Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Acute Care

Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Acute
Care

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required
Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

The search will remain open until the position is
filled. For full consideration, applications should be
submitted by January 15, 2027. Applications
received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the
search committee.

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The University of Rhode Island is the state's
flagship land and sea-grant research institution, with a commitment
to urban initiatives. A student-centered research institution, URI
actively partners with other organizations globally and locally to
advance knowledge and to develop informed residents and leaders.
URI is committed to community engagement, excellence in education,
and solving the world's most important challenges. Situated on the
traditional land and territories of the Narragansett Nation and the
Niantic People along the Atlantic Ocean, URI strives to create a
diverse and inclusive environment for researchers, teachers,
learners, and community members.

The College of Pharmacy is on the main campus in
Washington County, Rhode Island. Washington County is Rhode
Island's southernmost region, covering 100 miles of coastline and
sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. The College of Pharmacy is
a welcoming and inclusive community of scholars with a vision to
"Advance Health and Transform Communities." The College community
seeks to pursue lives of service and intellectual exploration to
solve scientific challenges and deliver progressive
interdisciplinary healthcare with compassion and intention.

The Department of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical
Research prepares outstanding and compassionate
pharmacists and health outcomes specialists who excel as
clinicians, scholars, and leaders. We aim to strengthen and
diversify the practice of pharmacy. We seek a Clinical Assistant
Professor of Pharmacy committed to expanding our community of
scholars who work together and inspire one another in teaching,
research, practice, and service.

We seek applicants who are committed to embodying the College's
values. We are a people-first
community that is inclusive, accessible, equitable, and diverse,
and that respects the rights and dignity of all individuals. We
support the physical and mental well-being of our community and
value the freedom to learn, teach, conduct research, and
disseminate knowledge in service of the public good. We promote
integrity and innovation through lifelong
learning, ethical practice, research, and leadership. We also value
excellence in service, ongoing reflection, and
shared accountability as we work to strengthen the URI community
and serve Rhode Island and the broader world.

The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy values and
respects all individuals. We are committed to recruiting and
retaining a values-driven workforce to enhance our student
environment and the health of all people in Rhode Island, the
United States, and the world. We strongly encourage applications
from candidates who demonstrate through their efforts in teaching,
research, and engagement that create environments to promote
belonging in education and support health accessibility to improve
outcomes.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy invites
applications for a full-time, calendar-year, non-tenure-track
Clinical Assistant Professor in Pharmacy Practice, specializing in
acute care pharmacy. This shared academic-clinical position
includes approximately 32 hours per week dedicated to College of
Pharmacy responsibilities and 8 hours per week embedded at the
clinical practice site as an integrated member of the pharmacy
team. This three-year appointment, housed in the Department of
Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research, includes responsibilities
for clinical teaching, service, and scholarly activity.
Continuation beyond the initial term is expected based on
successful performance review. Salary is commensurate with
qualifications and experience and includes a comprehensive benefits
package. The selected candidate will be expected to develop an
exemplary clinical practice model, demonstrate excellence in both
didactic and experiential teaching, provide meaningful service to
the profession, the college, and the university, and contribute to
clinically relevant scholarship.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the Doctor of Pharmacy and graduate teaching

missions of the University by mentoring and teaching graduate,
professional degree, and undergraduate required and elective
courses for the College.

• Establish and maintain a high-quality experiential training site

at a partnering healthcare institution by developing an exemplary
clinical practice model focused on acute care pharmacy.

• This will involve close collaboration with the clinical site, the

Director of Experiential Education, and the Chair of the Department
of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research to support advanced
pharmacy practice experiences (APPE) and interprofessional
education.

• Teach in didactic and experiential components of the Doctor of

Pharmacy curriculum, including core and elective courses related to
acute care and pharmacotherapy.

• Engage in sustained scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed

publications and presentations at regional, national, or
international professional meetings.

• Work collaboratively with patients and their families,

pharmacists, nurses, residents, faculty, physicians, and other
health professionals.

• Actively contribute to curriculum development and assessment

aligned with accreditation standards and participate in service
through committee involvement at both the College and University
levels.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental
conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an
ACPE-accredited college or university.

2. Licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in Rhode
Island.

3. Completion of PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residency training or
equivalent clinical experience, generally demonstrated by a minimum
of five years of acute care pharmacy practice.

4. Demonstrated clinical expertise in acute care pharmacy
practice.

5. Eligibility to obtain or achieve board certification in pharmacy
specialties (e.g. BCPS).

6. Demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral, and written
communication skills.

PREFERRED:

1. Evidence of effective didactic, experiential, or
interprofessional teaching.

2. Experience precepting student pharmacists and/or pharmacy
residents.

3. Evidence of scholarly productivity or the potential to establish
a sustained program of scholarship.

4. Ability to contribute to teaching across a broad range of acute
care and pharmacotherapy topics.

5. Experience collaborating within interprofessional healthcare
teams.

6. Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive and accessible
learning and clinical environment that supports the success of
individuals from varied backgrounds.

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URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity,
community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to
serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship
university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a
broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate
the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment
decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected
status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a
reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at
401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at
711.

Union: AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status: Calendar Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track,
Limited

Department: Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your
online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

(#3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

Note: References will be upon request by the search
committee.

Position Number: 107336

Posting Number: F00536

Posting Date: 11/02/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17283

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