Academic Fellow

Posting Summary

Position Title Academic Fellow FLSA Exempt Department Division Of Clinical and Administrative Sciences

Job Summary

Xavier University of Louisiana is accepting applications for the open position of Academic Fellow. The Fellowship in Clinical Pharmacy Education at Xavier University College of Pharmacy is a 12-month postgraduate program offered to pharmacy professionals with a strong interest in pursuing a career in academia. The fellow will have the opportunity to train in a culturally diverse environment with practical experience in teaching, scholarship, service, and clinical practice.

The academic fellow will work with administrators and faculty to gain teaching experience in a variety of classroom settings, precepting APPE students, and participating in scholarship. The program also includes opportunities to gain insights about curriculum design and program assessment. In the process, the fellow will obtain a teaching certificate. AA/EOE

Here is a list of some of the learning experiences that the fellow will gain during this program:

* Didactic and Experiential Teaching

* Scholarship

* Service to the University, Profession, and Community

* Clinical Practice

* Experiential Education

* Student Affairs

* Curriculum and Assessment

* Other Elective Opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

* Pharm.

D. degree and PGY-1 residency training or pharmacy experience in clinical practice settings.

* Pharmacy licensure within State of Louisiana

* Curriculum Vitae & letter of intent

* 3 Letters of reference

* College of Pharmacy transcript

Preferred Qualifications

See minimum qualifications

Special Requirements Summary Work Hours

Full-time

KSA's

Knowledge, Education, Experience, and Proficiencies

* Pharmacy experience in a clinical setting

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Professionalism and leadership skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Description

List of Duties of the Fellowship

The fellowship is one year long. During the year, the fellow will complete experiences in all pillars of academia. The training year will consist of approximately 60-70% teaching- and academic-related duties and 30-40% clinical practice. Here is a list of the fellowship's duties:

Teaching and College Service

* Design, implement, facilitate, and deliver innovative educational content within the Doctor of Pharmacy program

* The fellow will assist or act as the primary instructor in both didactic and experiential courses of the College as assigned by the Division Chair.

* Engage in a long-term focus within a specialty area of academia (e.g., Assessment, Curriculum, Admissions, Faculty Affairs, etc.).

* Develop skills essential for effective course coordination, provide preceptorship to Advanced Pharmacy Practice students during clinical rotations, and engage in mentorship through student organizations and community service activities.

* Complete the ASHP Teaching Certificate for Pharmacists Program (if not already completed)

Scholarship

* Complete a research project related to the scholarship of teaching, learning, and/or education

* Present research data at a professional meeting and submit a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal prior to the end of the fellowship

Clinical Practice

* The fellow shall be required to maintain a practice site in either Ambulatory Care or Internal Medicine for one day a week.

* The fellow shall coordinate, and staff health fairs or other community outreach events as scheduled through the Xavier University Health and Wellness Center. This includes supervising pharmacy practice at these events.

* Cultivate pharmacy practice experience and expertise to complement the clinical knowledge required of a faculty member.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S438P

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 02/03/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Date 01/13/2025 Application Review Date Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

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About Xavier

About Xavier

Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, XULA is Catholic and historically Black. Located in New Orleans, the ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. This preparation takes place in a diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service.