What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice position at University of Rhode Island?
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2025. Applications received after November 15, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
The College of Pharmacy is on the main campus in Washington County Rhode Island. Washington County is Rhode Island's southernmost region, covering 100 miles of coastline, and sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. The College of Pharmacy is a welcoming and inclusive community of scholars with a vision to "Advance Health and Transform Communities". The College community seeks to pursue lives of service and intellectual exploration to solve scientific challenges and deliver progressive interdisciplinary healthcare with compassion and intention.
The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy invites applications for a full-time, calendar-year, non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor position in Pharmacy Practice, specializing in acute care pharmacy with a content focus on cardiology. This three-year appointment, housed in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research, carries responsibilities in clinical teaching, service, and scholarly activity, with the position to be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. Continuation beyond the initial term is expected based on successful performance review. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The selected candidate will be expected to develop an exemplary clinical practice model and advance the role of the clinical pharmacist as a clinician scholar.
The Department of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research prepares outstanding and compassionate pharmacists and health outcomes specialists that excel as clinicians, scholars, and leaders. We aim to strengthen and diversify the practice of pharmacy. We seek a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy committed to expanding our community of scholars that work together and inspire one another in teaching, research, practice, and service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other duties as assigned.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
1. Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college or university.
2. Licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in Rhode Island.
3. PGY1 and PGY2 residencies, or equivalent experience (i.e., minimum 5 years of clinical experience).
4. Clinical expertise within the expansive discipline of acute care pharmacy practice - cardiology emphasis.
5. Eligibility for or achievement of Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCCP or BCPS with advanced cardiology certification(s) preferred).
6. Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
7. Proficiency in written communication skills.
PREFERRED:
1. Evidence of teaching effectiveness in the classroom and clinical/experiential teaching.
2. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and clinical practice.
3. Evidence of scholarly productivity or potential for scholarly contributions.
4. Ability to teach a broad range of disorders in acute care pharmacy practice and cardiology.
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URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts.
All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
Union: AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors
Status: Calendar Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited
Department: Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Curriculum Vitae.
(#3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Position Number: 107336
Posting Number: F00488
Posting Date: 10/22/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15857
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