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Posted: 09-Oct-25

Location: Jackson, Mississippi

Type: Full Time

Categories:

Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy

Job Setting:

Academia

Hospital/Institutional

Pharmacotherapy

Requirements:

Residency Required

Specialty Practice Areas:

Inpatient Care

Internal Medicine

Pharmacotherapy

Pharmacy Practice

Required Education:

PharmD

The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The position is based on the Jackson campus at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) and is part of a collaborative Internal Medicine Pharmacy Initiative between UMMC and UMSOP.

This faculty member will join a hospitalist pharmacy team embedded in the inpatient service to improve patient outcomes, reduce length of stay (LOS), and enhance transitions of care (TOC) through integrated pharmacy services.

The position is based in Jackson, Mississippi, on the Jackson campus of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Academic responsibilities include teaching in the Skills Laboratory experiences, integrated and modularized PharmD curriculum, training of pharmacy students on practice experiences (IPPE and APPE), and potential for involvement with the School of Pharmacy residency programs (PGY1 & PGY2). The candidate must develop and maintain a clinical practice in internal medicine. In scholarship, the candidate will be expected to publish scholarly works in peer-reviewed journals and teach and mentor students and residents in research experiences. In service or citizenship, the candidate will be required to serve the department, the school, and the University according to needs and interests. Participation and leadership in professional and scientific organizations are encouraged. 

The successful candidate must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited School/College of Pharmacy with residency and or fellowship training required (PGY1), be licensed, or eligible for licensure as a pharmacist by the State of Mississippi. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to teaching, service, scholarship, and competence as a clinician. Board certification is encouraged. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certification (e.g., BCPS) preferred.
• PGY2 in internal medicine or related specialty preferred.

Application procedures: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or until an adequate applicant pool has been established. The desired appointment date is on or before August 1, 2026.  

Applications must include: 1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae (Including information on residency/fellowship training and board certification, if applicable) 3) statement of scholarly interests and professional goals, and 4) the names and addresses of 3 references.  

About University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy

University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Vision Statement: We are a highly-respected community of learners, educators, scientists, and practitioners whose innovative achievements position us as leaders in improving health and wellness.University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Comprehensive Mission StatementThe mission of The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is to improve the health, well-being and quality of life of individuals and communities by educating students, pharmacy practitioners, and pharmaceutical scientists, conducting research, and engaging in service.University of Mississippi Diversity StatementThe University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

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