Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice

Job Summary

The Department of Pharmacy Practice within the College of Pharmacy at Purdue University invites applications for a 12-month acute care clinical assistant/associate professor position (non-tenure track) starting in July 2025.

The successful candidate will engage in teaching, service and scholarship activities in accordance with the College of Pharmacy’s mission to educate and train students to become leading pharmacists and scientists, advance scientific discovery and development, and maximize global health outcomes through patient care and public service.  The responsibilities of the position will include the following:
 
•    Teach clinical pharmacy topics within the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program
•    Establish an acute care (any specialty) clinical pharmacy practice for experiential training and patient care
•    Perform scholarly activities based on clinical and/or educational endeavors
•    Engage with community partners for collaboration in research and student development 
 
The Department of Pharmacy Practice is highly integrative and collaborative. The mission of the department is to demonstrate excellence through performance in the areas of teaching, service, and scholarship. The Department consists of clinical and tenure-track faculty and has a clinical footprint in West Lafayette and Indianapolis, Indiana. The successful candidate will join one of the largest departments in pharmacy practice in the country, and provide high-quality teaching in the College’s professional program, engage in productive interdisciplinary research, and participate in service activities at various levels.

The Purdue University College of Pharmacy has several outstanding strengths, currently ranking #9 among colleges of pharmacy according to US News and World Report with $35 million in total extramural funding, according to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. The College of Pharmacy is committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages each individual to strive to reach his or her own potential. In pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, the University seeks to develop and nurture diversity. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 
•    PharmD degree from an ACPE accredited Doctor of Pharmacy Program
•    Completion of Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) and Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY2) Residency/Fellowship Training/or equivalent experience
•    Excellent organizational and communication skills 
•    Ability to work independently and effectively interact with students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents
•    Evidence of or eligibility for Indiana licensure as a professional pharmacist by start date

Preferred Qualifications: 
•    Experience in infectious diseases, internal medicine, critical care, or other applicable acute care pharmacy specialty
•    Evidence of teaching excellence

Salary and compensation are highly competitive and commensurate with the candidate's experience and achievements. Visit Human Resources - Purdue University for more specifics. 

Application Process
To apply, please visit careers.purdue.edu. Applications must be completed through SuccessFactors and must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching statement. Applicants should also submit three names of professional references with contact information. 
 
Application reviews begin on December 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. A background check will be required for employment in the position.

Inquiries can be sent to: Monica L. Miller, PharmD, MS, Clinical Professor and Chair of Search Committee, at mille355@purdue.edu. 

About Purdue University
As Indiana’s land grant institution established in 1869, Purdue is one of the nation’s leading public research universities. Located in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue offers faculty a great work and non-work environment. Recently recognized as one of the safest cities in Indiana, West Lafayette is centrally located to a number of major business centers including Chicago (2 hours), Indianapolis (1 hour), Cincinnati (3 hours), Louisville (3 hours), Columbus (3.5 hours), and St. Louis (4 hours). Purdue’s Research Park is home to over 300 business start-ups, many of which originated from faculty innovations. For more information about Purdue University, please visit https://www.purdue.edu/.

For a complete list of benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA Employer
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.