Pharmacy Informatics; Adjunct Pool), School of Pharmacy

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Pharmacy Informatics (Adjunct Pool), School of Pharmacy

The primary responsibility of the Adjunct Faculty member is teaching. We are seeking adjunct faculty to teach the following course at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI):

PHAR 6430 Introduction to Pharmacy Informatics (Fall semester, 2 credits)

This introductory course in pharmacy informatics focuses on medication therapy related knowledge, applications and data within health care systems. Informatics consists of the acquisition, storage, analysis, use and dissemination of data to help provide safe, evidenced-based patient care. Historical as well as prospective development, application and implementation of technology for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to support and streamline workflow will be highlighted with an emphasis upon best practices and systems to increase efficiency across the medication use process and improve patient safety.

The successful candidate must share in the mission of KGI and the School of Pharmacy. The Adjunct Faculty member reports directly to the Program Director of Clinical Sciences and works with other faculty.

Minimum of a PharmD degree and one year experience in the field of pharmacy informatics. A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience, prior experience in teaching for active learning preferred. Experience with the Canvas learning management system is a plus.

Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential function of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Provides high-quality student instruction.
• Evaluates student performance (e.g., written assignments, examinations, in-class activities).
• Provides remedial instruction, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential function of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and collaboratively with other departments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing; possess the ability to listen to all points of view, build consensus, and inform others of policies and decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and present complex issues to diverse individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

This is a part-time, exempt, adjunct faculty position and is not eligible for benefits.

Schedules will vary depending on course assignments and the needs of the department or the Institute.

The base salary range for this position is $2,500 - $15,000 per semester, depending on credits per course.

Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans. Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for…