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Position Information
Position Number F62010
Position Type Teaching and Research Faculty
Rank Open
Working Title Foundations of Pharmacy Practice Laboratory Faculty
School/Unit School of Pharmacy
Department Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Science
Number of Months 12
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Eligible
Grant funded position? No
Position Summary and Qualifications
Mission or Goal of Unit
THE MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOTHERAPY AND OUTCOMES SCIENCE is to educate professional Pharm.D. and graduate students and to conduct research on medication use that will result in the advancement of the profession and improvements in the quality of health care. The Department provides Pharm.D. and graduate students with courses and research experiences that prepare them for their professional careers. The Department is committed to enhance diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. Finally, Department faculty have a responsibility to provide service to their profession and to the university community.
Chief purpose of this position in support of above mission or goal
Coordinate and teach in the Foundations of Pharmacy Practice Laboratory course sequence. Develop, implement and teach instructional courses related to contemporary professional pharmacy practice.
Position Responsibilities
1. Foundations is a six-semester course longitudinally integrated for students to apply the knowledge, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills essential in contemporary professional pharmacy practice. The primary responsibilities of this position are teaching and coordinating this practice-based laboratory course in two semesters, while also developing and implementing innovative instructional exercises. Opportunities exist for additional didactic teaching and precepting in the curriculum.
2. Research Faculty member will contribute to the scholarship mission of the School of Pharmacy by publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts and presenting posters at national pharmacy conferences.
3. Service Faculty member will serve on departmental, College, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g., reviewer, holding office in a pharmacy professional organization, etc.
4. Clinical The faculty member will provide clinical pharmacy services at an ambulatory care practice site or a hospital site depending on this position.
5. Other (for instance administrative duties, etc.)
Required Qualifications
• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent, PGY -1 residency training or equivalent practice experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU .
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Pharmacist licensure or eligibility for licensure in Virginia.
Preferred Qualifications
• Classroom and/or experiential teaching experience
Posting Detail Information
Date Posted 01/28/2019
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Deadline Date
Proposed Hire Date 07/01/2019
Type of Search National
Application Process/Additional Information
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applicants should go to www.vcujobs.com, locate the above position and upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names with contact information for three references that can provide evidence of the applicants abilities in the relevant areas described above. Further questions can be directed to the Search Chair: Krista Donohoe, Pharm.D., Chair, kldonohoe@vcu.edu
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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