Company name
The University of Montana
Location
Missoula, MT, United States
Employment Type
Full-Time
Industry
Education, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical
Posted on
Apr 27, 2021
Profile
The Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Montana, Missoula invites applications for a 12-month fiscal year tenure-track Assistant Professor in Pharmacy Practice beginning Fall 2021. The primary focus of this position will be to facilitate, coordinate, and innovate the student pharmacist experiential practice site at the
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clinic or other similar site focusing on diverse populations. The successful candidate will be able to construct processes and programs that are commensurate with contemporary pharmacy practice in underserved and diverse populations focusing on chemical dependency, integrative behavioral health, trauma-informed care and outpatient diabetes management. The successful individual will be able to engage, interface and incorporate patient–care activities along with professional and patient–care related services to the site. Developing advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPE) and longitudinal Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) models will compose an important component of this position. The successful candidate will engage with the site congruent with the education and training philosophy of the University of Montana Skaggs School of Pharmacy (SSOP). A significant portion of this position’s responsibilities will be dedicated to the didactic teaching component in the SSOP Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum in ambulatory care topics and ethics, demonstrating the teaching and communication skills necessary to train students and serve as a model for an ambulatory – based pharmacist practitioner. The successful individual will be expected to engage in scholarly activities that are commensurate with a tenure–track position at the University of Montana.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action
: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Position Details
Position is full-time, 12-month, 1.0 FTE, Assistant Professor and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package
including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited institution or equivalent degree
Eligible for pharmacy licensure in the state of Montana
Three (3) years of experience as a ambulatory care-based pharmacist practitioner or in a rural site or completion of pharmacy residency in a community or mixed community/ambulatory care
Eligible to precept pharmacy students in the state of Montana
Strong record of research and publication history
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of PGY-1 or PGY-2 residency in ambulatory care
Board certification in ambulatory care, geriatrics or pharmacotherapy or other credentialing of chronic disease state medication management (e.g., CDE, AE)
Experience with telepharmacy or telehealth experience with MTM and other chronic disease management services
Experience in the education of pharmacy students or other health professions students
History of applying for an/or obtaining extramural funding
About
UM
and Missoula
The University of Montana is a unit of the Montana University System with over 10,000 students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 72,000, surrounded by mountain grandeur which was recently ranked in the “ top 20 best college towns with a population of less than 250,000
” by the American Institute for Economic Research and ranked 9th in Outside Magazine’s “ The 16 Greatest Places to Live in America” in 2014
. Many national publications recognize Missoula for its high quality of life
. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.
To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.
University of Montana
University Highlights
City of Missoula
Destination Missoula
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Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
State of Montana
Visit Montana
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference -
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References -
*References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing -
Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility -
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Company info
The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu