School Assistant Professor (Health Literacy and Ambulatory Care), Non-Tenure Track
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Location: Baltimore, MD 21215
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Job Description
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 with expertise in Health Literacy and Ambulatory Care.
The position is a full-time, 12-month appointment based in Baltimore, MD. In addition to teaching, service, and scholarly activity, the faculty member will provide leadership in their area of specialty and will assist in coverage for our adult and pediatric Ambulatory Care Clinics.
The University of Maryland professional campus has schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, 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.
ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
EDUCATION
PRACTICE
SCHOLARSHIP
SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL, AND PUBLIC
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates must apply online through the UMB Online Recruitment System and submit an initial application that includes:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit three letters of recommendation before an onsite interview. 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:
Catherine Cooke, PharmD, MS, BCPS, PAHM
Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
20 N. Pine Street, Room S446
Baltimore, MD 21201
SALARY RANGE
School Assistant Professor: $120,000 - $140,000
The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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 .
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 any University System of Maryland school.
For more information, please visit HR Benefits at
For information regarding UMB Employee Perks, please visit
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.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during any part of the employment process, please submit a . You may also contact . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. For more information, follow this link .
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 with expertise in Health Literacy and Ambulatory Care.
The position is a full-time, 12-month appointment based in Baltimore, MD. In addition to teaching, service, and scholarly activity, the faculty member will provide leadership in their area of specialty and will assist in coverage for our adult and pediatric Ambulatory Care Clinics.
The University of Maryland professional campus has schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, 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.
ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
EDUCATION
- Ability to teach a broad range of topics including pharmacotherapy and the management of ambulatory care adult and pediatric patients with emphasis in health literacy. 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 caregivers.
- Prepare and facilitate required laboratory courses in the Pharmacy Practice Lab.
PRACTICE
- Provide coverage for ambulatory care practices.
- The clinical faculty member will provide clinical pharmacy services to patients in an ambulatory clinic. 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 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.
- Eligibility for Maryland licensure is required.
- Excellent communication and patient skills in adult and pediatric populations are essential.
- Board certification and evidence of scholarship are highly desirable.
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 #05-179-105)
- A current curriculum vitae (signed and dated)
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Statement of scholarly interest
- Full contact information for three references
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit three letters of recommendation before an onsite interview. 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:
Catherine Cooke, PharmD, MS, BCPS, PAHM
Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
20 N. Pine Street, Room S446
Baltimore, MD 21201
SALARY RANGE
School Assistant Professor: $120,000 - $140,000
The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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 .
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 any University System of Maryland school.
For more information, please visit HR Benefits at
For information regarding UMB Employee Perks, please visit
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.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during any part of the employment process, please submit a . You may also contact . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. For more information, follow this link .