Adjunct Instructor, Pharmacy Practice

Position Summary:

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS), a private institution with a 140 year tradition located in Albany, NY, is seeking applications for a part-time faculty member in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, which serves the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Qualified applicants should have a PharmD and prior teaching experience. The faculty member will participate in teaching activities in the pharmacy program. The specific courses include the Fall PSL531 and Spring IPS502, PTP520 and Summer PTP520. In addition, the faculty member will participate in the experiential learning program for pharmacy at the clinical site and be assigned students as appropriate. The faculty member will perform service for ACPHS with 1 committee membership, student advising and assist in student enrollment activities available. A commitment to excellence in teaching and student development is essential, as are excellent communication (verbal/written), interpersonal skills, and organizational skills. Participation in the service missions of the College is also expected.

Applications may be submitted online and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please include a cover letter and CV.

Appointment

• Position: Part-Time Faculty Member, School of Pharmacy
• Department: Pharmacy Practice

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching and developing course materials for PSL and PTP
• Advising and mentoring students
• Participating in departmental meetings and activities
• Engaging in scholarly activities as appropriate for a part-time position
• Participating in relevant committee work
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to interact effectively with organization members.
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and adhering to schedules.
• Willingness to learn and develop necessary skills to fulfill responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Adobe, Office 365, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Prior research experience is a plus.

Education and Experience

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Degree
• NYS Licensed Pharmacist
• Completion of PGY1 residency, preferred
• Prior teaching experience, 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 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.