Visiting Assistant Professor of Pharmacology

Overview

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. The University offers nearly 40 majors across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The Wegmans School of Pharmacy prepares pharmacists for lives of intellectual, professional, and civic integrity with high first-time NAPLEX pass rates.

Visit the university site at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The Wegmans School of Pharmacy is seeking a non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor of Pharmacology with a 3-year contract, 12-month, renewable based on performance.

• Collaboratively develop and enhance pharmaceutical sciences education in the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
• Create and deliver course material and/or coordinate team-instructed courses in the campus and online pathways.
• Provide didactic instruction in assigned courses within the Pharmacology sequence (Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, etc.) following course syllabi.
• Contribute to student orientation and immersion components of Online Pathway instruction.
• Engage in innovative teaching methods, including lectures, asynchronous content delivery, demonstrations, and student engagement activities.
• Participate in scholarly activities, including research, publication, and presentations relevant to pharmacology or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Work collaboratively and productively with colleagues in co-instructed courses and scholarly endeavors.
• Contribute and participate in service in the department, school, university, and the discipline/profession.
• Mentor students in their academic and professional development, including co-curricular activities.
• Participate in the assessment of student learning course outcomes, program learning outcomes, global learning outcomes, and co-curricular learning outcomes.
• Participate in the interviewing of student and faculty applicants.
• Expected workload distribution (Teaching: 60 – 70%, Service: 20%, Scholarship: 10 – 20%)

Qualified applicants will hold a Ph.D. in Pharmacology or a related discipline. Previous academic experience, especially in a professional pharmacy program, is highly desirable. Successful candidates will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong desire to contribute to the growth and development of the school through teaching, scholarship, and service in an innovative, thoughtful, and enthusiastic manner.

• Teaching Excellence:
  Proven ability to deliver effective instruction in pharmacology, utilizing innovative and engaging teaching methods in both campus and online settings.
• Research and Scholarship:
  Demonstrated potential or track record of scholarly contributions, with a commitment to advancing research in pharmacology and securing internal/external funding.
• Student Mentorship:
  Strong commitment to mentoring and supporting the academic, professional, and research development of students.
• Technological Proficiency:
  Skilled in using educational technologies, learning management systems, and online instructional design tools.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration with students, colleagues, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Diversity and Inclusion:
  Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive environment that supports a diverse student and faculty population.

• Sitting and Standing:
  Extended periods of sitting during lectures, meetings, and office hours; occasional standing while teaching or presenting.
• Walking:
  Moving between classrooms, offices, and campus facilities.
• Speaking and Hearing:
  Clear verbal communication for lectures and discussions; ability to hear student questions and engage in dialogue.
• Visual Acuity:
  Reading printed and digital materials, grading papers, and preparing presentations.
• Manual Dexterity:
  Typing on a computer, handling books, and using teaching…