Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacy
University of Southern California
United States

The University of Southern California (USC) Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is seeking candidates for a full-time, 12-month calendar, non-tenure track faculty appointment in the Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy. The successful candidate will be appointed as Assistant/Associate Professor (Clinical Track) of the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy, reporting to the department chair. The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the School through excellence in education, patient care, scholarship/research, and service.

The faculty member will contribute to teaching excellence through didactic instruction and course coordination in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. There may be opportunities to also teach in the Department’s Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics (CXPT) graduate programs (MS & PhD). Preceptorship of APPE and IPPE student experiences in addition to PGY1 pharmacy resident learning experiences with the Los Angeles General Medical Center (LAGMC) Internal Medicine service is expected. Evidence-based teaching methods and expert use of pedagogical techniques and technologies is expected. Additional training or experience in Clinical Pharmacogenomics is highly preferred as there are existing teaching needs and related practice and scholarly opportunities.

The faculty member is expected to contribute to and further develop an established inpatient clinical practice in Internal Medicine at LAGMC. The faculty member will collaborate and communicate with interprofessional health care teams to provide exceptional patient care that supports innovative clinical/translational research, including clinical pharmacogenomics.

Collaborative research and scholarship across departments and schools within the university is encouraged. The department is very active in clinical and translational sciences with expertise in infectious diseases, cardiovascular diseases, psychiatric pharmacy, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, pharmacometrics, pharmacogenomics, and pharmacoepidemiology. The successful candidate should demonstrate an interest in interdisciplinary research that is directly applicable to clinical management of patients or the delivery of optimal patient care. The candidate will be expected to develop a scholarly focus aligned with their area(s) of expertise and promotion guidelines for the clinical track (i.e. at least 20% effort in scholarship). This includes developing a regional/national reputation in a therapeutic area through publications, invited presentations, awards, and peer recognition.

As a faculty member, service to the school through active participation is expected. Routine faculty administration and participation duties, including attendance at departmental and pharmacy faculty council meetings, volunteer or assigned committee service, as well as annual review submissions, peer review, and peer-to-peer teaching evaluation activities are components of faculty citizenship. The faculty member should also contribute to the growth of the profession through service on a national level, including serving on professional society committees which align with the faculty member’s clinical or scholarly focus.

Applicants must have a PharmD degree, and current California licensure (or eligibility for licensure with passing the State Board exam at the first available offering). It is preferred that candidates have completed a PGY2 pharmacy residency (internal medicine, clinical pharmacogenomics, or related specialty area) and/or fellowship program and have demonstrated experience in clinical service, research, and teaching in the specialty. Candidates who have completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency with a primary focus in the acute care setting or equivalent will also be considered. Greater demonstrated levels of academic and clinical accomplishments and leadership skills are expected for those considered for the associate professor rank, commensurate with standards used for promotion at USC.

Compensation and Benefits:
The University of Southern California offers a competitive salary and benefits package within an academic environment based on the candidate’s experience, accomplishments, and continuous funding sources. The rank of Assistant/Associate is provided commensurate with the research and scholarly accomplishments, assessed teaching capabilities, and expertise and demonstrated leadership in the field of study. The University’s benefits options include health, dental and life insurance; tuition assistance; disability and retirement plans; credit union membership; and participation in cultural and social events, as well as access to athletic and recreational facilities.

The position does not lead to consideration for tenure. Merit review is conducted annually from which salary enhancements are decided. Re-appointment and eventual promotion within the clinical track are expectations based on performance assessment and longitudinally via administrative review, with department evaluation, dossier submission and internal/external review.

The annual base salary range for this position is $135,000 - $150,000 (Assistant), $160,000 - $180,000 (Associate). When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Application Procedure:
The position is available immediately. Review of applications and interviews for selected qualified candidates will continue until the position is filled. Qualified individuals are requested to apply online at https://usccareers.usc.edu, and are requested to upload a current curriculum vitae, a letter of intent/personal statement, a teaching philosophy statement, and at least three names with current contact information of individuals who will serve as professional references.