Assistant Professor (Summa/Akron City - Geriatrics )

Assistant Professor (Summa/Akron City - Geriatrics)

Position Information

Position Title - Assistant Professor (Summa/Akron City - Geriatrics)

Position Type - Faculty

Department - Pharmacy Practice

Full or Part Time - Full Time

Pay Grade - 2

Position Summary Information

Department Specific Information - Summa Health System is an integrated healthcare delivery system that provides coordinated, value-based care across the continuum for the people and populations we serve. We hold ourselves clinically and financially accountable for health outcomes in our communities. We integrate the resources of seven owned, affiliated and joint venture hospitals, a regional network of ambulatory centers, a network of more than 1,000 physicians that includes more than 290 employed multi-specialty groups, a 230,000+ member health plan, a system-level foundation and 9,500 employees, nurse and healthcare professionals in order to provide the right care at the right time at the right place for our patients.

Summary - This full time, shared faculty position will be co-funded by Summa Health System, Akron City Hospital and NEOMED. The faculty will spend 80% of their time at the hospital, with primary focus on establishing a viable Geriatrics practice and precepting pharmacy students (12 student months/year). Campus activities include workshop/lab facilitation, lecturing, admission interviews, committee service and student advising. Scholarship is an expected activity for all faculty in the college of pharmacy. Faculty will be expected to participate in structured on-campus faculty development programs.

Principal Functional Responsibilities - Teaching: Faculty responsibilities will include campus-based education such as small/large group teaching, student applicant interviews, assessments/evaluations, and student advising. Scholarship: All faculty are expected to participate in producing scholarly work, which may include clinical and/or outcomes research, review articles, book chapters, case reports and more. Presentations at local, regional and national meetings will be expected. Service: Participation on departmental, College, and University committees is expected. In addition, faculty members are expected to be active in local, state and national professional organizations. Faculty will be expected to participate in structured on-campus faculty development programs.

Qualifications - Pharm.D. Completion of a PGY1 residency or equivalent experience Eligible for licensure in Ohio

Preferred Qualifications - PGY2 training in Geriatrics is preferred

Physical Requirements - Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and screen and other office equipment.

Posting Detail Information

NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines - In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Philosophy