Director, Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences / Faculty of Pharmacy Practice

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Job Title:

Director, Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences / Faculty of Pharmacy Practice

 

Department:

Pharmacy Practice

 

College/Division:

College Of Pharmacy

 

Job Details:

The Department of Pharmacy Practice of Mercer University College of Pharmacy invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position.

 

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities will be to establish, maintain, and update policies and procedures for the introductory pharmacy practice experience (IPPE) program; develop and execute the IPPE curriculum based on ACPE standards, CAPE outcomes, EPAs, and federal and state laws and assist in evaluating the performance of existing preceptors and practice sites as well as assessing potential preceptors and practice sites for participation in the experiential education program. Additional responsibilities include college service and scholarly activity.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess a PharmD with PGY1 and PGY2 residency or equivalent experience (minimum of 2 years of clinical experience), exemplify a passion for didactic teaching, and demonstrate effective communication skills with preceptors, students, and key stakeholders related to experiential education.

About Mercer University:

Mercer University is a nationally-recognized private university with a comprehensive focus. The College of Pharmacy’s vision is to empower ourselves and others to cultivate health and improve lives. Its mission is to enhance health through teaching, research, patient-centered care, and service innovation. It is the top-ranked private college of pharmacy in the Southeast. The Department of Pharmacy Practice has 28 faculty members, both research-intensive and clinical. In addition, the Department works with a comprehensive network of community and large health-system pharmacies, clinics, managed care organizations, and the pharmaceutical industry.

 

Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon a successful background check.

Application review and interviews will begin immediately.

Required Document Attachments:

1) letter of interest in the position
2) curriculum vitae
3) teaching philosophy,
4) statement describing research interests

Additional information can be obtained from the following:

Christine Klein, PharmD
Chair, Search Committee
Mercer University College of Pharmacy
3001 Mercer University Drive
Atlanta GA 30341
Email: klein_cm@mercer.edu
Phone: 678-547-6294

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

 

Job Family:

Faculty Pharmacy

 

EEO Statement:

AA/EEO/Veteran/Disability

Mercer University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

 

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Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid time off, technology discounts and so much more! For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective/

 

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