Position overviewPosition title: Clinical Professor of Pharmacy
Salary range: The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and, if applicable, rank and/or step. The pay range for this position is $97,500 - $113,800. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here: 2026-2027 Academic Salary Scales
Application Window Open date: November 3, 2026
Next review date: Tuesday, Dec 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Nov 3, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position descriptionThe Department of Pharmacy Practice and Sciences in the University of California, San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS) is recruiting outstanding candidates for non-tenure-track positions at the Assistant level in the Health Sciences Clinical or Clinical X series (see links below for description of each series). The department is home to 29 faculty ( Faculty ) with expertise across multiple specialties and research interests in pharmacy practice, translational science, health outcomes and economic sciences, bioinformatics, and scholarship of teaching and learning.
Responsibilities include teaching Pharm.D. students and pharmacy residents in didactic and experiential settings, maintaining a funded clinical practice, engaging in scholarly work, and contributing service to the department, school, university, and profession.
The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant Professor level will be based on the candidate's background and experience.
A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
HS Clinical Professor (APM-278)
Clinical X Professor (APM-275)
If appointed to a title covered by the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: Health Sciences Compensation Plan (APM-671)
School: https://pharmacy.ucsd.edu/
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent terminal degree in pharmacy.
• Must have or be eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of California.
• 2+ years of professional, scholarly, and educational experience, including a record of accomplishments in teaching, clinical practice, and/or research.
• 2+ years of experience in an area of clinical expertise related to pharmacy practice.
• 2+ years of experience teaching pharmacy students and/or residents in both didactic and experiential settings.
Preferred qualifications • Board certification in relevant areas of Pharmacy Practice.
• Completion of accredited pharmacy residency training or completion of an accredited postgraduate pharmacy residency, or related terminal degree(s) or advanced degree(s).
• Demonstrated clinical experience in a priority area, including psychiatry, pain and palliative care, oncology, neuroscience/neurology, pharmacogenomics, or perioperative/surgical services.
• Demonstrated evidence for creative activity, innovative practice, or scholarly contribution in teaching and/or research.
• Evidence of organizational and leadership skills as reflected in professional experience and application materials.
Application RequirementsDocument requirements - Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter - A cover letter summarizing experience in clinical practice, teaching, and scholarly work
- Statement of Research - A statement of research describing experience/training, philosophy/approach, and future plans or goals.
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Approach
- Misc / Additional (Optional)
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04697
Help contact: mjwalker@health.ucsd.edu
Job location San Diego, CA
