Assistant Professor (Pharmacoeconomics), Tenure Track - School of Pharmacy

Job Description

This position requires teaching, scholarly activity including
publications and serving as principal investigator on
externally-funded grants, and service to the department, school,
campus, professional societies, and the public.

The position is a full-time, 12-month appointment based at our
Baltimore campus. In addition to service and scholarly activity,
this position will be responsible for serving as course manager for
the Pharmacoeconomics & CER I course and teaching and/or
serving as course manager for cost-effectiveness analysis, health
economics and outcomes research in PharmD, MS and PhD courses as
assigned by the department chair.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore campus houses schools of
Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Law, and Dentistry. The
University of Maryland enjoys an excellent established record of
accomplishment of successful collaboration for interprofessional
practice and research collaborations with the other professional
schools on campus.

Responsibilities

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

This position is responsible to the Chair of the Department of
Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research (P-SHOR). Teaching
reporting responsibility is to the Chair of the Department through
the Vice Chair for Academic Affairs.

UMB CORE VALUES

Respect & Integrity, Well-Being & Sustainability, Equity
& Justice, and Innovation & Discovery

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lead cost-effectiveness and health economics and outcomes research
instructional activities across academic programs at the school,
supervise students; secure extramural funding; and actively support
the vision and mission of the department, school and campus.

SCHOLARSHIP

• Scholarly activity is required; publication and presentation of

work is expected.

• Conduct original research in cost-effectiveness analysis,

health economics and outcomes research, health technology
assessment, and pharmaceutical health services research.

• Secure funding for research projects.
• Develop interdisciplinary research collaborations with

colleagues within the School of Pharmacy as well as with colleagues
in the other professional schools across campus.

• Publish research findings in high-impact peer-reviewed

journals.

• Scholarly activity may be pursued either independently or in

collaboration with others; however, serving as first author on
manuscripts and principal investigator on funded grants is expected
for successful progress towards promotion and tenure.

SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL, AND PUBLIC

• Participate in appropriate faculty activities (e.g., faculty

assembly, department meetings, faculty committees) and other
endeavors.

• Provide service to professional organizations, citizens of

Maryland, and the public at large.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An earned PhD in Economics or equivalent degree with a strong focus
on cost-effectiveness analysis and health economics and outcomes
research. Excellent communication skills are essential. Evidence of
scholarship is preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Professional conduct in all dealings with students, faculty,

and administration.

• Communications – Knowledge of communication and dissemination

techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform via
written, oral, and visual media.

• Initiative – Willing and able to take on responsibilities and

challenges.

• Leadership – Willing and able to lead; take charge and offer

opinions and direction.

• Learning Strategies – Selecting and using instructional methods

and procedures appropriate in the discipline family when learning
or teaching new things.

• Strong interpersonal abilities with excellent oral and written

communication skills to effectively communicate with students,
staff, faculty, and administration.

• Monitoring/assessing course content and research progress to

make improvements or take corrective action.

• Stress Tolerance – Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly

and effectively with high-stress situations.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must apply online through the Careers at UMB
website and submit an initial application that includes a letter of
intent (reference position number 05-180-102), curriculum vitae
(signed and dated), statement of teaching philosophy, statement of
scholarly interests, and names and contact information of at least
three references. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit
three letters of recommendation from reviewers external to the
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. In addition to applying
online, interested candidates may also send application materials
to:

C. Daniel Mullins, PhD

Professor and Executive Director, the PATIENTS Program

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes
Research

220 Arch Street, 12th Floor

Baltimore, MD 21201

Email: Daniel.Mullins@rx.umaryland.edu

Phone: 410.706.0879

SALARY RANGE:

Assistant Professor: $120,000 - $140,000

The salary will be commensurate with education, experience, and
qualifications.

Employees whose job duties require them to work in a clinical
setting or at clinical or field sites continue to be subject to the
vaccine requirements of those sites. For additional information on
protocols and exemptions, please visit the COVID-19
website.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes
wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This
position participates in a retirement program that must be selected
and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous
leave package that includes over four weeks of vacation accrued
each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick
time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and
development programs; tuition remission for employees and their
dependents at participating University System of Maryland
schools.

For more information, please visit HR Benefits at https://www.umaryland.edu/hrs/benefits-and-well-being/

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https://www.umaryland.edu/hr/benefits-and-well-being/benefits-programs-and-perks/

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce
and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national
origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or
mental disability, marital status, protected veteran’s status, or
any other legally protected classification.

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