Clinical Assistant Professor - Pharmacy Practice (Am Care) (0073370)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : UH Hilo, Hilo, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number:
Department: University of Hawai'i at Hilo - College of Pharmacy
Division: Pharmacy Practice
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Number:: 0073370
Description
Title: Clinical Assistant Professor - Pharmacy Practice (Am Care)
Hiring Unit: Daniel K Inouye College of Pharmacy
Position: 73370
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: October 29, 2026
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment, first review on or about January 5, 2027 and will continue until the position is filled
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 11-month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full time/Part time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions:
Appointment to begin on or after July 1, 2027, pending position clearance and availability of funding. The College is seeking qualified individuals with expertise in ambulatory care. This position will be located on the island of Oahu.
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Position Overview:
This is a full-time, 11-month, tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor position that reports to the Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice. The ideal candidate will contribute to teaching, research and service, with expertise in ambulatory care. This position is based on Oahu, Hawai?i.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the PharmD curriculum in both the in-person and extended, online PharmD curriculum.
2. Precept students on introductory and/or advanced pharmacy practice experiences.
3. Serve as a faculty mentor and/or advisor for pharmacy students.
4. Establish and maintain a practice site in an ambulatory care clinic.
5. Build and maintain relationships with physicians, administration and staff. Improve system functions.
6. Engage in College, University, and community professional service including service on College of Pharmacy committees.
7. Complete specified activities assigned by the Chair of Pharmacy Practice to support the College of Pharmacy's mission and accreditation.
8. Participate in scholarly activity that advances pharmacy practice.
9. The expected distribution of effort will be 75% teaching/coordination/practice, 25% service/scholarship. These efforts will be modified as needed based on the needs of the College and the PharmD program and at the discretion of the Dean and Department Chair.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Eligible for Pharmacist licensure in the State of Hawaii at the time of hire
2. PharmD degree from an accredited college or university
3. Successful completion of a PGY1 residency program or equivalent professional experience
4. Willingness to collaborate with other faculty on team taught courses

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Five (5) years pharmacy practice experience
2. Pharmacy practice experience of 1-3 years with experience teaching pharmacy students
3. Experience with curricular development, assessment and evaluation in a PharmD program
4. Knowledge of the accreditation standards of the Accreditation Council for Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE)

To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each of the required document. A complete application must include the following as separate documents:

Cover letter highlighting the ability to perform the stated duties, how the applicant meets all minimum qualifications and any desirable qualifications, and which summarizes how relevant teaching, patient care, scholarship and service experience would complement the current expertise within the department;

1. Current curriculum vitae;
2. One-to-two page statement of teaching philosophy, including if available, evidence of high-quality teaching in the classroom, laboratory and practice environment;
3. One-to-two page statement of patient care philosophy, including relevance to diverse populations and rural areas prevalent in Hawai?i;
4. Academic transcripts showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, official transcripts are required prior to employment);
5. Contact information (names, affiliations, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers) of three current professional references.

Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birth date on transcript copies. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.
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Inquiries: Dr. Chad Kawakami, chad.kawakami@hawaii.edu