Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor/Clinical Pharmacist, Drug Information Group, College of

The UIC College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice is seeking a full-time, motivated professional for the position of Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/ Clinical Pharmacist who will be assigned to the Drug Information Group (DIG).  DIG is an academic and consultative unit which provides clinical support to organizations in need. DIG provides evidence-based medical information, enhances the skills of health care professionals through training sessions, and serves as a resource for health care professionals involved in patient care.   

The College of Pharmacy at UIC, with campuses in Chicago and Rockford, is the #1 college of pharmacy in the state of Illinois and the #7 college in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report. More information about the College and Department of Pharmacy Practice can be found at https://pharmacy.uic.edu and https://dpp.pharmacy.uic.edu.

Duties:

The academic responsibilities of the clinical faculty member (Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) include the provision of didactic lectures and precepting entry level Doctor of Pharmacy students, PGY1 residents, and PGY2 residents. Scholarly activities, including presentations and publications, are an expectation as well. The individual will be responsible for responding to drug information inquiries, preparing formulary monographs and class reviews, completing contract-related projects, and teaching (didactic and experiential).  In addition, the individual will have project management responsibilities for fee-for-service endeavors of the DIG.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PharmD degree from an ACPE accredited Doctor of Pharmacy Program. Completion of Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) residency required. Must present evidence of, or eligibility for, Illinois licensure as a professional pharmacist by start date. Must possess knowledge and skills such that they qualify for a non-tenured, clinical faculty position within the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the UIC College of Pharmacy. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY2) residency or fellowship in drug information or 2-3 years equivalent experience in drug information is preferred. Experience in medical writing, formulary management, and medication use policy is preferred. Candidates with experience or ability to incorporate innovative uses of technology are encouraged to apply.  Highly preferred skills include strong clinical knowledge base; analytical and problem-solving skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to consistently meet deadlines; ability to demonstrate flexibility, work independently, and adapt to a changing work environment; and excellent planning, time management and organizational skills. 

How and when to apply:

For fullest consideration, submit a completed on-line application Career Site (csod.com) by October 31, 2023.  A letter of intent and current curriculum vitae must be attached to the application. The names and e-mail contact information of three professional references must be submitted directly into the application.

UIC is an EOE including Disability/Vets.

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