What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Pharmacology position at St. John Fisher College?
Position Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology
Status
Tenure Track
Overview
St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.
The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.
The Wegmans School of Pharmacy prepares pharmacists for lives of intellectual, professional, and civic integrity. It is dedicated to educating the next generation of pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care that enhances the health-related quality of life of the patients they serve. With a strong commitment to service, School of Pharmacy students can be found engaged with communities across the region and around the globe through clinical rotation service trips, summer service trips, and community education initiatives and outreach. Fisher pharmacy graduates consistently achieve high first-time NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) pass rates.
The Wegmans School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education ( ACPE ), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
LINK : https : / / www.sjf.edu / schools / school-of-pharmacy /
Job Responsibilities
The Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacology or related discipline) provides academic instruction to pharmacy students in the PharmD program (both the campus and online pathways) in a team-based learning format. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, participation in scholarship and research, participation in assigned school or university committees, service as a faculty advisor to pharmacy student.
Core responsibilities of this position include :
- Collaboratively develop and enhance pharmaceutical sciences education in the PharmD program.
- Create and deliver course material and / or coordinate team-instructed courses in the campus and online pathways.
- Provide didactic instruction within assigned courses following course syllabi.
- Contribute to student orientation and immersion components of online pathway instruction.
- Engage in other innovative teaching methods with an emphasis on interdisciplinary education that includes lectures, asynchronous content delivery, demonstrations, and student engagement activities.
- Develop an elective course that can be offered at least once per academic year.
- Work collaboratively and productively with colleagues in co-instructed courses and scholarly endeavors.
- Participate in the scholarship of discovery, application, integration, or teaching, in areas appropriate to the faculty member's areas of interest, which advances the mission of the school.
- Contribute and participate in service in the department, school, university, and the discipline / profession.
- Mentor students in their academic and professional development including co-curricular activities.
- Participate in the assessment of student learning course outcomes, program learning outcomes, global learning outcomes, and co-curricular learning outcomes.
- Participate in the interviewing of student and faculty applicants.
Education / Experience
Qualified applicants will hold a PhD. in Pharmacology, or a related discipline. Previous academic experience is highly desirable, especially in a professional pharmacy program. Successful candidates will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a strong desire to contribute to the growth and development of the school in an innovative, thoughtful, and enthusiastic manner.
Competencies / Skills
Supervision of Employees
Supervision of student tutors / work-study students
Work Environment
St. John Fisher University is a liberal arts-based institution located just outside of Rochester, New York. The Wegmans School of Pharmacy prepares pharmacists for lives of intellectual, professional, and civic integrity. The faculty are committed to excellence in teaching and creating a student-centered learning environment. Fisher pharmacy graduates consistently achieve high first-time NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) pass rates. Please visit our website at https : / / www.sjf.edu / schools / school-of-pharmacy /
Equipment to be Used
General pharmacology laboratory equipment
Job Type
Full-time
Work Hours
12-month position, normal work hours
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Minimum Number of References Requested
EEO Statement
It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the College has employees.
The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email ( titleix@sjfc.edu ), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).
Work Location
3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
FLSA
Exempt
Salary / Hourly Range
89,500.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Note
The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F00159P
Desired Start Date
02 / 01 / 2025
Open Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicant
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Salary : $89,500 - $105,000
