Description

Job Description

Location: On-siteat theUniversityofMaryland School of Pharmacy,Baltimore, Maryland

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is conducting an open search for a School Assistant Professor, non-tenure track, in the Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research. This position requires teaching, practice, service to the school, campus, and the profession, and scholarly activity as a internal medicine, critical care, and clinical pharmacy specialist.

The position is a full-time, 12-month appointment based in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to teaching, service, and scholarly activity, the faculty member will provide leadership in their area of specialty and will develop a step-down medical ICU clinical practice.

The University of Maryland professional campus has schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Law, and Dentistry with an excellent established track record of successful collaboration for interprofessional practice and research collaborations.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

This position is responsible to the Chair of the Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research. Clinical reporting responsibility is to the medical/pharmacy director or designee at the practice site. Teaching reporting responsibility is to the Chair of the Department through the Vice Chair for Academic Affairs.

UMB CORE VALUES

Respect & Integrity, Well-Being & Sustainability, Equity & Justice, and Innovation & Discovery

ACADEMIC RESPONSBILITY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

EDUCATION

• Ability to teach a broad range of topics related to pharmacotherapy and the management of acutely ill patients. Teaching responsibilities will be determined in discussions with the Vice Chair for Academic Affairs.
• Provide pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutics instruction in didactic courses in our entry- level PharmD program.
• Develop and teach in advanced pharmacy practice experiences for pharmacy students and residents at the clinical site.
• Provide clinical education to students (pharmacy, medicine, and nursing), residents (pharmacy and medicine), pharmacists, nurses, physicians, patients, and patient caregivers.
• Assist with administration of the PGY2 residency programs.

PRACTICE

• Develop a step-down medical ICU practice at UMMC
• The clinical faculty member will provide clinical pharmacy services to patients admitted to a step-down critical care unit. Responsibilities include:
  
  • Participate in direct patient care as a member of an interprofessional team.
  • Develop patient care plans in concert with the interprofessional team.
  • Implement new therapies or alternative approaches based on patient needs.
  • Ensure and enforce compliance with established institutional protocols.
  • Actively participate in departmental staff development programs as well as student and resident educational programs.

SCHOLARSHIP

• Engage in scholarly activity in areas of interest. Scholarship is broadly interpreted and may include the development of innovative pharmacy practices, evaluation of therapeutic outcomes, and implementation and assessment of novel instructional methods.
• Scholarly activity is required; publication and presentation of work is expected.
• Scholarly activity may be pursued either independently or in collaboration with other schools, departments, or campus faculty.

SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL, AND PUBLIC

• Participate in appropriate faculty activities (e.g., faculty assembly, department meetings, faculty committees), professional organizations, and other endeavors is also expected.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy plus 2-years of post-graduate training (residency, fellowship, or equivalent experience), and teaching experience are required.
• Residency training in internal medicine, pharmacotherapy, or critical care is preferred.
• Eligibility for Maryland licensure is required.
• Excellent communication and patient skills are essential.
• Board certification and evidence of scholarship are highly desirable.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Professional conduct in all dealings with students, faculty, or administration.
• Communications - Knowledge of communication and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform via written, oral, and visual media.
• Education - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design principles, evidence-based teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and knowledge of measurement and assessment.
• Initiative - Willing and able to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Leadership - Willing and able to lead; take charge and offer opinions and direction.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using instructional methods and procedures appropriate in the discipline family when learning or teaching new things.
• Strong interpersonal abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with students, staff, faculty.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/assessing curricula to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Stress Tolerance - Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must apply online through the UMB Online Recruitment System and submit an initial application that includes a letter of interest (reference position number 05-179-109), current curriculum vitae (signed and dated), statement of teaching philosophy, statement of scholarly interest, and full contact information for three references. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit three letters of recommendation. In addition to applying online, interested candidates may also send application materials to the Search Committee Chair listed below.

E-mail (or mail) materials to:

Alison Duffy, PharmD, BCOP

Professor

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research

20 N. Pine Street, Room N411

Baltimore, MD 21201

Email: aduffy@rx.umaryland.edu

Phone: (410) 706-3274

SALARY RANGE

School Assistant Professor: $120,000 - $140,000

The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Employees whose job duties require them to work in a clinical setting or at clinical or field sites are required to comply with the COVID-19 vaccine requirements of those specific sites. For additional information on protocols and exemptions, please visit the COVID-19 website.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at participating University System of Maryland school.

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UMB Is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

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