Academic Instructional Fellowship
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 1, 2024
Academic Instructional Fellowship
College/School/Unit: College of Pharmacy
Department: Division of Pharmacy Practice
Posted: Dec 2, 2023
Apply By: Open until filled
Description
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy strives to be the leading college of pharmacy for innovative interdisciplinary education, research, and service, revolutionizing patient care and health outcomes in Texas and the world. To help advance this mission, we are seeking a distinguished applicant to participate in an Academic Instructional Fellowship with a faculty position at the rank of Instructor of Clinical Pharmacy.
The Academic Instructional Fellowship at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy is a 12-month (August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025) mentored training program for pharmacists with a strong interest in pursuing careers in pharmacy education. The program will provide extensive experiences in classroom and experiential teaching, educational research, and service. The program aims to equip the fellow with the skills necessary to be successful as a pharmacy educator, as well as to foster teaching innovation to advance pharmacy education and practice.
Primary responsibilities include teaching in the professional pharmacy program (required and elective), mentoring PharmD students, committee service, and performing innovative educational research and scholarship. The fellow will participate in writing working groups, develop an independent research project, and present a research poster at a national meeting. To ensure a well-rounded experience, in addition to shadowing and mentorship from other faculty, the fellow will also spend time with the administrative teams in experiential education, academic affairs, student affairs, business affairs, and development. The schedule of the fellowship year will be customized based on the fellow's areas of interest as well as the administrative needs of the college.
The College of Pharmacy seeks candidates who are committed to and will contribute to a culture of opportunity and belonging for all members of our community. The College of Pharmacy is consistently ranked as one of the top five colleges of pharmacy in the country. In conjunction with facilities throughout Texas, the College provides over 70 outstanding PGY1 and PGY2 Pharmacy Residencies in Pharmacy Practice, Community-based Practice, Ambulatory Care, and Internal Medicine. Additionally, the College of Pharmacy operates longstanding and well-developed graduate training programs in pharmaceutical sciences and translational sciences supporting over 90 Masters and PhD students. The goal of graduate study at the College of Pharmacy is to develop the intellectual breadth and specialized training necessary for a career in teaching, research, or advanced professional practice.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates must have an earned Pharm.D. and completed a PGY-1 residency or equivalent practice experience. Applicants should be eligible for pharmacist licensure in Texas. Successful candidates will hold a faculty title of Instructor in Clinical Pharmacy, while in training.
Application Instructions
Interested persons should include a letter of interest; a detailed curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy and interests; and the names and e-mail addresses of at least three references. Applications received before April 1, 2024, will be given priority review.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/129519
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