Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor
Job Description:The Department of Pharmacy Education and Practice invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track position at the rank of Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor. The ideal candidate will contribute to a partnership in which College of Pharmacy faculty share responsibilities for clinical practice in UF Health Shands Hospital and contribute to the teaching, research, and service missions of the College. Responsibilities will include 1) participating in didactic, clinical skills, and experiential teaching of PharmD students and postgraduate trainees focusing on acute care pharmacy practice; 2) maintaining a high-quality clinical pharmacy practice focused in infectious diseases; 3) providing service to the College of Pharmacy, Hospital, the pharmacy profession; and, 4) conducting scholarly works. The clinical practice is a shared responsibility among three faculty, with this position contributing effort to patient care. Faculty in these positions report to the Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Education and Practice with clinical reporting responsibility to the Director of Pharmacy or designee in the UF Health Shands Department of Pharmacy. The successful candidate will be responsible for participating in direct patient care activities with the Antimicrobial Stewardship Team and Infectious Diseases Division, ensuring and enforcing compliance with established clinical protocols, and identifying and implementing programs that ensure cost effective use of antimicrobials.
The PEP Department and the UF College of Pharmacy: The department is highly integrative and collaborative, with a strong focus on building around several areas of excellence in clinical practice, didactic and practice-based education, service, and scholarly work. Faculty in the department are dedicated to enhancing clinical practice and education to empower the next generation of pharmacists with essential skills and knowledge. The UF College of Pharmacy possesses outstanding strengths, currently ranked #4 among colleges of pharmacy according to US News and World Report and #3 in federal and NIH research funding, according to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. The College is based in one of the largest integrated academic health centers in the country, with Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health and Health Professions, and Veterinary Medicine, as well as UF Health and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, situated on a campus serving over 50,000 students. Our growing department of 40 faculty members has a strong scholarly track record in both clinical and educational research, consistently contributing valuable insights and advancements to the field. We pride ourselves on our innovation in teaching and clinical practice, continually seeking new methods and technologies to enhance learning and patient care. In Gainesville, we collaborate closely with a 1100+ bed academic medical center, providing our students and faculty with unparalleled access to cutting-edge clinical environments. Additionally, our partnerships extend across the state via the College’s three campuses, including collaborations with VA hospitals and clinics, acute care centers and hospitals, community pharmacies, and clinics providing primary care services. These collaborations ensure that our students gain comprehensive, real-world experience in various healthcare settings. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our national leadership, having led the nation in students matching into competitive pharmacy residency programs across the country for eight of the last nine years. This achievement underscores our dedication to preparing our students for successful careers in pharmacy.
The University of Florida: UF, the flagship AAU institution of the State of Florida, is a top-tier research institution with a long history of training outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. UF is currently ranked #5 among U.S. public universities by U.S. News and World Report. The University of Florida’s academic health center is the country’s only academic health center with six health-related colleges located on a single, contiguous campus. The colleges, major research centers and institutes, and clinical enterprises focus on building collaborative, specialized clinical services centered on quality and innovation.
The successful applicant will have strong skills to provide comprehensive, person-centered pharmaceutical care to people with infectious diseases and foster interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize drug therapy and prevent adverse medication events. Additional information on the Department and College is available at the website: https://pep.pharmacy.ufl.edu/.
UF Health Shands: Shands is a nationally recognized academic medical center located in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. UF Health Shands Hospital provides diverse and comprehensive patient care services including pediatric, critical care, hematology/oncology, neurosurgical, cardiovascular and general medicine services. https://ufhealth.org/shands-university-florida
The University of Florida College of Pharmacy values the benefit of having a team that consists of diverse talents, skills, strengths, points of view and experiences. The college is committed to cultivating an environment where everyone is respected for their intrinsic value, and developing the next generation of clinicians and scientists who will positively impact the health of others. We’re committed to creating a working environment where everyone can be heard and recognized for their contributions. In recognition of such efforts, the College of Pharmacy is the 3-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.
Expected Salary:Commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits information:Employment Benefits include: Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more. Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan. Leave: UF Faculty and Staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts. To learn more visit: hr.ufl.edu/benefits Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must have a PharmD degree with 2 years of post-graduate training (residency or fellowship) or equivalent experience, with a focus in infectious diseases pharmacy practice. Applicants must be eligible for Florida Pharmacist licensure.
Preferred Qualifications:Completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and a PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Residency, previous teaching experience (didactic and/or experiential), evidence of scholarship, experience in mentoring students and/or postgraduate trainees, and prior experience providing culturally competent care to a diverse patient population are preferred. A background in infectious diseases pharmacy practice is strongly preferred.
Excellent teaching and communication skills are essential.
Special Instructions to Applicants:The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is filled. Application review will begin when a viable candidate pool is established.
Qualified applicants should submit an application that includes: a CV, a cover letter that describes qualifications and teaching/clinical experience, teaching philosophy, and a list of at least three professional references. Applications will be kept confidential, and references will not be contacted without permission.
As a part of our review for research and research support positions, we look for a full CV which includes all professional appointments/engagements, all post-secondary education, and all publications from post-secondary education and all respective dates. Please be sure to not use acronyms in your CV. This CV should include names of entities associated with any projects.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript / proof of degree to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/. The University of Florida College of Pharmacy values the benefit of having a team that consists of diverse talents, skills, strengths, points of view and experiences. The college is committed to cultivating an environment where everyone is respected for their intrinsic value, and developing the next generation of clinicians and scientists who will positively impact the health of others. We’re committed to creating a working environment where everyone can be heard and recognized for their contributions. In recognition of such efforts, the College of Pharmacy is the 3-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award. Health Assessment Required: No