Position 1: $113,097.00 To $130,181.00 Annually
Position 2: $86,000.00 To $115,000.00 Annually
Required Education:
PharmD
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Internal Number: 1058 and 1082
Position 1. Director of Assessment - School of Pharmacy
Position Summary:
The Director of Assessment serves as the School of Pharmacy’s chief assessment & accreditation officer to ensure compliance with accreditation quality standards. They will have oversight of the development, management and execution of the School’s Assessment plan in accordance with the School’s Strategic Plan and accreditation quality standards. They will report directly to the Dean of the School of Pharmacy.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
Serves as the School of Pharmacy’s chief assessment & accreditation officer to ensure compliance with accreditation quality standards.
Provide a vision, strategy, and delivery of the school’s assessment activities in collaboration with the College’s assessment program, working closely with the school’s administration to;
Design, develop, implement, and monitor the assessment plan.
Identify and act on curriculum and assessment issues that are likely to require monitoring, study, decision and/or action.
Examine and distribute the results from AACP curriculum quality surveys and other recurring assessments.
Works closely with those engaged in data-management data-repository, and dashboarding to ensure the transparent and accessible flow of relevant information to relevant stakeholders.
Conducts evidence-based best practices research by utilizing qualitative and quantitative methods to propose or expand assessment strategies for course and program outcomes.
Develops a program of curricular and assessment scholarship that aims to achieve national recognition.
This position will be a 1.0 FTE with a minimum of 40% of time dedicated to this administrative appointment and the remainder dedicated to a faculty appointment in the selected candidate’s discipline.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Position 2. Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Position Summary:
ACPHS is seeking a dedicated and dynamic faculty member to join the Department of Pharmacy Practice as an Assistant Professor with primary responsibilities in the Pharmacy Skills courses and as an Institutional preceptor. This position focuses on teaching, developing, and assessing skills-based learning experiences in the in the Pharmacy Practice Skills course. The faculty member will teach pharmacy students, ensuring they gain the necessary competencies to excel in pharmacy practice. The ideal candidate will be passionate about student learning, committed to innovative teaching methods, and collaborative in working with faculty and staff to enhance the pharmacy curriculum.
Key Responsibilities:
Teach and facilitate laboratory-based courses in pharmacy practice skills, including but not limited to sterile product compounding and related pharmacy calculations, USP 797 and USP 800, patient counseling, medication preparation and distribution, discharge counseling, formulary management
Develop, implement, and assess innovative teaching strategies to engage students in active learning.
Design and grade practical assessments, case-based learning activities, and simulations to evaluate student competencies
Maintain a practice in institutional pharmacy and serve as an institutional rotation preceptor for IPPE and APPE students as assigned.
Provide mentorship and guidance to students in professional development, ethical decision-making, and patient-centered care.
Collaborate with faculty members to align laboratory content with didactic coursework and experiential learning.
Develop course materials, instructional videos, and standardized patient cases.
Participate in curriculum development and continuous quality improvement initiatives within the program.
Engage in professional development activities to stay current in pharmacy education and practice trends.
Contribute to service activities within the college and the broader pharmacy community.
Position 1 Requirements (Director of Assessment - School of Pharmacy)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of accreditation standards as put forth by the Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education.
Precision in working with assessment databases, linking data from a variety of sources (ie., ExamSoft, LMS, CORE, etc.).
Strategic thinking to address assessment findings and excellent communication skills to work with the appropriate constituents to assure loop closure on said findings.
Education and Experience:
Terminal degree of not less than PharmD, EdD, and/or PhD
Minimum 2-5 years of significant assessment experience as a director of assessment and/or leadership in assessment within a school or college of pharmacy
Position 2 Requirements (Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice)
Qualifications:
Required:
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited institution or equivalent.
Postgraduate residency training (PGY1 or PGY2) or equivalent experience in pharmacy practice.
Licensed pharmacist in NY
Demonstrated experience or interest in teaching pharmacy practice skills and laboratory-based courses.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to student success and a passion for teaching.
Preferred:
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited institution or equivalent.
Prior experience in academic instruction, precepting, or clinical skills training.
Familiarity with active learning methodologies and competency-based assessments.
Experience with instructional technology and simulation-based learning.
About Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Founded in 1881, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) is a private, independent institution with a long tradition of academic and research excellence. The college’s mission is to educate the next generation of leaders to improve the health of our society. ACPHS was named the #1 value-added college in the country by the Wall Street Journal and the Brookings Institution.