Full Time Faculty, Pharmacy

POSITION SUMMARY: The Department of Pharmacy Practice has a need for qualified candidates for Pharmacy Practice faculty positions. We are seeking energetic, team oriented, highly collaborative individuals to join a faculty committed to student success. Preference will be given to those with experience in hospital and ambulatory care. Candidates with backgrounds in other practice areas also are encouraged to apply. We are considering applicants at the assistant or associate professor level.   The Pharmacy Practice faculty member is responsible for taking School of Pharmacy (SOP) students on rotation at clinical sites affiliated with the University, including in hospitals, community pharmacies and healthcare provider offices. The Pharmacy Practice faculty member is also responsible for providing academic instruction that is appropriate to one’s field of expertise as assigned by the Department Chair. Additional responsibilities include participation as an active member of assigned School or university committees, scholarship and research, and service as a faculty advisor to students.   KEY JOB ELEMENTS: Clinical Teaching: Under the direction of the Department Chair, develop a clinical practice site at an affiliated institution or community pharmacy for the experiential education of SOP students. Didactic Teaching: Contribute to the didactic teaching load of the Department, including development or maintenance of course materials. The amount of teaching will be assigned annually by the Department Chair with consideration given to the faculty member’s clinical duties. Service: Active service on committees of the School or University, and service as faculty student advisor, as assigned. Scholarship: Scholarly contributions to the discipline and profession. Scholarship goals determined in consultation with Department Chair considering clinical and didactic teaching load. Actively participate in events and activities of the School and University.  REQUIREMENTS: Pharm.D. degree from an ACPE Accredited School of Pharmacy/Institution Unrestricted license to practice Pharmacy in the State of Georgia, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date Post graduate residency and/or fellowship training in specified therapeutic area or equivalent experience preferred. Prior teaching and research experience in relevant field preferred Experience with computerized administrative systems. Must be proficient with the use of standard office applications on personal computers Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations Outstanding conflict resolution skills Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills) Ability to read, analyze, and interpret accreditation criteria, state agency regulations, and academic journals. Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students, regulatory agencies, or members of the academic or Pharmacy community.  ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.