What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Medication Safety and Quality position at University of Illinois Chicago?
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Medication Safety and Quality
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Medication Safety and Quality
Hiring Department: Hospital Pharmacy
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1042001
Posting Close Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Salary: The budgeted salary rate for the position is $99,949 - $105,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
The Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Medication Safety and Quality works with the Senior Associate Director for Safety and Quality to assure and promote the safe use of medications at UI Health. This position requires interdisciplinary collaboration with healthcare providers with medication-related responsibilities (e.g., physicians, nurses, pharmacists, quality management, safety and risk management) to investigate, measure, analyze and improve the safety of the organization's medication use system. The Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Medication Safety and Quality also participates in the precepting of pharmacy students and residents, at the direction of the Senior Associate Director for Medication Safety and Quality.
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- PharmD degree from an ACPE accredited Doctor of Pharmacy Program.
- Must present evidence of, or eligibility for, Illinois licensure as a professional pharmacist by start date.
- Must possess knowledge and skills such that they qualify for a non-tenured clinical faculty position within the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the UIC College of Pharmacy. Academic rank commensurate with experience.
- Evidence of expertise in Medication/Patient Safety e.g., CPPS Certification or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Highly preferred: strong clinical knowledge base; analytical and problem-solving skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to consistently meet deadlines; demonstrate flexibility and ability to work independently and adapt to a changing work environment; excellent planning, time management and organizational skills.
- 5 or more years' experience in a medication safety and quality role in an academic medical center.
- Experience with provision of didactic and experiential teaching of medication safety and quality concepts.
- Highly preferred strong clinical knowledge base; analytical and problem solving skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to consistently meet deadlines; demonstrate flexibility and ability to work independently and adapt to a changing work environment; excellent planning, time management and organizational skills.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20312?c=uic
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Salary : $99,949 - $105,000