Assistant or Associate Professor/ Pharmacy Practice Labs Coordinator

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) seeks a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track faculty member to coordinate all pharmacy practice teaching laboratory/skills activities across the PharmD Program. UMES is located in rural Maryland and is one of America’s most beautiful campuses. The School of Pharmacy is dedicated to developing exemplary pharmacy professionals and scholars who are committed to patient-centered care, lifelong learning, discovery, and service for diverse communities of the Delmarva Peninsula, the State of Maryland, and around the world. Faculty are dedicated and promote a positive work environment.
Salary: $116,500 - $135,960

Benefits:

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees

and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits
Division.

• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision

coverage.

• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an

Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement
Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state
match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife
Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).

• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM

policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland
institutions.

• Leave benefits, including paid annual (22 days per year) and sick leave (15

days), personal leave (3 days per year) and paid holidays.

• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of

Maryland wellness programs.

Responsibilities:

• Curriculum planning, mapping and assessment of laboratory/skills

activities for the school’s newly designed integrated curriculum.

• Coordination of all practice laboratory/skills activities across the

curriculum, including objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs).

• Orientation of faculty, health professionals and students to the lab.
• Train faculty, adjunct faculty, health professionals, and

resident/fellow/student to execute laboratory/skills activities.

• Preparation of the lab for skills-based activities.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory for all pharmacy practice lab

activities.

• Work collaboratively with all faculty in scheduling skills-based activities in

the lab.

• Assist faculty in developing and implementing meaningful

practice/clinically based scenarios for simulation.

• Assist faculty in the development of the assessment tools used to assess

entrustable professional activities.

• Provide feedback and evaluate student skills assessments in coordination

with course instructors.

• Assists in procuring and maintaining various pharmacy-related software

and equipment.

• Provide oversight to students for remediation of practice skills as

requested by faculty.

• Cooperate and coordinate with others in team taught courses as agreed to

with the Department Chair.

• Maintain a clinical practice site in their area of expertise.
• Develop independent and collaborative educational research in their area of

expertise.

• Serve on School and University committees, participate in regional and/or

national professional organizations, and engage in other school and
University activities (e.g. admissions interviews, student advising).

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Department Chair

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
• Post-doctorate residency training, academic fellowship, or at least 3 years

of comparable clinical experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• A record of leadership.
• Excellent communication skills

Physical Demands:

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at

desk.

• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and

internally.

• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences:

• Experience in providing direct patient care and teaching in both didactic

and experiential teaching is preferable.

• Additional consideration will be given to candidates with a strong pharmacy

practice background, previous full-time academic experience, and those
who have completed the American Pharmacist Association Certificate
Training Programs in Immunization, Medical Therapy Management, and
Patient-Centered Diabetes Care.

Licenses/ Certifications:

• Current Maryland pharmacy license or eligibility for Maryland licensure

required.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter that highlights their relevant areas of teaching and administrative or leadership experiences, and accomplishments; their curriculum vitae; and the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of four references. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Miriam Purnell, Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration. E-mail: mcpurnell@umes.edu Telephone: (410) 621-3777. All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes.

Department

UMES-HLPR-School of Health Professions

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$116,500 - $135,960

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.