Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor

Overview

Position Overview:

The University of Kansas, School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice is seeking candidates for a full-time, 12-month, clinical track (non-tenure) faculty position on the Lawrence, Kansas campus. The appointment is at the assistant or associate level and includes teaching, assessment, and course coordination in the didactic and pharmacy skills curriculum, along with coordination of the Pharmacy School summer camp. Occasional travel between Lawrence, Wichita, and Med Center campuses may be required.

The Department invites applications from practitioners in all areas of pharmacy. Preferred candidates will have broad experiences in advanced pharmacy practice settings and teaching experience in didactic (classroom, continuing education programs), active-learning (laboratory), or experiential (preceptorship) settings. The faculty will contribute to teaching, scholarship, and service. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and expertise. This is a union-covered position within the collective bargaining unit represented by United Academics of Kansas University (UAKU).

75% Teaching:

• Responsible for instruction, assessment, remediation, and course coordination for didactic and active-learning laboratory courses in the Pharmacy School curriculum for the Pharm.
  
  D. program.
• Primary teaching responsibilities will include pharmacy skills and elective courses within the Department of Pharmacy Practice.
• Coordinate the Pharmacy School summer camp, including scheduling activities with the Dean's office, ordering supplies, preparing handouts, and leading hands-on activities during the camp.
• Serve as preceptor for a summer camp teaching rotation offered to fourth-year pharmacy students.

15% Service:

• Support the profession, university, School of Pharmacy, and Department through involvement and leadership roles with various committees and organizations, including but not limited to:
• Serving and chairing university, school, and department committees
• Holding elected positions in professional organizations
• Serving on local, state, and national professional organization committees
• Additional responsibilities may involve serving as an adviser for pharmacy student organizations and providing refereeing for journals, professional association meeting materials, and/or granting agencies.
• Serve impacted communities as a health care professional and citizen by providing community education and professional lectures.

10% Scholarship:

• Research and scholarly activity is expected, including but not limited to:
• Publication of articles, abstracts, and textbook chapters
• Presentations at local, state, and national professional meetings
• Research may include practice-based research with funding as needed to support the research.
• Support may be obtained via practice plans, direct grants, or contracts.
• Much of the scholarship planning and production is expected to take place over the summer due to teaching load during the academic year.

Required Qualifications:

• A terminal degree in pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school). For pre-2000 graduates, a BS degree is considered terminal. (e.g., Pharm
  
  D from ACPE-accredited school)
• Minimum of 3 years' work experience as a pharmacist in a practice setting
• Immunization certification
• Ability to teach professional students in didactic and experiential settings, evidenced by experience in developing presentations and/or previous teaching experience including experiential rotations
• Licensed as a registered pharmacist in the State of Kansas or must obtain licensure through the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of start date

Associate Clinical Professor level: If applying at the Associate Clinical Professor level, the above qualifications apply, plus a strong documented record of teaching, leadership, research, and service accomplishments.

Additional Candidate Instructions:
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three professional references

Application review begins June 22, 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. For questions, contact Dr. Larry Davidow ertised salary range is commensurate with experience. Anticipated start date is Monday, August 3, 2026.