Clinical Faculty​/Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist Hiring Department:
Pharmacy Practice

Location:

Chicago, IL USA Requisition  Close Date: 11/9/2026

Salary:
The budgeted salary range for
the position is $133,000-$171,000

About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC 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 Pulmonary
team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care
to patients with pulmonary diseases (e.g. asthma and chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD)). The pharmacist will join a team of providers to deliver
care to patients in an Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) facility via a
telehealth model. 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and   Duties:

The clinical pharmacist will be assigned to the in-person IDOC pulmonary telemedicine clinic 4 days per week, with 1 office day per week. The hours will be Monday – Friday during the day. The clinical pharmacist will work under a hospital-approved protocol to participate directly in the assessment and management of patients with asthma and COPD. The pharmacist will recommend and implement an evidence-based care plan in collaboration with the treating credentialed practitioner;

initiate, modify, or discontinue drug therapy for treatment of pulmonary diseases to achieve therapeutic goals; and order laboratory tests to assist in the management of asthma and COPD. 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 academic responsibilities of the clinical faculty member (Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) include the provision of didactic lectures and precepting…