Assistant​/Associate​/Professor of Pharmacy Practice

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pharmacy Practice

A Pharmacy Practice Faculty member is a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track position in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. The position includes a clinical practice in which the faculty member will precept final year pharmacy students. The preferred area of practice is psychiatric pharmacy. The LECOM School of Pharmacy is fully accredited by ACPE with a curriculum that is delivered in a four-year traditional or online distance education program, or three-year accelerated education program.

The faculty member must be willing to be a part of a dynamic program and supportive of collaboration within the school as well as with the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the School of Dental Medicine.

Characteristic job tasks and responsibilities include:

• To promote and preserve the mission of LECOM;
• Teach students at the local campus and in the online distance education pathway;
• Coordinate courses and prepare educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans…etc.) for said courses;
• Prepare demonstrations, lectures, small group discussions, and the selection of suggested and required reading from various sources, and coordinating these educational tools with other faculty members for students in all pathways;
• Develop and institute logistical, instructional, and pedagogical policies for the creation and delivery of online courses.
• Contribute to the planning and administration of the School of Pharmacy;
• Interview prospective candidates for the School of Pharmacy;
• Serve as advisor/mentor to assigned students;
• Serve as advisor to at least one student club;
• Serve on committees as assigned;
• Contribute to the scholarly pursuits of the school by providing, at minimum, one scholarly activity or research project yearly;
• Prepare evaluation tools that will aid in the evaluation of students' work product and help to identify students that are discovered to be weak in various areas;
• Participate in faculty and professional development opportunities;
• Participate in accreditation and other administrative functions;
• Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction;
• Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Assistant/Associate Dean of Pharmacy;
• Works closely and collaboratively with other Faculty and Staff in and on a variety of shared responsibilities, and ensures good communication with other administrative offices;
• Faculty member will contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes;
• Faculty member will contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;
• Faculty member will participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;
• Faculty member will commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach;
• Accept other duties assigned/needed for the Institution's needs.

All applicants must complete the online application om.edu and upload current CV (curriculum vitae) to the application site. The applicant must also email to hr the following: a letter of intent, statement of teaching philosophy, and letters of reference from three professional colleagues.

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Minimum requirements include:

• Must possess ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Must be able to gain and maintain confidence and cooperation of faculty, administration, and students;
• Must be proficient in the use of personal computers, audio/visual equipment, computer programs, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet access; fax machine; photocopier; telephone; other office equipment;
• Effective use of interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;
• Effective use of organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;
• Must be able to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and…