Job Description 

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is conducting an open rank search for a School Assistant/Associate Professor, non-tenure track, in the Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research. This position requires teaching, practice, service to the school, campus, and the profession, and scholarly activity as a cardiology specialist. The position is a full-time, 12-month appointment based in Baltimore, MD. In addition to teaching, service, and scholarly activity, this faculty member will provide leadership in their area of specialty and will develop a clinical practice. 

The University of Maryland professional campus has schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Law, and Dentistry with an excellent established track record of successful collaboration for interprofessional practice and research collaborations.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS 

This position is responsible to the Chair of the Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research. Clinical reporting responsibility is to the medical/pharmacy director or designee at the practice site. Teaching reporting responsibility is to the Chair of the Department through the Vice Chair for Academic Affairs.

ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

EDUCATION

• Ability to teach a broad range of topics related to pharmacotherapy and the management of acutely ill patients. Teaching responsibilities will be determined in discussions with the Vice Chair for Academic Affairs.
• Provide pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutics instruction in didactic courses in our entry-level PharmD program.
• Develop and teach in advanced pharmacy practice experiences for pharmacy students and residents at the clinical site.
• Provide clinical education to students (pharmacy, medicine, and nursing), residents (pharmacy and medicine), pharmacists, nurses, physicians, patients, and patient caregivers.
• Assist with administration of the postgraduate year 2 cardiology residency program. 

PRACTICE

• Develop a cardiology practice at the partner institution consistent with area of expertise.
• The clinical faculty member will provide clinical pharmacy services to patients admitted to a cardiac care unit. Responsibilities include:
  • Participate in direct patient care as a member of an interprofessional team.
  • Develop patient care plans in concert with the interprofessional team.
  • Implement new therapies or alternative approaches based on patient needs.
  • Ensure and enforce compliance with established institutional protocols.
  • Actively participate in departmental staff development programs as well as student and resident educational programs. 

SCHOLARSHIP

• Engage in scholarly activity in areas of interest. Scholarship is broadly interpreted and may include the development of innovative pharmacy practices, evaluation of therapeutic outcomes, and implementation and assessment of novel instructional methods.
• Scholarly activity is required; publication and presentation of work is expected.
• Scholarly activity may be pursued either independently or in collaboration with other schools, departments, or campus faculty.

 SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL, AND PUBLIC

• Participate in appropriate faculty activities (e.g., faculty assembly, department meetings, faculty committees), professional organizations, and other endeavors is also expected.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• An earned Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy plus 2-years of post-graduate training (residency, fellowship, or equivalent experience), and teaching experience are required.
• Eligibility for Maryland licensure is required.
• Excellent communication and patient skills are essential.
• Board certification and evidence of scholarship are highly desirable.
• Applicants with several years of experience are especially desirable.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must apply online through the UMB Online Recruitment System and submit an initial application that includes a letter of interest (05-179-103), a current curriculum vitae (signed and dated), statement of teaching philosophy, statement of scholarly interest, and full contact information for three references. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit three letters of recommendation before an onsite interview. In addition to applying online, interested candidates may also send application materials to the Search Committee Chair listed below.

E-mail (or mail) materials to:

James A. Trovato, Pharm.D., MBA, FASHP 

Professor 

Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

20 N. Pine Street, Room S448

Baltimore, MD 21201

jtrovato@rx.umaryland.edu  

SALARY RANGE

School Assistant Professor: $120,000 - $140,000

School Associate Professor: $ 140,000 - $190,000

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Employees whose job duties require them to work in a clinical setting or at clinical or field sites are required to comply with the COVID-19 vaccine requirements of those specific sites. For additional information on protocols and exemptions, please visit the COVID-19 website. 

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

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The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability, for any part of the employment process, please contact us a HRJobs@umaryland.edu and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. 

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.