Pharmacy Practice - Adjunct Instructor/Faculty

Description

South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of "Where Dreams Find Direction!" We are one of the nation's fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 10,000 students covering 7 campuses and Online learning sites. We are also one of nation's highest producers of licensed healthcare professionals offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONPOSITION: Adjunct-Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Pharmacy Practice (24 hours per week on campus)SUPERVISOR: Chair, Department of Pharmacy PracticeQUALIFICATIONS: Pharm.D. Degree with Residency, Other Doctoral Degree, or Equivalent ExperienceEligible for Licensure in Tennessee

A. Teaching and Education Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning of course offerings in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, including subject matter and sequencing of courses, methods of instruction, and expectations for student performance.

• Support required and elective pharmacy practice courses based on expertise and experience as requested by the Chair of Pharmacy Practice.

• If not serving as a course director, provide lectures and instruction in collaboration with the course director, including participating in the assessment of student performance.

• Promote adequate standards of linguistic expression in both written and oral communications.

• Maintain intellectual integrity and strive for academic excellence in teaching.

• Document outcomes and appropriateness of all teaching activities on an ongoing basis.

• Support laboratory and/or practical skills assessments such as clinical abilities labs, IPEs, and OSCEs as requested by the Chair of Pharmacy Practice.

• Serve as course director for pharmacy practice courses as directed by the Chair of Pharmacy Practice, to include:

• Develop and provide students a current syllabus indicating materials to be covered, related assignments, and methods of evaluation.

• Schedule lecturers for the course where the course director does not provide lectures.

• Develop a plan for assessment of student performance using both traditional methods (e.g., written tests) and non-traditional methods, as appropriate.

• Maintain current records of student participation and grades in the course.

B. Administrative Service Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled School of Pharmacy faculty meetings.

• Attend scheduled Department of Pharmacy Practice Department meetings.

• Serve on School of Pharmacy and Department of Pharmacy Practice Committees.

C. Professional Responsibilities

• Support the mission, goals, and objectives of the South College School of Pharmacy and Department of Pharmacy Practice.

• Participate in special projects or activities as requested by the Chair of Pharmacy Practice and Dean of the School of Pharmacy

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with all staff, faculty, and students in the School of Pharmacy and other Colleges and Departments of South College.

• Conduct oneself positively and professionally as a representative of the School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, and South College.

• Adhere to all School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, and South College policies and procedures.

D. Professional Development Responsibilities

• Complete required professional development activities annually.

E. Education and Experience

The faculty member must possess a Pharm.D. degree with residency or other doctoral degree or equivalent experience. In addition, the faculty member must demonstrate the following knowledge, skill, and ability or be able to explain and demonstrate that the faculty member can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using a combination of knowledge, skill, and ability.

• Expertise in pharmacy practice

• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally

• Ability to interact effectively with people of all backgrounds, including students, administration, faculty and staff.

• Ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.