The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) seeks a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track faculty position. UMES is located in rural Maryland and is one of America’s most beautiful campuses. The School of Pharmacy is dedicated to developing exemplary pharmacy professionals and scholars who are committed to patient-centered care, lifelong learning, discovery, and service for diverse communities of the Delmarva Peninsula, the State of Maryland, and around the world. Faculty are dedicated and promote a positive work environment. The practice site is in Cambridge, Maryland.
Responsibilities:
Provide didactic and experiential education in pharmacy practice, specifically in psychiatry pharmacy and related subjects; develop/revise course(s) to meet and exceed accreditation standards; cooperate and coordinate with others in team-taught courses; develop and commit to scholarly activity; serve on School and University committees; and participate in regional and/or national professional organizations along with peers and students.
Develop/maintain a practice that supports interactions with other health professionals; participate in direct patient care; review, analyze and interpret patient information including health records, medical forms, laboratory work, and records of past medication use, analyze drug usage trends in large databases; attend rounds or treatment team meetings; may review patient medication profiles, dispense and distribute medication; document consultations and prescriber interactions, create reports that summarize clinical activity and present them to supervisors, reviewers or oversight panels as requested; perform formulary reviews as assigned; may provide quality improvement services necessary for accreditation, certification or maintenance of permits and licenses. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Completion of a post-graduate year one ( PGY1) residency preferred or at least three (3) years of comparable clinical experience.
Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a post-graduate year two (PGY2) residency in psychiatry, are board-certified in psychiatry, and/or have experience in psychiatry pharmacy with experience in didactic and experiential teaching.
Current Maryland pharmacy license or eligibility for Maryland licensure.
Demonstration of a strong commitment to teaching excellence, student engagement, and research collaboration.
Additional skills: excellent communication skills (written and verbal), interpersonal skills, and organization are required.
Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter that highlights their relevant accomplishments in teaching, research, and professional/clinical service; curriculum vitae, and the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of four references. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Miriam Purnell, Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration. E-mail: mcpurnell@umes.edu. Telephone: (410) 621-3777.
UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
About University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
The School of Pharmacy at UMES was founded in 2008 and admitted its inaugural class in the fall of 2010. The Doctor of Pharmacy program is the first professional pharmacy program on the Delmarva (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) Peninsula and is the only 3 year concentrated program in the state of Maryland. The Doctor of Pharmacy program of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy was awarded full accreditation on June 26, 2013 by the ACPE Board of Directors.
The pharmacy faculty is divided into two departments: Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy Practice & Administration. The faculty collectively represent a well-balanced blend of background and expertise.
Each faculty member is a skilled and effective educator who keeps current in his or her area. Through their teaching, mentoring, and scholarship, the faculty work to maximize student potential and to contribute to the advancement of the profession by preparing highly trained, articulate, and caring pharmacists. Mission: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Pharmacy is dedicated to developing exemplary pharmacy professionals and scholars who are committed to patient-centered care, lifelon...g learning, discovery, and service for diverse communities of the Delmarva Peninsula, the State of Maryland, and around the world. Vision: We are leaders in the health care community devoted to delivering patient-centered care, fostering pharmacy research, and enhancing the quality of life for all people through the development of accomplished, collegial, and caring pharmacy professionals. Values: We will meet our mission and vision by cultivating collaboration, compassion, cultural proficiency, ethical behavior, and innovation with integrity and respect.