clinical discipline with substantial education and training in pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics.
-Demonstrated expertise in clinical psychopharmacology pharmacotherapeutics or medication management for psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
-Eligibility for professional licensure in Idaho as applicable to the candidates clinical discipline and assigned responsibilities.
-Experience in clinical practice professional education or advanced clinical training involving psychopharmacology.
-Demonstrated ability to teach and communicate complex pharmacological and clinical concepts effectively.
-Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary academic and clinical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

-Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree with advanced training or substantial clinical experience in psychiatric pharmacotherapy; doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD) with specialized training and credentials in clinical psychopharmacology (MSCP) Board -Certified in Psychopharmacological Psychology or ABMP Certified in Medical Psychology; or Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree with completed residency training in psychiatry.
-Board certification in psychiatric pharmacy (BCPP) prescribing psychologist credentials or comparable advanced clinical qualifications.
-Current licensure in Idaho as a Prescribing Psychologist or eligibility for licensure as a Prescribing Psychologist in Idaho.
-Two years of independent prescribing experience.
-Experience teaching clinical psychopharmacology pharmacotherapeutics or related subjects at the graduate or professional doctoral level.
-Experience coordinating courses or instructional modules in a MSCP PharmD or other health professions curriculum.
-Experience providing psychiatric medication management or integrated behavioral healthcare.
-Experience supervising graduate students residents fellows or other healthcare trainees.
-Familiarity with the education and clinical training requirements for prescribing psychologists.
-Experience developing and delivering hybrid synchronous online or other technology-supported graduate education.
-Experience with curriculum development educational assessment and program evaluation.
-Demonstrated commitment to interprofessional collaboration and the education of healthcare professionals.

Additional Information

Y ou must submit your CV/resume cover letter and list ofthree (3) professional references including current contact information. Thisposition will remain open until it is filled; however priority considerationwill be given to applications received on or before December 9 2026 . Salary will be between $125000 and $132000 per yearcommensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensivehealth dental and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistanceprogram (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; andgenerous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment areconditional pending the successful completion of a background investigationprovided by HireRight.

Note:Thank you for your interest in positions at Idaho State University. Once you have applied the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by logging into your profile and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review our frequently asked questions.

Posting Number: req2859
Type: Working 12 months per year
Position: Faculty Non-Tenure Track
Division: Division of Health Sciences

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