Texas Tech University

Assistant Professor - Pharmacy Practice

Texas Tech University$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree required.
  • Completion of PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY2 Oncology residency or equivalent experience.
  • Eligibility for Texas pharmacist licensure.

Responsibilities

  • Teach across various formats including didactic, laboratory, and simulation-based activities.
  • Conduct experiential instruction within the Pharm.D. curriculum.
  • Provide clinical practice in adult acute care, focusing on oncology at UTSW Medical Center.
  • Serve part-time in patient care and experiential teaching.
  • Engage in scholarship and service aligned with departmental goals.

Benefits

  • Health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members.
  • Paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
  • Retirement plans.
  • Wellness programs available.
  • Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace with additional family support.
Full Job Description
Position Description

The Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy operates across four campuses-Amarillo, Abilene, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Lubbock-and is nationally recognized for its practice-based education and interprofessional training. We were selected by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy as the 2024 Lawrence C. Weaver Transformative Community Service Award Winner. Faculty in the Adult Medicine Division are active at local, state, and national levels and benefit from a collegial, collaborative environment.

New faculty members receive strong mentorship and institutional support for teaching, research, and scholarship, including access to biostatistical and methodological resources. The School fosters professional development and provides a structured orientation to help new faculty succeed in academia.

Major/Essential Functions

The successful candidate will contribute to a wide range of teaching activities, including:
  • Didactic, laboratory, case/simulation-based.
  • Experiential instruction within our innovative Pharm.D. curriculum.
  • Clinical practice responsibilities (approximately 50% time) will focus on adult acute care, including both patient care and experiential teaching at the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center and the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in North Texas.
This is a 12-month appointment. The faculty member will practice part-time, providing
  • Inpatient oncology and adult medicine clinical services.
  • Teaching and clinical responsibilities.
  • Engage in scholarship and service consistent with departmental and school goals.


Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Required Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
  • Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY2 Oncology residency or equivalent experience.
  • Eligibility for Texas pharmacist licensure.


Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care - and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution's lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:
  • Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options - Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
  • Paid Time Off - Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
  • Retirement Plans
  • Wellness Programs
  • Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.

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