Department of Pharmacy Practice Full-Time Faculty

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance 
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution 

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture. 

20,000 Students 

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education 

Online 

Department of Pharmacy Practice Full-Time Faculty Description

South College Knoxville Campus is seeking two full-time faculty members to join the Pharmacy Practice Department. This position is full-time on ground at the Knoxville Parkside Campus in Knoxville, TN. 

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning of course offerings in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, including subject matter and sequencing of courses, methods of instruction and expectations for student performance
• Develop required and elective pharmacy practice courses based on expertise and experience
• Serve as course director for pharmacy practice courses as directed by the Chair of Pharmacy Practice, to include
• Develop and provide to students a current syllabus indicating materials to be covered, related assignments, and methods of evaluation
• Schedule lecturers for the course where not all lectures are provided by the course director
• Develop a plan for assessment of student performance using both traditional methods (e.g., written tests) and non-traditional methods, as appropriate
• Maintain current records of student participation and grades in the course
• If not serving as a course director, provide lectures and instruction in collaboration with the course director, including participating in assessment of student performance
• Promote adequate standards of linguistic expression in both written and oral communications
• Maintain intellectual integrity and strive for academic excellence in teaching
• Document outcomes and appropriateness of all teaching activities on an ongoing basis
• Develop experiential program rotations and serve as a preceptor, if appropriate
• Support the School of Pharmacy in identification and management of sites for the delivery of Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs)
• Develop, in relation to the faculty member's area of expertise, practice affiliations with area healthcare institutions, medical groups, and other appropriate healthcare providers
• Serve as a preceptor for Pharm.D. students and pharmacy residents at practice affiliation sites

Education

• The faculty member must possess a Pharm.D. degree with residency. 

Experience

In addition, the faculty member must demonstrate the following knowledge, skill and ability or be able to explain and demonstrate that the faculty member can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skill and ability.

• Expertise in the area of pharmacy practice
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally
• Ability to interact effectively with people of all backgrounds, including students, administration, faculty and staff
• Ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle a wide range of responsibilities in the School of Pharmacy environment