Description

The Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for pharmacy practice faculty in Ambulatory Care (Open-Rank) with an emphasis on Mental Health/Psychiatric Pharmacy. Appointments are full-time, clinical, and non-tenure track. This position offers an opportunity to join a progressive, collaborative, student-centered academic Pharm.D. program. Courses are taught using an active learning environment that values professional growth and student development. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and teamwork.

The start date for the position is flexible. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach coursework that incorporates active learning and optimizes educational outcomes.
• Precept students to support learning experiences in the experiential curriculum.
• Serve as an advisor to pharmacy students.
• Participate in college, university, and professional service.
• Engage in research and scholarship.
• Participate in community events, such as community service and community engagement.
• Establish and develop a viable practice site.
• Coordinate coursework as assigned.
• Engage in continuous professional development.
• Maintain regular on-campus presence.
• Attend departmental meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• Pharm.D. or equivalent terminal degree.
• Completion of a PGY-1 pharmacy residency.
• Experience practicing in mental health or psychiatric care settings
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Current Texas Registered Pharmacist Licensure (or eligibility for Texas licensure).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in academia.
• Completion of a Teaching Certificate Program.
• Completion of a PGY-2 Psychiatry Pharmacy Practice Residency
• Professional board certification.

Other Information:

About The University of Texas at Tyler: The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges. 

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Why work for UT Tyler?  Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?

Additional Information:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits. 

EEO Statement:

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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