What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice position at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences?
Position Summary
The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at ACPHS invites applications from qualified candidates to join the College at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor for a full-time appointment in the Department of Pharmacy Practice. Importantly, one of the College’s core values is collaboration and thus a focus on teamwork is key. The Capital Region offers numerous opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration that have a track record of success. Strong clinical practice and interpersonal skills, an ability to work independently yet contribute to a team, good organizational skills, and a commitment to teaching.
Applications consisting of a letter of interest and curriculum vitae should be submitted. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Academic rank (Assistant or Associate Professor) and compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience in clinical practice or clinical management, and experience in professional education.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
The faculty member will provide experiential education opportunities and develop and facilitate high-level lessons within assigned courses. Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students is expected. Didactic teaching assignments will reflect the professional expertise of the faculty member. College and professional service is expected.
Responsibilities Include
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 or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 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.
The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at ACPHS invites applications from qualified candidates to join the College at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor for a full-time appointment in the Department of Pharmacy Practice. Importantly, one of the College’s core values is collaboration and thus a focus on teamwork is key. The Capital Region offers numerous opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration that have a track record of success. Strong clinical practice and interpersonal skills, an ability to work independently yet contribute to a team, good organizational skills, and a commitment to teaching.
Applications consisting of a letter of interest and curriculum vitae should be submitted. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Academic rank (Assistant or Associate Professor) and compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience in clinical practice or clinical management, and experience in professional education.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
The faculty member will provide experiential education opportunities and develop and facilitate high-level lessons within assigned courses. Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students is expected. Didactic teaching assignments will reflect the professional expertise of the faculty member. College and professional service is expected.
Responsibilities Include
- Provide experiential education opportunities for fourth professional-year PharmD students at a clinical practice site.
- Develop and deliver high-level, engaging didactic lessons within assigned courses.
- Coordinate and manage the deployment of required and elective courses as assigned.
- Attend/participate in monthly Department of Pharmacy Practice department meetings and other committee meetings as per assigned service.
- Advise pharmacy students as assigned.
- Perform teaching responsibilities as assigned by Pharmacy Practice Department Chair.
- 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.
- Pharm.D.
- Eligibility for pharmacy licensure in New York
- Post-doctoral PGY1 and PGY2 residency and/or research fellowship
- Advanced degree (Ph.D., MS), preferred
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 or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 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.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
