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VCU School of Pharmacy is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach a 1-credit hour elective course focused on pharmaceutical industry fellowship preparation and training during the Spring 2027 semester. This elective course will provide second and third year pharmacy students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a fellowship in the pharmaceutical industry. Instructor responsibilities include development of the course syllabus and course content, presentation of course content, use of Canvas as the course learning management system, grading of all assignments, and submission of course grades. The course may be delivered in-person or remotely. Qualified candidates outside of the Richmond area are encouraged to apply.

Unit: School of Pharmacy

Department: Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Science

About Virginia Commonwealth University
VCU is a top 50 public research university with a genuine commitment to student success and community service. One of just a handful of universities to receive both a "Very High Research Activity" status and a "Community Engaged" designation from the Carnegie Foundation, VCU also hosts the region's top-rated medical center. The medical campus is home to top-ranked programs in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, and Health Professions, as well as the Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care, the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Pauley Heart Center, the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health, among many other institutes and centers.

About the School of Pharmacy
The School of Pharmacy (SOP) has a 127-year tradition beginning with the Medical College of Virginia and continuing to the present. Ranked in the Top 20 of Schools of Pharmacy nationwide, the SOP is dedicated to graduating outstanding future scientists and pharmacists who will develop new medicines and therapies, improve human health, foster exemplary research, and provide sustaining contributions to interprofessional patient care.

Position Responsibilities

VCU School of Pharmacy is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach a 1-credit hour elective course focused on pharmaceutical industry fellowship preparation and training during the Spring 2027 semester. This elective course will provide second and third year pharmacy students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a fellowship in the pharmaceutical industry. Qualified candidates outside of the Richmond area are encouraged to apply.

Instructor responsibilities include development of the course syllabus and course content, presentation of course content, use of Canvas as the course learning management system, grading of all assignments, and submission of course grades. The course may be delivered in-person or remotely.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree
• Completed fellowship training in the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience teaching Doctor of Pharmacy students

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience, with a minimum rate of $2,000 per credit hour.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Laura Frankart
Contact Email: lamorgan@vcu.edu