Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

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Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Medicine/Physicians

Department: 32060000 - PH-PHARMTHERAPY TRNSL RSCH

Classification Title:

Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Job Description:

The Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research (PTR (https://ptr.pharmacy.ufl.edu/) ) invites applications for a full time (1.0 FTE) 12-month faculty position as a Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track). This is an exciting opportunity to join the PTR faculty at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, located in Gainesville, Florida. The ideal candidate will have expertise implementing Pharmacogenomics into clinical practice, experience with pharmacist billing, and/or entrepreneurial experience. Additionally, candidates will have the opportunity to excel in teaching, scholarship, and clinical research/practice.

Position responsibilities will include collaborating within the UF Health Precision Medicine Program to conduct clinical research and expand clinical implementation of pharmacogenetics, including practice within the Pharmacogenetics Consult Service (https://myrx.ufhealth.org/) . Responsibilities will also include didactic and clinical teaching within the PharmD program, focusing on pharmacogenomics; advising students and student organizations; and actively participating in the department and College.

The Department of PTR and the UF College of Pharmacy:The Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research 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 clinical translational research. The department has a strong ambulatory care group based in the department’s Community-Based Pharmacotherapy Division. Research strengths in the department include precision medicine, pharmacogenomics, infectious diseases, health disparities, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. The UF College of Pharmacy ranks among the top five pharmacy colleges in the nation as ranked by US News and World Report. In recognition of its efforts to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment, the College of Pharmacy has received national recognition as amultiple-time winner (https://pharmacy.ufl.edu/2022/10/17/uf-college-of-pharmacy-receives-national-diversity-award-for-the-second-consecutive-year/) ofInsight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in DiversityAward, a distinction bestowed to only three schools of pharmacy in the past two years. 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.

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 UF Health Cancer Center is nationally recognized and has received NCI designation.

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy strives to provide an accessible and welcoming environment for all who share in our mission-driven pursuit of excellence, including those from diverse backgrounds. 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. In recognition of its efforts to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment, the College of Pharmacy was the recipient of a 2021, 2022, and 2023 Insight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.

Expected Salary:

Salary will be 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: benefits.hr.ufl.edu”

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants should have a PharmD degree with relevant postgraduate training (residency and/or fellowship) or equivalent experience in the field of pharmacogenomics. Excellent communication skills are essential. Applicants must also be eligible for Florida Pharmacy Licensure. An FDLE Criminal Background Check is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous teaching experience, prior experience implementing pharmacogenomics into clinical practice, evidence of scholarship, experience in mentoring students and/or postgraduate trainees, and prior experience mentoring diverse students or providing culturally competent care to a diverse patient population. Candidates with BCPS or BCACP certifications are preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The search committee will accept applications until the position is filled. Application review will begin once a viable candidate pool is reached.

Qualified applicants should submit an application that includes: a CV; a cover letter that describes qualifications and experiences; and a list of at least three professional references. Applicants invited for an on-site interview will have to complete a seminar presentation on a clinical, research, or teaching topic of their interest. 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 dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. 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 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 athttp://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. We welcome applications from candidates who share this vision and who can contribute to excellence in the college’s teaching, research, and clinical mission. We especially encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and persons with disabilities. The University of Florida offers a salary commensurate with education and experience, resources to promotehealth and well-being (https://worklife.hr.ufl.edu/) , and a robust leave package with family-friendly benefits.

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy strives to provide an accessible and welcoming environment for all who share in our mission-driven pursuit of excellence, including those from diverse backgrounds. 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. In recognition of its efforts to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment, the College of Pharmacy was therecipient of a 2021, 2022, and 2023 (https://pharmacy.ufl.edu/2023/10/11/uf-college-of-pharmacy-earns-third-consecutive-insight-into-diversity-health-professions-heed-award/) Insight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.

We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the department’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of underrepresented groups, protected veterans, and persons with disabilities.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. 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.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 21 Dec 2023 Eastern Standard Time

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