The University of Southern California (USC) School of Pharmacy invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor of Clinical Pharmacy within the Clinical Track.  Competitive applicants for this senior faculty position will have extensive experience working in the pharmaceutical industry as well as demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum development within the area of clinical and translational sciences.

The faculty member will assist with expanding relations with the pharmaceutical industry to enhance teaching and career opportunities for our graduate students:

• Serve as faculty advisor for the Pharm.D., MS dual degree program in Clinical & Experimental Therapeutics (CXPT).
• Serve as faculty advisor for Pharm.D. students academically involved in the industry area of concentration certificate program.
• Expand industry APPE rotations for Pharm.D. students.
• Provide didactic teaching to Pharm.D. and other graduate students on the clinical drug development process within pharmaceutical industry, and potentially develop elective coursework in this area.
• Facilitate industry internship opportunities for students in the Pharm.D. and graduate programs.
• Assist the Director of Fellowship programs with pharmaceutical industry postdoctoral fellowship opportunities for Pharm.D. and other graduate students.

Mentoring and scholarship are expectations for all faculty members and excellence in these pursuits is necessary for consideration for promotion. University service is an important contribution for the well-rounded faculty candidate’s recruitment and success.

Required Credentials and Experience:

Applicants must have a Pharm.D. degree, and have senior or manager level experience in the pharmaceutical industry working in clinical operations, drug development, or medical affairs. The applicant should also have documented experience in curricular development and course management within professional and graduate education, with emphasis in pharmacology and drug development. Completion of a pharmacy residency and/or fellowship is preferred. A record of professional leadership and evidence of engagement in scholarship is also preferred.

The University of Southern California offers a competitive salary within an academic environment based on the candidate’s experience and accomplishments. The rank offered will be appropriate to the professional and academic accomplishments of the candidate, and commensurate with established standards at USC. The University also offers excellent benefits and options to employees, which include: health, dental and life insurance; tuition assistance; disability and retirement plans; credit union membership; and participation in cultural and social events, as well as access to athletic and recreational facilities. Re-appointment and eventual promotion are expectation based on performance assessment. Excellence in teaching will be evaluated using evolving assessments strategies and rewards of the School and University, including those leading to continued appointment. The position does not lead to consideration for tenure.

The USC School of Pharmacy is located on the USC Health Sciences Campus, which includes the Keck Hospital of USC, the Norris Cancer Hospital, and LAC+USC hospital. The Keck Hospital of USC is a 401-bed acute care hospital. Adjacent to the Keck Hospital are the Healthcare Centers 1, 2, and 4 which house a variety of outpatient primary care and specialty practices. The USC School of Pharmacy owns and operates five pharmacies, including USC Pharmacy, USC Health Center Pharmacy, USC Medical Plaza Pharmacy, USC Verdugo Hills Professional Pharmacy, and Keck Medicine of USC Specialty Pharmacy. Ranked by US News and World Report as a top ten pharmacy school nationwide and #1 among private schools, the USC School of Pharmacy is recognized for its more than century-long reputation for innovation in pharmaceutical education, practice and research. Faculty in the departments of Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical and Health Economics, and Regulatory and Quality Sciences have national and international stature as professional, scholarly, and educational leaders. The School and its faculty uniquely spans the entire spectrum of pharmaceutical development and clinical care – from drug discovery to regulatory approaches that promote safety and innovation, from delivery of patient care services to clinical research and evaluating the impact of care on patient outcomes and costs.

Application Procedure:

For consideration, please apply online using the following link: https://usccareers.usc.edu,. Interested individuals should electronically submit a letter of intent, a personal statement including teaching and mentoring philosophy, current curriculum vitae, research/scholarship plan, and the names of five references with current contact information.  Applicant screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Southern California is actively committed to equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion within its faculty hiring practices, so qualified candidates from underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

Required Credentials and Experience:Applicants must have a Pharm.D. degree, and have senior or manager level experience in the pharmaceutical industry working in clinical operations, drug development, or medical affairs. The applicant should also have documented experience in curricular development and course management within professional and graduate education, with emphasis in pharmacology and drug development. Completion of a pharmacy residency and/or fellowship is preferred. A record of professional leadership and evidence of engagement in scholarship is also preferred.