Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Acute Care
Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications
The search will remain open until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by January 15, 2027. Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy invites applications for a full-time, calendar-year, non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor in Pharmacy Practice, specializing in acute care pharmacy. This shared academic-clinical position includes approximately 32 hours per week dedicated to College of Pharmacy responsibilities and 8 hours per week embedded at the clinical practice site as an integrated member of the pharmacy team. This three-year appointment, housed in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research, includes responsibilities for clinical teaching, service, and scholarly activity. Continuation beyond the initial term is expected based on successful performance review. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The selected candidate will be expected to develop an exemplary clinical practice model, demonstrate excellence in both didactic and experiential teaching, provide meaningful service to the profession, the college, and the university, and contribute to clinically relevant scholarship.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Contribute to the Doctor of Pharmacy and graduate teaching missions of the University by mentoring and teaching graduate, professional degree, and undergraduate required and elective courses for the College.
• Establish and maintain a high-quality experiential training site at a partnering healthcare institution by developing an exemplary clinical practice model focused on acute care pharmacy.
• This will involve close collaboration with the clinical site, the Director of Experiential Education, and the Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research to support advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPE) and interprofessional education.
• Teach in didactic and experiential components of the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum, including core and elective courses related to acute care and pharmacotherapy.
• Engage in sustained scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications and presentations at regional, national, or international professional meetings.
• Work collaboratively with patients and their families, pharmacists, nurses, residents, faculty, physicians, and other health professionals.
• Actively contribute to curriculum development and assessment aligned with accreditation standards and participate in service through committee involvement at both the College and University levels.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other duties as assigned.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:1. Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college or university.
2. Licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in Rhode Island.
3. Completion of PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residency training or equivalent clinical experience, generally demonstrated by a minimum of five years of acute care pharmacy practice.
4. Demonstrated clinical expertise in acute care pharmacy practice.
5. Eligibility to obtain or achieve board certification in pharmacy specialties (e.g. BCPS).
6. Demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
PREFERRED:1. Evidence of effective didactic, experiential, or interprofessional teaching.
2. Experience precepting student pharmacists and/or pharmacy residents.
3. Evidence of scholarly productivity or the potential to establish a sustained program of scholarship.
4. Ability to contribute to teaching across a broad range of acute care and pharmacotherapy topics.
5. Experience collaborating within interprofessional healthcare teams.
6. Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive and accessible learning and clinical environment that supports the success of individuals from varied backgrounds.
Union
AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors
Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited
End Date of Restriction or Limitation
Position is full-time calendar year, limited to 06/24/2028 with anticipated renewal.
Department Information
Department
Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Email
Campus Location
Kingston
Grant Funded
No
Extension Contingent on Funding Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Curriculum Vitae.
(#3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Posting Information
Position Number
107336
Posting Number
F00536
Posting Date
11/02/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17280
