Description

University of Pittsburgh
Assistant/Associate Professor in Cardiology and Simulation Education
Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics
School of Pharmacy

The Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy is seeking a highly motivated, creative team-orientated individual for a full-time, calendar year, appointment stream faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The successful applicant will have their efforts equally focused on providing comprehensive pharmacy services and patient care for patients on the Cardiology service at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital and leading simulation-based education, interprofessional education, and scholarship. The faculty member will be expected to maintain an active clinical practice within the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Additionally, the incumbent is expected to grow simulation, interprofessional, and other educational strategies at the School of Pharmacy including partnering with other schools and collaborators. Scholarly activities will be focused on the scholarship of teaching and learning as well as patient focused research associated with service related activities. The faculty member will also serve as a preceptor for students, residents, and other trainees.

 The ideal candidate will have a PharmD and a minimum of three years of teaching and practice experience in cardiology, general medicine, internal medicine, and/or pharmacotherapy; and residency and/or fellowship training. Board certification is highly desired. Other qualifications and experiences will be considered. Applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their direct patient care, education, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. 

 The School of Pharmacy, a leader and innovator in education, practice and research, is one of 16 schools/colleges located on the Oakland campus, which includes the six schools of the health sciences. Pitt Pharmacy ranks #5 among schools of pharmacy in total research funding and is known as an innovator in research, education and practice. Pitt Pharmacy partners with UPMC, one of the leading integrated health care delivery networks in the country, to provide state-of-the-art pharmacy services and patient care. The Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics is integrated with UPMC and together support the leadership and management of pharmacy services as well as clinical programs including Antibiotic Management Program, Ambulatory Care Programs, Medicine, Pharmacogenomics, Palliative Care, Oncology, Transplantation, Critical Care, and Cardiology. The Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics is home to the Grace Lamsam Pharmacy Program for the Underserved.  In partnership with UPMC, the department is home to twelve accredited residency programs, plus twelve pharmacy fellowship training programs. For more information about the School of Pharmacy, visit http://www.pharmacy.pitt.edu.

 Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should upload all required documents to the University of Pittsburgh Talent Center https://www.join.pitt.edu/ at Req. 23001230. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a letter of intent, a diversity statement, names of three individuals who can provide a letter of reference, and one-page summaries of research interests, teaching philosophy, and service accomplishments.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity, EOE, including disability/vets.

 The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

  University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement.