Faculty Instructor - Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh
Instructor (9-month appointment)
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Pharmacy

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy is seeking a highly motivated and team-orientated individual with expertise and experience in teaching foundational pharmaceutical sciences. The ideal applicant will have an established track record of accomplishments in science-based teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional degree level. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in subjects related to the pharmaceutical sciences that may include topics such as biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, drug development, dosage forms, anatomy & physiology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. This instruction will include large and small classroom settings, active learning, engaging education, and high-quality assessments in order to support our legacy of excellence in education. The incumbent will work seamlessly with faculty from both the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics in order to ensure that all accreditation standards and contemporary content needs are met for our learners. The individual is expected to teach in the professional and graduate programs and may assist in the development and teaching of undergraduate courses that will increase awareness and stimulate interest in the school’s Doctor of Pharmacy and MS/PhD Programs.

The faculty position will be at the rank of Instructor in the appointment stream and will be based on a 9-month appointment. The ideal candidate will have a PharmD and/or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences; other health-related disciplines will also be considered. The ideal candidate will have prior teaching experience with an objective track record of high-quality instruction. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The School of Pharmacy, a leader in education, practice and research, is one of six schools of the health sciences located on the Oakland campus. The School of Pharmacy is at the forefront of educating pharmacy’s future practitioners and scientists with a total enrollment of over 500 students. The School of Pharmacy partners with UPMC, one of the leading integrated health care delivery networks in the country, to provide state-of-the-art pharmacy services and patient care. For more information about the School of Pharmacy, visit http://www.pharmacy.pitt.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply at https://www.join.pitt.edu/ Requisition #25002638 at Pitt | University of Pittsburgh and submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of four references, and summaries of teaching philosophy and educational accomplishments to:

Robert Gibbs, PhD, Search Committee Chair; University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy; Email: gibbsr@pitt.edu

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.