Description

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy (Memphis) is seeking a full-time non-tenure track faculty member (focus on oncology) in a limited-term appointment at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science.

Responsibilities
Applicants should demonstrate excellence as an engaging and effective communicator (written and oral), teacher, and mentor. Experience in classroom and small group learning settings with lecturing, active learning, and facilitating recitations and co-curricular activities are required. Core Oncology service responsibilities include improved adherence, accurate medication lists, resolve medication, related problems including errors and duplication, improve compliance with treatment plans, educate patients and family, lessen cost, and provide therapeutic drug monitoring. A commitment to working with students, faculty, staff, community members, and stakeholders is expected.  Demonstrated ability or potential to produce scholarly activity in an academic setting in the form of peer-reviewed publications is essential.  Candidates who have a PharmD, Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP), record of peer-reviewed publications, and evidence of funded grants are preferred.

Teaching:  The Department Chair or designee will assign teaching responsibilities that may include didactic lecturing, experiential training, course directorship, and participating in various other teaching activities. The starting estimated percent effort in teaching is 40%.

Scholarship:  Develop, grow, and maintain national recognition in oncology medicine through an active program of scholarship that includes peer-reviewed publications on a regular annual basis. Identify and apply for external funding. Presentations at national, regional, and local meetings are expected. The starting estimated percent effort in scholarship is 10%.

Service:  Establish and maintain local, state, and national recognition in the field of oncology pharmacy practice. Participate in College, Departmental, and UT Health Science Center Campus committees as deemed appropriate. The starting estimated percent effort in service is 10%.

Patient Care:  Provide outstanding oncology pharmacy services, develop oncology teaching service, and participate in PGY2 residency training. The starting estimated percent effort in patient care is 40%

Requirements

EDUCATION: PharmD Degree and have completed a PGY2 Oncology Specialty Pharmacy Residency or have at least 5 years of experience in education and pharmacy practice.  

LICENSES: Must be eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist in Tennessee.