Position Overview
The University of Kansas, School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, is seeking candidates for a 12-month Clinical Assistant Professor position housed on the Lawrence, Kansas campus. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching in skills-related coursework in the didactic curriculum.
Job responsibilities will include teaching in Pharmacy Practice Skills Lab settings including but not limited to: developing and facilitating educational experiences including simulations; performance assessment and providing feedback to Pharmacy students; maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies; advising students; and service to the department and school.
The Department of Pharmacy Practice expects its instructors to contribute to the mission and goals of the Department and School in the areas of teaching and service. Salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and expertise of the individual. On site lab instruction is required to be performed in person and on campus.
The Assistant Professor position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between The University of Kansas and United Academics. UAKU is the exclusive representative for the bargaining unit, and it is the candidate’s right to be a member or not be a member of a union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.
KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
Job Description
70% Teaching:
- Coordination and instruction of courses in the Pharm.D. curriculum assigned by the Chair of Pharmacy Practice or the Chair’s designee.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues teaching in the Pharmacy Skills series.
- Provide assessment support for live performance assessment activities across the Pharmacy Practice curriculum.
- May coordinate one elective course per year in the PharmD curriculum as needed.
- Specific course assignments and locations are at the discretion of the Department of Pharmacy Practice Chair, although the instructor may be consulted about preferences.
- Create timelines for standardized patient encounters for all Pharmacy Skills courses for the upcoming academic year. Work with Performance Assessment Coordinators on both the Lawrence and Wichita campuses to reserve required rooms and resources.
- Precept P4 students as part of the School’s summer camp program offered to high school students.
- Reset and resupply all standardized patient encounter rooms. Work with KU IT to ensure all computers and cameras in the SP center are functional.
- Present topic(s) as part of incoming P1 student onboarding/orientation efforts.
20% Service:
- Support the Profession, University, School of Pharmacy, and Department through involvement on various committees and organizations.
- Serve as advisor for PharmD students as assigned by the Dean’s Office
- Serve as an adviser for pharmacy student organization(s) within the School.
- Serve the community as a valued health care professional and citizen by providing community education and professional lectures, which may be assigned by Chair or the Chair’s designee.
10% Scholarship
- Participate in scholarship resulting in conference presentations, peer-reviewed published manuscripts, peer-reviewed instructional materials, or invited lectures or presentations
Required Qualifications
- A terminal degree in Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE accredited school or for pre-2000 graduates, a BS in Pharmacy degree is considered terminal).
- Demonstrated ability to teach professional students or colleagues as evidenced by a record of presentations or teaching experience.
- Immunization certificate, currently or obtained within 90 days after starting the position.
- Applicants must be licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Kansas or must obtain licensure through the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of start date.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as demonstrated by application materials and interview process
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application consists of the following: 1) cover letter/letter of interest; 2) research statement; 3) teaching statement; 4) comprehensive CV that clearly shows meeting the minimum doctoral requirement; 5) three representative publication reprints; and 6) names, contact information (address, phone number, and email address) of at least three professional references (reference letters may be requested at a later date).
Review of applications will begin November 2nd and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Contact Information to Applicants
Lawrence Davidow
ldavidow@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Application Review Begins
Monday November 2, 2026
Anticipated Start Date
Friday January 1, 2027
