What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geriatrics Academic Pharmacy Fellow position at High Point University?
The High Point University Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy Department of Clinical Sciences, in collaboration with Resilience High Point/The Bridge, invites applications for a one-year geriatrics academic pharmacy fellow. This fellowship focuses on geriatric care in an ambulatory setting while developing academic pharmacy skills to prepare the fellow for a successful career in academia as junior faculty. The pharmacist fellow will teach PharmD students while providing service to the School of Pharmacy, University, and greater High Point community. They will maintain a clinical practice through the Senior Medication Care program at The Bridge in High Point, which is a pharmacist-led service that offers medication management, copayment assistance, Medicare counseling, and tailored community referrals for older adults in the community. The fellow will help expand the Senior Medication Care program's capacity to serve older adults and improve medication access for older adults in High Point. Additionally, they will participate in experiential teaching with pharmacy students as part of a didactic elective course at the clinical practice site. The estimated effort for this individual will be 10% research, 30% teaching and 60% service at the practice site.
APPLICATION
The anticipated start date for the fellow is July 1st, 2025. The program duration is anticipated to be July 1st, 2025 through June 30th, 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
APPLICATION
The anticipated start date for the fellow is July 1st, 2025. The program duration is anticipated to be July 1st, 2025 through June 30th, 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following documents as a one single PDF file:
1. Letter of interest addressing all qualifications and interest in the fellowship
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. Three letters of reference
1. Letter of interest addressing all qualifications and interest in the fellowship
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. Three letters of reference
For additional information regarding this position, please contact the fellowship program director, Dr. Megan Carr, Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences at
mcarr1@highpoint.edu
.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an ACPE-accredited school is required
- Candidates should be eligible for pharmacist licensure in North Carolina
Experience and Training:
- Completion of a pharmacy practice (PGY1) residency with an emphasis in Geriatrics, Ambulatory Care, or Community Pharmacy or the ability to demonstrate equivalent experience in these areas of pharmacy practice is preferred
- Experience working with students as a preceptor or through a teaching certificate is preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
- Excellent verbal and written communication and computer skills
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
- Skill dealing with a varied group of people
- Ability to write scholarly documents
- Ability to work in electronic medical records and
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Collaborate in the Senior Medication Care program with program leadership to enhance services in the community through clinical interventions and outreach, quality improvement initiatives, and education.
- Develop and teach content within the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy integrated curriculum
- Serve as liaison between the School of Pharmacy and the Senior Medication Care program in the High Point community
- Participate in scholarly work and present research findings through publication in peer-reviewed journals and at regional or national meetings as allowed by the allocated research effort.
- Advance the service missions of the School of Pharmacy and High Point University to meet community needs. Act as a representative and advocate for the department, both within the University and externally.
- Participate in committees within the Clinical Sciences department, Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy, and University and participate in professional and governmental organizations as appointed
- Abide by University and Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy policies.
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the program director
ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Excellence in teaching, research and service
