What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/ Clinical Pharmacist, Addiction Consult Team position at University of Illinois Chicago?
Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/ Clinical Pharmacist, Addiction Consult Team
Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/ Clinical Pharmacist, Addiction Consult Team
Hiring Department: Pharmacy Practice
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1041839
Posting Close Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Salary: The budgeted salary rate for the position is $133,000 - $155,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
The UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, is seeking a full-time, motivated professional for the position of Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist who will be assigned to UI Health's inpatient Addiction Consult Team (ACT).
The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to hospitalized patients with substance abuse disorders, including, but not limited to, opioids and alcohol. The hospital is a 450-bed academic institution located approximately 2 miles west of downtown Chicago. The hospital serves an urban, indigent patient population.
The Retzky College of Pharmacy, with campuses in Chicago and Rockford, is the #1 college of pharmacy in the state of Illinois and #6 in total research grant funding, according to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). More information about the College and Department of Pharmacy Practice can be found at https://pharmacy.uic.edu and https://dpp.pharmacy.uic.edu.
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.
Duties:
The ACT clinical pharmacist is an integral member of the hospital's multidisciplinary team. The Clinical Pharmacist's duties include optimizing medication management for patients diagnosed with substance use disorders, ensuring the coordination of drug therapy decision-making among healthcare personnel, and coordinating the medication management of this patient population during the transition from hospital admission to hospital discharge.
The academic responsibilities of the clinical faculty member (Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) include the provision of didactic lectures and precepting entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy students, PGY1 residents, and PGY2 residents. Scholarly activities, including presentations and publications, are an expectation as well. Academic rank commensurate with experience.
Qualifications:
- PharmD and PGY1 residency experience required.
- PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency or Fellowship in psychiatry or substance abuse disorder management is preferred
- Candidates must present evidence of, or eligibility for, Illinois licensure as a professional pharmacist at time of employment.
- 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.
For fullest consideration, submit a completed application by the close date. A letter of intent and current curriculum vitae must be attached to the application. The names and e-mail contact information of three professional references must be submitted directly into the application.
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/20176?c=uic
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Salary : $133,000 - $155,000