Description

Description
Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice.

At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove and Hillsboro. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

A pharmacy practice faculty member (Assistant or Associate Professor) is responsible for the planning and delivery of assigned core and elective PharmD coursework within the School of Pharmacy.  The faculty member is responsible to the Chair for Pharmacy Practice and will be actively engaged in the teaching, scholarship, and service missions of Pacific University.  The faculty will have an opportunity to develop, implement, and maintain a pharmacy practice site to facilitate experiential training for PharmD candidates. The practice site opportunity is developed in line with the expertise and interests of the faculty member to promote their professional growth and scholarly endeavors and School’s needs.  The faculty position is offered as an 11-month calendar year extended-term track appointment having 60% teaching effort.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Prior experience in these general areas will receive highest consideration:

• Develop, maintain, and administer student-centered PharmD curricular material in a broad range of topics related to evidence-based pharmacotherapy and the management of patients and pharmacy practice via lectures, group activities, skills laboratories, projects, and experiential education.
• Assess teaching, with emphasis on competencies and outcomes, in order to provide continual improvement in student and faculty performances and in student retention.
• Provide mentoring and advisement to PharmD students and, where appropriate, to preceptors throughout the didactic and experiential curriculum
  Develop, implement, and maintain a high-quality collaborative pharmacy practice site (inpatient care) to facilitate rotations in experiential education (negotiable up to 20%).
• Engage in the scholarship of discovery, application, integration, and teaching (i.e., Boyer’s model) in areas appropriate to the appointee’s interest and expertise, which advances the mission of the School of Pharmacy, College, and University (10% effort).
• Participate in various committees in the School of Pharmacy, College, and University (10% effort).

 
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited program with pharmacist licensure or eligibility for licensure in Oregon within 6 months of initial hire
• Completion of a pharmacy practice residency or equivalent experience
• Prior experience in inpatient health-systems patient care with emphasis on infectious diseases
• Demonstrated high motivation to excel in teaching, scholarship, service, and pharmacy practice
• Demonstrated commitment to interprofessional healthcare education and addressing emerging healthcare-related issues which aligns with the mission and vision of the School and College
• Demonstrated excellent communication and ability to work effectively as a team member and collaborator with diverse faculty, staff, and students
• Demonstrated exemplary patient care skills
   

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior academic teaching training or experience and/or delivery of training programs within diverse healthcare environments, including instructional design, assessment, and delivery
• Demonstrated proficiency in pharmacy PRACTICE SKILLS TRAINING (e.g., practice laboratory, case based small group discussion or Team-Based Learning), and the provision of actionable feedback
• Completion of a PGY2 pharmacy practice residency with emphasis on INFECTIOUS DISEASES, or equivalent experience
• Pharmacy Specialty Board certification in an appropriate area
• Prior experience in or demonstrated promise for increasing scholarly activity
   

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment resides in a LEED Gold-certified building.  Partial remote work allowed.  Teaching schedules will be arranged through discussion with the Chair for Pharmacy Practice and Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs to meet the needs of the program.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please upload your resume,  cover letter and three professional references along with your Paycom application.  Persons who do not follow and complete the application process are not applicants and will not be considered for employment.

Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. During the selection process, we will strive to provide timely notifications. The selection process may vary from recruitment to recruitment but typically includes multiple interviews and may take several weeks depending on the position. All qualified applicants will be notified once the selection process has closed.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and continue to work without employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

At Pacific University, we are dedicated to offering experiences that are authentic, holistic, equity-minded, and responsive. Our communal success rests on the recognition that complex problems and effective solutions are best approached by teams with a variety of diverse perspectives. and life experiences. As we continue to develop our equity practices, we actively promote access to opportunities and equitable pay for all employees.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs where they are unsure if they can perform every function in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about how your background and skill set may qualify you for the role.

We, who make up Pacific University, aspire to become a community of purpose where everyone is enabled to be wholly and comfortably who they are; accountable for inclusive behaviors and practices; built on trust, civility, care, openness, and honest conversations often around critical subjects. We know that these values are critical to prepare for a global world with complex problems, through an asset-based mindset so that everyone is afforded an opportunity to succeed. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is respected, their contributions are valued, and they are provided opportunities to succeed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying employees. Current benefits include:

• Generous paid time off (for vacation, holidays—including winter break—and sick leave)
• Medical coverage with alternative care options (with in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction)
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans 
• Generous retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
• Free mental health appointments
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
• On-campus benefits, including free access to our sports facility and library
• Discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services.
   

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws, including those concerning employment and workplace policies. We are committed to fostering a non-discriminatory and inclusive work environment. We are proud to encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from historically underrepresented groups.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

Pacific University makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Applicable laws include, but are not limited to, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs at 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116 or via email at provost@pacificu.edu.