At the University of Kentucky, we are dedicated to improving people’s lives through excellence in education, research and creative work, service, and health care. As Kentucky’s flagship institution, we play a critical leadership role by promoting diversity, inclusion, economic development and human well-being. We are looking for more people to join us in this mission.
Post : Post Doctoral Scholar (College of Pharmacy Academic Fellowship)
Requisition Number : DU12775
Department Name : 7K700:PHARMACY PRACTICE & SCIENCE
Work Location : Lexington, KY
Salary Range : Minimum - USD 58,000
Education : PharmD plus completion of a PGY1 residency, a pharmacy-related post-graduate fellowship, or a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Pharmacy Outcomes, or an equivalent degree
Required License/Registration/Certification : Licensed to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Kentucky (applies only to PharmD applicants)
Physical Requirements : Sitting and standing for long periods of time; lifting up to 10lbs on occasion; walking / traveling through campus/UKHC
Shift : Standard 40-hour week
The Fellowship is targeted toward graduates who have obtained a PharmD and completed one or two years of residency training and/or have obtained a PhD, with or without postdoctoral training, in pharmaceutical sciences or pharmacy outcomes. While being mentored for a career in academia, the Fellow will have the opportunity to develop and hone teaching skills with various types of teaching experiences. They will also engage in one or more teaching and learning scholarship projects and participate on various College committees and work groups. PharmD Fellows will also have a small clinical component within the University of Kentucky Healthcare system based on their area of expertise. The Fellow will be encouraged to enroll in and complete one to two masters level education courses per semester.
Job Description
• Teach and/or facilitate various lectures within the PharmD and/or graduate curriculum
• Engage in educational activities of resident and APPE students on academia rotations
• Participate in College curriculum service activities (iCATS, Service Learning, PaCE, etc.)
• Conduct scholarly research in the area of teaching and learning
• Participate in curriculum, teaching, and/or educational projects
• Attend Department & College Faculty meetings
• Attend College Curriculum Committee meetings
• Attend College & University faculty development workshops/seminars
• Participate in College book and journal clubs
• Assist with the College’s tutoring program
• Staff the equivalent of one 8-hour shift per week as a clinical pharmacist with UK Healthcare Pharmacy Services (applies only to PharmD Fellows)
The Fellowship year will be July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
The Fellow will reside in the Office of Teaching Innovation & Scholarship (OTIS)/Office of Academic Programs, report to the Director of OTIS, work closely with the Director of the Professional Program, and receive mentorship from various College faculty. The clinical component of the Fellowship will report to UK Healthcare Pharmacy Services
Benefits
• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Holiday Leave
• Paid Temporary Disability Leave
• Adjunct Assistant Professor appointment
• Tuition for 6 credit hours of graduate courses per semester
• Travel allowance for the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
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