Job Description
Position Description
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions
The mission of the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy (the School) is to prepare students for lifelong success in health careers by providing an excellent, student-centered learning environment. We aspire to develop leadership skills in our students and a strong commitment to their professions, to interprofessional collaboration, and to society. These efforts are assisted by linkages across the University of the Pacific (the University) professional and liberal arts programs. We support outstanding professional and graduate teaching, research and other scholarly activity, and services as a means of achieving our mission.
The Associate Clinical Professor or Clinical Professor, Director of Professional Programs is a full-time, non-tenure track appointment at the University of the Pacific, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy. The Director of Professional Programs serves as a member in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Office of Professional Programs. In collaboration with the Associate Dean of Professional Programs, the Director of Professional Programs oversees the overall coordination of the experiential curriculum, support the Regional Coordinators and supervises the administrative staff in the Office of Professional Programs.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Pharm.D. degree with residency and/or fellowship, or equivalent experience, is required.
- Must be licensed as a Registered Pharmacist or eligible for licensure in California.
- Current Regional Coordinator within the University of Pacific is required.
- Strong leadership, at least 5 years of experiential education coordination experience, clinical practice experience, ethical conduct, professionalism, multicultural and diversity competence, management abilities, and effective interpersonal communication skills are required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is performed during standard hours; Additional hours may be required to meet business needs or deadlines. Travel to various regions is required.
Hiring Range
$135,000- $170,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Special Instructions
- The rank of this position will be determined upon the hiring qualifications of the individual (Associate Clinical OR Clinical Professor)
- This recruitment will remain open for five days from the date that it was posted.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Contact Information
Allen Shek, Professor and Associate Dean of Professional Programs
Contact Email
ashek@pacific.edu
Reference Letter Information
Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting?
Yes
Minimum Number of References
3
Maximum Number of References
3
Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement
University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.
