What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist, ATC position at University of Illinois Chicago?
Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist, ATC
Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist, ATC
Hiring Department: Pharmacy Practice
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1042402
Posting Close Date: 09/04/2026
Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $133,000-$171,000. 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.
Summary/Description:
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 outpatient Antithrombosis team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to patients in the area of antithrombosis management at the UI Health Hospital & Clinics. The clinic sees patients with major disease states requiring short or long-term anticoagulation therapy with traditional and direct oral anticoagulants, including patients with venous thromboembolism, atrial fibrillation, mechanical heart valves, ischemic stroke, peripheral vascular disease, and various hypercoagulable states. The clinic also sees high-risk patients who are pregnant and pediatric patients in need of anticoagulant therapy. Consults for peri-procedure bridging therapy are also handled. 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.
Duties:
The clinical pharmacists in ATC work under the Antithrombosis Therapy Management Protocol for all items, including drug initiation and selection, ordering and monitoring labs, dose adjustments, ordering refills, discontinuation of therapy, and patient education. Each clinic encounter is billed using facility fee charges. The candidate will also be responsible for nurse, physician, and pharmacy staff development; coordinating and conducting quality initiative projects; and developing collaborative treatment and research protocols. The new hire will be assigned to ATC 4 days per week with 1 office day per week. The hours will be Monday - Friday during the day.
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.
Qualifications:
- PharmD and PGY1 residency experience required.
- PGY2 Ambulatory Care residency or 2-3 years of equivalent clinical experience 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.
- Academic rank commensurate with experience.
How and When to Apply:
Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applications may only be submitted via the University's online application system. At https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20551?c=uic
For fullest consideration, submit complete application materials by September 4, 2026. Applications must include all the following:
- A letter of intent describing relevant qualification, experience, and interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information of three professional references
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.
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Salary : $133,000 - $171,000