Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice

Position Summary:

ACPHS is seeking a dedicated and dynamic faculty member to join the Department of Pharmacy Practice as an Assistant Professor with primary responsibilities in the Pharmacy Skills courses and as an Institutional preceptor. This position focuses on teaching, developing, and assessing skills-based learning experiences in the in the Pharmacy Practice Skills course. The faculty member will teach pharmacy students, ensuring they gain the necessary competencies to excel in pharmacy practice. The ideal candidate will be passionate about student learning, committed to innovative teaching methods, and collaborative in working with faculty and staff to enhance the pharmacy curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach and facilitate laboratory-based courses in pharmacy practice skills, including but not limited to sterile product compounding and related pharmacy calculations, USP 797 and USP 800, patient counseling, medication preparation and distribution, discharge counseling, formulary management
• Develop, implement, and assess innovative teaching strategies to engage students in active learning.
• Design and grade practical assessments, case-based learning activities, and simulations to evaluate student competencies
• Maintain a practice in institutional pharmacy and serve as an institutional rotation preceptor for IPPE and APPE students as assigned. 
• Provide mentorship and guidance to students in professional development, ethical decision-making, and patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with faculty members to align laboratory content with didactic coursework and experiential learning.
• Develop course materials, instructional videos, and standardized patient cases.
• Participate in curriculum development and continuous quality improvement initiatives within the program.
• Engage in professional development activities to stay current in pharmacy education and practice trends.
• Contribute to service activities within the college and the broader pharmacy community.

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited institution or equivalent.
  • Postgraduate residency training (PGY1 or PGY2) or equivalent experience in pharmacy practice.
  • Licensed pharmacist in NY
  • Demonstrated experience or interest in teaching pharmacy practice skills and laboratory-based courses.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to student success and a passion for teaching.
• Preferred:
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited institution or equivalent.
  • Prior experience in academic instruction, precepting, or clinical skills training.
  • Familiarity with active learning methodologies and competency-based assessments.
  • Experience with instructional technology and simulation-based learning.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

1. Cover Letter highlighting qualifications and teaching philosophy
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Contact information for three professional references
4. Teaching portfolio (if available)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For inquiries, please contact Human Resources (humanresources@acphs.edu)

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Please note that this posting is not all-inclusive of the job responsibilities or qualifications of the position. The essential functions of the job may or may not have been fully described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.  

Additional Information: 

This position is based in Albany, NY. The duties and responsibilities of this role require the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or interaction with our community, requiring all work to be performed full-time on-site. Standard work hours are from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST, Monday through Friday. Additional details pertaining to this position will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits:

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental and vision benefits, free life insurance and disability programs, tuition assistance programs, retirement plan with employer match and contribution, and generous time off including 20 paid holidays plus paid sick and vacation time. Additional perks include wellness rewards, free gym access, free parking, identity theft protection and many others. Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles. 

ACPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our hiring and employment practices.