Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor - University of Florida

The Department of Pharmacy Education and Practice invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track position at the rank of Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor. The ideal candidate will contribute to a partnership in which College of Pharmacy faculty share responsibilities for clinical practice in UF Health Shands Hospital and contribute to the teaching, research, and service missions of the College. Responsibilities will include 1) participating in didactic, clinical skills, and experiential teaching of PharmD students and postgraduate trainees focusing on acute care pharmacy practice; 2) maintaining a high-quality clinical pharmacy practice focused in infectious diseases; 3) providing service to the College of Pharmacy, Hospital, the pharmacy profession; and, 4) conducting scholarly works. The clinical practice is a shared responsibility among three faculty, with this position contributing effort to patient care. Faculty in these positions report to the Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Education and Practice with clinical reporting responsibility to the Director of Pharmacy or designee in the UF Health Shands Department of Pharmacy. The successful candidate will be responsible for participating in direct patient care activities with the Antimicrobial Stewardship Team and Infectious Diseases Division, ensuring and enforcing compliance with established clinical protocols, and identifying and implementing programs that ensure cost effective use of antimicrobials. 

The PEP Department and the UF College of Pharmacy: The department is highly integrative and collaborative, with a strong focus on building around several areas of excellence in clinical practice, didactic and practice-based education, service, and scholarly work. Faculty in the department are dedicated to enhancing clinical practice and education to empower the next generation of pharmacists with essential skills and knowledge. The UF College of Pharmacy possesses outstanding strengths, currently ranked #4 among colleges of pharmacy according to US News and World Report and #3 in federal and NIH research funding, according to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. The College is based in one of the largest integrated academic health centers in the country, with Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health and Health Professions, and Veterinary Medicine, as well as UF Health and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, situated on a campus serving over 50,000 students. Our growing department of 40 faculty members has a strong scholarly track record in both clinical and educational research, consistently contributing valuable insights and advancements to the field. We pride ourselves on our innovation in teaching and clinical practice, continually seeking new methods and technologies to enhance learning and patient care. In Gainesville, we collaborate closely with a 1100+ bed academic medical center, providing our students and faculty with unparalleled access to cutting-edge clinical environments. Additionally, our partnerships extend across the state via the College’s three campuses, including collaborations with VA hospitals and clinics, acute care centers and hospitals, community pharmacies, and clinics providing primary care services. These collaborations ensure that our students gain comprehensive, real-world experience in various healthcare settings. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our national leadership, having led the nation in students matching into competitive pharmacy residency programs across the country for eight of the last nine years. This achievement underscores our dedication to preparing our students for successful careers in pharmacy. 

The University of Florida: UF, the flagship AAU institution of the State of Florida, is a top-tier research institution with a long history of training outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. UF is currently ranked #5 among U.S. public universities by U.S. News and World Report. The University of Florida’s academic health center is the country’s only academic health center with six health-related colleges located on a single, contiguous campus. The colleges, major research centers and institutes, and clinical enterprises focus on building collaborative, specialized clinical services centered on quality and innovation. 

The successful applicant will have strong skills to provide comprehensive, person-centered pharmaceutical care to people with infectious diseases and foster interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize drug therapy and prevent adverse medication events. Additional information on the Department and College is available at the website: https://pep.pharmacy.ufl.edu/. 

UF Health Shands: Shands is a nationally recognized academic medical center located in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. UF Health Shands Hospital provides diverse and comprehensive patient care services including pediatric, critical care, hematology/oncology, neurosurgical, cardiovascular and general medicine services. https://ufhealth.org/shands-university-florida 

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy values the benefit of having a team that consists of diverse talents, skills, strengths, points of view and experiences. The college is committed to cultivating an environment where everyone is respected for their intrinsic value, and developing the next generation of clinicians and scientists who will positively impact the health of others. We’re committed to creating a working environment where everyone can be heard and recognized for their contributions. In recognition of such efforts, the College of Pharmacy is the 3-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.