Academic Pharmacy Fellow

Academic Pharmacy Fellow – School of Pharmacy Position Summary

MCW School of Pharmacy is seeking applications for an Academic Fellow. This individual will be appointed as a full-time, year-round non-tenure track Clinical Instructor.

This position is a 2-year post-graduate opportunity, designed to prepare pharmacists for a career in pharmacy education through training in teaching, curriculum development, college service, mentoring, scholarship and clinical practice with an anticipated start date of 8/1/2026. Individuals that have completed PGY1 or PGY2 training program can apply for a one-year fellowship.

The clinical responsibilities of the fellow will be consistent with experiences provided in a PGY1 residency. The fellows will be exposed to a variety of teaching responsibilities, including lecturing, facilitating small group-based learning, course coordination and student assessment. In addition to extensive academic experience, the fellows will also participate in direct patient-care rotations in primary care. This position reports to the Academic Fellowship Director in the School of Pharmacy.

The training year will consist of approximately 60% teaching- and academic-related duties and 40% clinical practice. Highlights of the training program include participating for the entire year on a college committee, extensive teaching experience and flexible clinical practice opportunities. At the end of the training program, academic fellows will be well prepared for a career in academia.

• Design, implement, facilitate, and deliver innovative educational content within the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
• Develop skills in educational training through a variety of classroom experiences (i.e., didactic lecturing, facilitating skills labs, and small group active-learning environments).
• Participate in a longitudinal specialty area of academia (i.e., Assessment, Curriculum, Admissions, Faculty Affairs, etc.).
• Precept introductory and/or advanced pharmacy practice students on clinical rotations.
• Engage in mentorship activities through student organizations and community service.
• Exhibit professionalism through participation in pharmacy and interprofessional organizations and serving as student organization mentor.
• Complete the MCW School of Pharmacy Teaching Certificate Program.
• Complete the MCW Kinetic 3 Teaching Academy.
• Precept students in a clinical telehealth program.

• Complete the MCW School of Pharmacy Research Certificate Program.
• Complete a research project related to the scholarship of teaching, learning and/or education.
• Present research data at a professional meeting and the Annual MCW School of Pharmacy Research Symposium annually.
• Submit paper for publication (systemic review, educational innovation, etc.).
• Represent the college at selected professional meetings (regional and national presence).
• Submission of a grant proposal will be taught and is highly encouraged.

• Refine clinical practice skills by maintaining clinical practice skills and providing patient-centered care in a specialty of fellow's choice (ambulatory care, internal medicine, cardiology, etc.).
• Develop pharmacy practice experience and expertise in support of the clinical knowledge expected of a faculty member.
• Coordinate and participate in health fairs and population health initiatives.

• Applicants must hold a PharmD degree from an accredited U.S. program (or equivalent).
• Individuals who have completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency or a PGY-2 specialty residency or a fellowship and are interested in pursuing a career in academia are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants without a PGY-1 residency will be interviewed based on their academic performance/experience.
• All applications must be eligible for Wisconsin licensure and obtain Wisconsin licensure within 120 days of employment.
• Applicants should submit a letter of application describing their qualifications, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.

Please contact Sarah Paul, Pharmacy School Administrator,sapaulfor for additional information or questions.