JOB SUMMARY

Marshall B. Ketchum University, a private non-profit health care professions university, invites qualified applicants for full-time 12-month faculty appointments at the Assistant/Associate Professor level in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the fully accredited College of Pharmacy. The College is dedicated to excellence in education, service to the community at local and national levels, and research/scholarship. Working with an outstanding leadership team, the faculty will realize the College’s goal of reimagining the future of interprofessional health care, establishing new standards of pharmacy practice based on the application of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences.

Successful candidate will report directly to the Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, teach in the Doctor of Pharmacy program, mentor students, support College research initiatives, and participate in the service activities of the Department, College, and University.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The r­equirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific literature and academic publications.
• Demonstration of ethical conduct, professionalism, interpersonal and leadership skills, and management abilities.
• Suitable candidates should have prior experience teaching in integrated curriculum and team-based learning in Pharmacy or healthcare-related programs and demonstrate implementation of active learning techniques in a classroom environment.
• Candidates should demonstrate active involvement in research/scholarly activities, service at the university/local/national level, and academic pharmacy leadership experience.
• Expected start date: Open until filled.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, relevant training (postdoctoral/residency), and expertise primarily in the area of Pathophysiology/pharmacology.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include a letter of interest, detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including contact details to at least three references, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and up to five pages of current research interests and future research goals involving Pharmacy students in the professional program. The completed application should be submitted online through the job posting.

About the University

MBKU is a private, non-profit, accredited educational institution located in Fullerton, California. MBKU is a comprehensive healthcare university built upon a legacy of over 110 years of academic excellence and clinical education.

The founder of the Southern California College of Optometry, Marshall B. Ketchum, was a medical doctor, pharmacist, and passionate advocate for medical education. The mission of MBKU is to educate caring, inspired healthcare professionals who are prepared to deliver collaborative, patient-centric healthcare in an inter-professional environment.

Created as the Southern California College of Optometry, and expanded to offer a range of inter-professional programs and health care initiatives, MBKU also has a School of Physician Assistant Studies and a College of Pharmacy. This is an exciting time for health care, for medical innovation and education, and for our community. We believe the future is bright, and look forward to advancing it together.

Information about the College of Pharmacy can be found at http://www.ketchum.edu/pharmacy.

BENEFITS

MBKU provides an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, free vision exams, short- and long-term disability, generous paid time off plans, a university-sponsored retirement plan with a 7% contribution, and an on-site fitness center located on the Fullerton campus. 

MBKU is an equal opportunity employer; requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

MBKU is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, it is University policy to prevent the unlawful discrimination against students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment and patients requesting treatment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The University also prohibits sexual harassment and harassment on any of the above bases (please refer to the Title IX page for more information).

COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS

All MBKU employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New employees must show proof of vaccination by the first day of work. Requests for reasonable accommodation due to medical or religious reasons will be considered on a case-by-case basis.