| Job Description: |
The Department of Pharmacy Education and Practice (PEP) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track position with an acute care/internal medicine focus at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor (Instructional or Clinical). This is an exciting opportunity to join the PEP faculty at the Lake Nona campus of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, located in Orlando. The ideal candidate will be able to play an important role in all student-centered activities at the Lake Nona campus and excel in teaching, scholarship (if applicable), and service to the college. Responsibilities for an Instructional Assistant/Associate Professor will include didactic teaching in the PharmD program focusing on health-system based pharmacy practice; advising students and student organizations; and actively participating in the department and College. Responsibilities for a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor will include didactic teaching in the PharmD program focusing on health-system based pharmacy practice; scholarly pursuits; advising students and student organizations; and actively participating in the department and College. Position title (Instructional or Clinical) will be based on the candidate’s preference.
UF Research and Academic Center in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL
Located in Orlando Florida’s Lake Nona Medical City, the University of Florida Research and Academic Center was founded in 2012 to serve as a bridge between research, education and community service programs of the university’s other campuses with partnering organizations in central Florida. The Orlando campus houses a nationally ranked Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program, world-class research facilities, and a team of faculty, researchers, and staff dedicated to advancing the field of pharmaceutics and improving public health.
The PEP Department and the UF College of Pharmacy: The Department of Pharmacy Education and Practice is the largest department in the college and home to the clinical faculty. The department’s faculty are highly interactive and engaged leaders in pharmacy practice, education, and research/scholarship in these areas. The department has strong faculty in the department’s Health System-Based Pharmacotherapy Division. Research strengths in the department include infectious diseases, health disparities, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. The UF College of Pharmacy ranks among the top four pharmacy colleges in the nation. In recognition of its efforts to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment, the College of Pharmacy received the Insight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award three years in a row (2021-2023). 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 the UF Health and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, situated on a campus serving over 55,000 students. Opportunities to build cross-college collaborations are abundant. Additional information on the Department and College is available at the website: https://pep.pharmacy.ufl.edu/.
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 #4 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 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.
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| Expected Salary: |
Commensurate with education and experience.
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
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| 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 experience; 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.
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