Job Description
Summary: The Assistant/Associate Professor of Social and Administrative Sciences will contribute to the mission of D'Youville University and the School of Pharmacy through excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, student mentorship, and professional leadership. The faculty member will provide instruction and curricular leadership in social and administrative pharmacy (e.g. health communications, ethics, health services research, medication use policy, pharmacy management, pharmacoeconomics, implementation science, health outcomes, population health, and related areas). The successful candidate will support the School's academic programs, contribute to ACPE-aligned curricular quality and assessment, develop or maintain an active scholarly agenda, perform research, and engage in service to the School, University, profession, and community.
Responsibilities:
Teaching and Curriculum
- Teach required and elective courses in social and administrative sciences, pharmacy administration, health outcomes, pharmacy management, health policy, pharmacoeconomics, implementation science, population health, research methods, leadership, or related content areas.
- Contribute to curriculum design, course coordination, assessment, and continuous quality improvement within the School of Pharmacy.
- Deliver instruction across appropriate formats, including in-person, hybrid, and online learning environments.
- Develop effective assessment measures that support student learning, programmatic outcomes, and accreditation expectations.
- Mentor and advise PharmD students, graduate students, residents, fellows, and/or student researchers as appropriate.
Scholarship and Research
- Establish, sustain, or expand a focused program of scholarship in social and administrative pharmacy or a related field.
- Produce peer-reviewed publications, presentations, abstracts, reports, grants, or other scholarly products consistent with faculty rank and appointment type.
- Pursue internal and external funding opportunities, collaborative research partnerships, and interdisciplinary scholarly initiatives.
- Collaborate with faculty, practice partners, community organizations, health systems, payers, and public health stakeholders on research and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support student participation in research, scholarship, poster presentations, and professional dissemination.
Service, Leadership, and Accreditation Support
- Serve on School of Pharmacy and University committees as assigned.
- Contribute to ACPE accreditation readiness through evidence generation, assessment support, curriculum mapping, faculty documentation, strategic planning, and continuous improvement activities.
- Participate in recruitment, admissions, student success, alumni engagement, and community outreach initiatives.
- Represent the School of Pharmacy in relevant professional organizations, networks, and community partnerships.
- Support the School's strategic initiatives, including program advancement, interprofessional education, online education, experiential education partnerships, and practice transformation.
Professional and Community Engagement
- Maintain active engagement in professional organizations relevant to pharmacy education, social and administrative sciences, health outcomes, health services research, pharmacy policy, or public health.
- Develop relationships with regional and national collaborators that enhance teaching, scholarship, practice advancement, and student opportunities.
- Contribute to a collegial academic environment that values collaboration, accountability, innovation, and mission-centered service.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
- Doctoral degree required, preferably a PhD in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, Pharmacy Administration, Health Services Research, Health Outcomes Research, Pharmacoeconomics, Implementation Science, Public Health, Health Policy, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related field.
Experience:
- Record of, or demonstrated potential for, effective teaching in professional, graduate, or health professions education.
- Record of, or demonstrated potential for, scholarly activity in an area relevant to the School of Pharmacy.
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to meet criteria for faculty appointment at D'Youville University at the assistant professor or associate professor level, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in social and administrative sciences, pharmacy administration, health services research, health outcomes, pharmacoeconomics, implementation science, public health, healthcare policy, population health, or a closely related area.
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to teach effectively in professional pharmacy education and to apply sound instructional design and assessment practices.
- Evidence of scholarly productivity or strong potential for scholarly development appropriate to rank and appointment type.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, administrators, practice partners, and external stakeholders.
- Commitment to student success, professional formation, academic excellence, and continuous quality improvement.
- Ability to contribute to accreditation-related documentation, assessment, reporting, and curricular improvement processes.
- Capacity to support diverse learners and contribute to an inclusive academic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pharmacy-related academic training, practice experience, or prior work with PharmD students or schools/colleges of pharmacy.
- Experience teaching social and administrative sciences content in a pharmacy, health professions, public health, or graduate education setting.
- Evidence of peer-reviewed scholarship, grant activity, funded research, or collaborative research productivity.
- Experience with ACPE accreditation standards, assessment, curriculum mapping, or program evaluation.
- Expertise in one or more of the following: medication use policy, managed care pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, health disparities, health equity, social determinants of health, implementation science, pharmacoepidemiology, population health, leadership/management, or research methods.
- Experience with online or hybrid teaching and the use of educational technology.
Application Materials:
- Cover letter describing qualifications, teaching interests, scholarship agenda, and alignment with the School of Pharmacy's mission.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Statement of teaching philosophy.
- Statement of research/scholarship interests.
- Names and contact information for professional references.
- Additional materials may be requested during the review process.
Work Remotely - No
Work Location: Buffalo, NY
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $92,500.00 Annually
Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with education and qualifications.
About D'Youville University:
Shaping the Future of Education at D'Youville University
D'Youville University, a nationally ranked private university in Buffalo, New York, is transforming lives through a unique blend of academics and holistic development. Committed to promoting a health mind, body, and spirit, D'Youville empowers individuals to realize their potential, thrive in their careers, and make meaningful contributions to society.
A Dynamic and Purpose-Driven Community
Located on Buffalo's vibrant West Side, just blocks from a bustling downtown, D'Youville University is deeply embedded in an energetic, diverse urban landscape. Under the visionary leadership of President Lorrie Clemo, the university is undergoing an exciting evolution, with innovative initiatives designed to meet societal needs, elevate student experiences, expand career readiness, and solidify our role as a leader in 21st-century education.
A Place for Growth and Innovation
D'Youville University offers education across health sciences and business, with a range of degree levels, advanced certificates, accelerated paths, and community-engaged learning experiences. Our dedication to preparing students for successful careers is showcased in our national ranking for social mobility making us the top private university in the City of Buffalo.
Why Work with Us?
As a D'Youville University Saint, you'll be joining a collaborative, innovation-driven community committed to academic excellence, social responsibility, and transformative growth. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a university making a real difference—for our students, our community, and our world. Explore the possibilities at dyu.edu.
All job offers are contingent upon legal authorization to work in New York State as determined by the NYS Department of Labor.
