University of Southern California Hiring for Assistant/Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice – Acute Care (Clinical Track) at United States Full Time

Assistant/Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice – Acute Care (Clinical Track)Apply (https://facultypositions.usc.edu/FAS/application/position?postingId=REQ20116700) School of Pharmacy Faculty Los Angeles, California

The University of Southern California (USC) School of Pharmacy is seeking candidates for a full-time, 12-month calendar, non-tenure track faculty appointment in the Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy. The successful candidate will be appointed as Assistant/Associate Professor (Clinical Track) for the USC School of Pharmacy and report to the Chair of the Titus Department of Clinical Pharmacy. The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the USC School of Pharmacy through excellence in patient care, education, scholarship, and service.

The faculty member is expected to maintain an acute care clinical service in cardiology at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California (LAC+USC) Medical Center. The faculty member will collaborate and communicate with an interdisciplinary health care team to provide exceptional patient care and on-site education.

The faculty member will also contribute to teaching excellence through didactic and experiential instruction in the Doctor of Pharmacy and USC Pharmacy Residency programs. Teaching efforts will include the development of formal class lectures and assessments, and the construction and delivery of didactic learning materials. Experiential instruction will involve both Pharm.D. students and residents. Inclusive teaching methods and expert use of pedagogical techniques and technologies is expected. Qualified candidates will preferably have demonstrated experience or leadership in diversity and inclusion within their prior academic and professional work environments that they can bring to the clinical practice and education setting.

The successful candidate is expected to devote at least 20% of time to scholarly activities. Service to the school through participation on various committees is expected. The faculty member should also contribute to the growth of the profession through service on a national level. Applicants must have a PharmD degree, and current California licensure (or eligibility for licensure with passing the State Board exam at the first available offering). Candidates to be considered should have completed an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency and/or fellowship program and have demonstrated experience in clinical service, scholarship, and teaching. Greater demonstrated levels of academic and clinical accomplishments and leadership skills are expected for those considered for the associate professor rank, commensurate with standards used for promotion at USC. Priority will be given to applicants with current specialty board certification and those who have completed a teaching certificate program.

Compensation and Benefits:

The University of Southern California offers a competitive salary and benefits package within an academic environment based on the candidate’s experience, accomplishments, and continuous funding sources. The rank of Assistant/Associate Professor is provided commensurate with the research and scholarly accomplishments, assessed teaching capabilities, and expertise and demonstrated leadership in the field of study. The University’s benefits options include health, dental and life insurance; tuition assistance; disability and retirement plans; credit union membership; and participation in cultural and social events, as well as access to athletic and recreational facilities.

The position does not lead to consideration for tenure. Merit review is conducted annually from which salary enhancements are decided. Re-appointment and eventual promotion within the clinical track are expectations based on performance assessment and longitudinally via administrative review, with department evaluation, dossier submission and internal/external review.

Application Procedure:

The position is available immediately. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Qualified individuals are requested to apply online athttps://usccareers.usc.edu, and are requested to upload a current curriculum vitae, a letter of intent/personal statement, a teaching philosophy statement, and three to five names with current contact information for individuals who will serve as professional references.

The University of Southern California is actively committed to equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion within its faculty hiring practices, so qualified candidates from underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

USC School of Pharmacy is located on the USC Health Sciences Campus, which includes the Keck Hospital of USC, the Norris Cancer Hospital, Doheny Eye Institute, and LAC+USC Medical Center. Ranked by US News and World Report as the #1 private pharmacy school in the United States, and the #2 overall school according to World Scholarship Forum, the USC School of Pharmacy is recognized for its more than century-long reputation for innovation in pharmaceutical education, practice, research, and service to the community and to the profession. The School uniquely spans the entire spectrum of pharmaceutical development and clinical care – from drug discovery to regulatory approaches that promote safety and innovation, from delivery of contemporary patient care services to evaluating the impact of care provision on patient outcomes and costs. The school’s dynamic faculty is involved in all levels of pharmacy education: from undergraduate majors to multiple MS and PhD graduate programs, from the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program with dual degree options to a wide variety of advanced clinical residency and fellowship training, and from laboratory to bedside learning experiences.

Applicants must have a PharmD degree, and current California licensure (or eligibility for licensure with passing the State Board exam at the first available offering). Candidates to be considered should have completed an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency and/or fellowship program and have demonstrated experience in clinical service, scholarship, and teaching. Greater demonstrated levels of academic and clinical accomplishments and leadership skills are expected for those considered for the associate professor rank, commensurate with standards used for promotion at USC. Priority will be given to applicants with current specialty board certification and those who have completed a teaching certificate program.

REQ20116700 Posted Date: 05/07/2022