Description

Non-Tenure Track Faculty – Didactic Teaching Focus

Department of Pharmacy Practice

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy

Applications are invited for a 12-month, non-tenure-track pharmacy faculty position in the Department of Pharmacy Practice on the main UAMS campus in Little Rock, Arkansas. This faculty position at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level will contribute to the educational, scholarly, and service missions of the UAMS College of Pharmacy, with particular focus dedicated to didactic instruction and course coordination. The faculty member will participate in a wide variety of didactic instruction activities using innovative teaching and assessment methods to support student learning and engagement. The successful candidate will also collaborate with faculty and educational support personnel to coordinate team-taught didactic course(s). Scholarly endeavors and dissemination of scholarly works through professional meeting presentations and peer-reviewed publications are required. Service to the Department, College, and profession is also expected.

The UAMS College of Pharmacy offers the opportunity to provide excellent pharmacy education in a stimulating environment where delivery of superb patient care is integrated with nationally and internationally recognized research. The College of Pharmacy is home to more than 55 faculty members, 22 research faculty and staff members, 35 residents and graduate students, and approximately 330 students. UAMS is the state’s only health sciences university, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a main campus in Little Rock; a Northwest Arkansas regional campus in Fayetteville; a statewide network of regional campuses; and eight institutes. UAMS is the only adult Level 1 trauma center in the state. UAMS is the state’s largest public employer with more than 12,000 employees. 

Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. UAMS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence.

Requirements

The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding teaching skills as well as passion and enthusiasm for the pursuit of teaching excellence. The candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills. Candidates must hold an earned PharmD, hold or be eligible for Arkansas pharmacist licensure, and have completed residency training (or at least 3 years of practice experience). Previous faculty experience in course coordination and scholarly pursuits is preferred. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with education and experience. 

Candidates should submit via email a letter of intent summarizing interest and qualifications, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Amy M. Franks, PharmD, Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice; email: afranks@uams.edu; phone: (501) 296-1296. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.