Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (Acute Care-Cardiology)

Position Details

Position Information Position Title Assistant / Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (Acute Care-Cardiology) UIW Mission University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary The Department of Pharmacy Practice invites candidates for Assistant / Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (Acute Care-Cardiology) within the Feik School of Pharmacy.

This 12-month tenure-track faculty position will provide clinical service in the Cardiac Acute Care Unit / Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission.

Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service, and professional activities as assigned.

Benefits UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback.

UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents.

Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life / AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility. Essential Functions

• Participate in curriculum development.
• Teach in the didactic and experiential curriculum.
• Provide clinical pharmacy service to patients in the Cardiac Acute Care Unit / Intensive Care Unit.
• Advise students and provide individual help to students during weekly office hours.
• Perform regular scholarly research and publication.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.
• Comply with UIW Faculty Handbook processes and policies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to engage and effectively provide instructional delivery to facilitate learning.
• Proficient in use of instructional technology.
• Ability to actively engage students in the learning process.
• Ability to conduct respectful relationships with students both in and outside the classroom.
• Ability to work with students, patients, multidisciplinary providers, and pharmacy staff to optimize patient care.
• Ability to work collegially and productively within the university community.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. Required Work Experience

• Two (2) years of postgraduate residency training in cardiology, internal medicine, pharmacotherapy, or equivalent experience.
• Considerable experience in the management of cardiology conditions in the acute care setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a faculty member in a school of pharmacy.
• Clinical experience in cardiology.
• Board certification in Cardiology or Pharmacotherapy.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

• Licensed pharmacist and eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Texas.
• Faculty selected for this position are expected to become a certified preceptor with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Faculty selected for this position must obtain and maintain credentialing with University Hospital and UT Health.

Work Hours Typical Monday through Friday 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm with occasional extended hours / weekends to meet departmental needs and / or needs of the learning community.

Physical Demands None specified.