Description

Creighton University, a Catholic and Jesuit institution, is actively seeking applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenure track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in our Doctor of Pharmacy program in Omaha, Nebraska. You will join a team of professionals committed to innovation and excellence in education, scholarship, pharmacy practice and service within the Jesuit tradition. Creighton seeks a quality educator who is excited about competency-based education, evidence-based pharmacy practice, willingness to collaborate and demonstrate effective teamwork, and embraces the Jesuit values.

Teaching & Educational Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will perform core faculty responsibilities that include teaching, clinical practice, service and scholarship. The anticipated breakdown in effort will be 50% teaching, 30% clinical responsibilities, 10% service, and 10% scholarship. It is expected they will teach courses in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program in the professional development course series and in areas of department need that align with experience/expertise, as agreed upon with the Pharmacy Practice Department Chair. Our priority for this position is a faculty member with expertise in the following areas:

• Development, and delivery of the Professional Development Seminar Course Series to ensure accreditation required parity between Omaha, Distance and Phoenix pathways. 
• Secondary teaching in Pharmacy Practice Department didactic courses  
• Provide disease state management services to university employees with an emphasis on lifestyle medicine
• Interviewer for admissions, student advising, committee responsibilities.
• Scholarship activity appropriate with rank and the Faculty Handbook.

Service/Clinical Practice Responsibilities: Refer to the appropriate rank within the Faculty Handbook.  Clinical practice hours at the Magis Clinic, lifestyle medicine disease state management and clinical practice hours needed to maintain specialty certification are supported as negotiated with the Pharmacy Practice Department Chair.

Scholarship Responsibilities: Refer to the appropriate rank within the Faculty Handbook.  Faculty are expected to maintain scholarly activity. 

Qualifications

Preference will be given to individuals with:

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD)
• Eligible for pharmacist licensure in Nebraska
• Post-graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Residency or equivalent experience
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist

The successful candidate must also possess effective communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Instructions

Expressions of interest and all applications will be treated with strict confidence. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Application materials are to be submitted electronically and should include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• 1 page teaching statement
• Contact information of four references
• Provide four letters of recommendation.  As reference letters may not be readily available when applying, please email recommendation letters to Nicole White.  

Once you have applied, please send a brief email to Nicole White, Search Committee Chair, at nicolewhite@creighton.edu.   If you would like more information or have questions regarding the faculty position, please contact Dr. White directly.

Candidates are strongly urged to familiarize themselves with:

• The Creighton University Faculty Handbook

• The Creighton University Mission and founding principles

• The Pharmacy Programs (Omaha, Distance, Phoenix) “One Creighton” mission and philosophy

For information regarding Creighton University Benefits, please see the Creighton University Benefit Guide

Creighton University is a leading Jesuit education institution at the intersection of health and humanity. Founded in 1878, Creighton enrolls more than 8,000 students and is one of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the U.S. Creighton is a world-class academic institution recognized for excellence in teaching, learning and research, and enriched by a centuries-long tradition of Jesuit, Catholic education with a low 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Creighton offers a close-knit, small-school feel with big-school opportunities and spirit. With over 140 academic paths spanning the arts, sciences, law, business and multiple health sciences fields, Creighton offers something for everyone. At Creighton, the classroom is just the beginning. From research to internships to service-based learning, our students do more. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AAP/EEO Statement 

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.