Assistant/Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Department of Pharmacy Practice at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences invites applications from qualified candidates to join the College at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor for a non-tenure track appointment. We welcome applicants from a range of pharmacy practice backgrounds, including but not limited to adult internal medicine and its sub-specialties, ambulatory care, and pharmacy administrative sciences. Candidates must demonstrate strong professional practice and interpersonal skills, an ability to work independently yet contribute to a team, good organizational skills, and a commitment to teaching.

Faculty members will develop a patient-centered, team-based practice site or area of professional practice aligned with their expertise. The faculty member will actively participate in the mission of the College and School of Pharmacy, and provide appropriate service to the Department, School and College, and to the profession of pharmacy. The faculty member will report to the Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice.

Applications consisting of a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information of three references should submitted at Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• For clinical faculty, develop and maintain a clinical practice site to support APPE rotations.
• Perform teaching responsibilities as assigned by Pharmacy Practice Department Chair. 
  • Participates in experiential education rotations as assigned.
  • Participates in didactic teaching as assigned.
  • Participate in interprofessional education opportunities for pharmacy students.
• Serve the Department of Pharmacy Practice, ACPHS and the profession of pharmacy
• Attend/participate in monthly Department of Pharmacy Practice department meetings and other committee meetings as per assigned service.
• Advises pharmacy students as assigned.
• Participation and leadership in professional and scientific organizations is also encouraged.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of teaching and learning pedagogy and student success initiatives.
• Knowledge of academic programming related to pharmacy education.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to communicate and present information effectively to internal and external audiences.
• Ability to multi-task, develop and present workshops or training, and to advise and guide students specific to pharmacy learning opportunities.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and work ethic.
• Observes schedules and meets assignment deadlines.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn/enhance skills needed to perform responsibilities.

Education and Experience: 

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution or equivalent Residency and/or fellowship or equivalent experience, required.
• Prior experience in academic instruction, precepting, or clinical skills training, preferred. 
• Familiarity with active learning methodologies and competency-based assessments, preferred. 
• Experience with instructional technology and simulation-based learning, preferred.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Please note that this posting is not all-inclusive of the job responsibilities or qualifications of the position. The essential functions of the job may or may not have been fully described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. 

Additional Information: 

This position is based in Albany, NY. The duties and responsibilities of this particular role require the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or interaction with our community, requiring all work to be performed full-time on-site. Standard work hours are from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST, Monday through Friday. Additional details pertaining to this position will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits:

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental and vision benefits, free life insurance and disability programs, tuition assistance programs, retirement plan with employer match and contribution, and generous time off including 20 paid holidays plus paid sick and vacation time. Additional perks include wellness rewards, free gym access, free parking, identity theft protection and many others. Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles. 

ACPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our hiring and employment practices.