Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Acute Care

The search will remain open until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by January 15, 2027. Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.

The University of Rhode Island is the state's flagship land and sea-grant research institution, with a commitment to urban initiatives. A student-centered research institution, URI actively partners with other organizations globally and locally to advance knowledge and to develop informed residents and leaders. URI is committed to community engagement, excellence in education, and solving the world's most important challenges. Situated on the traditional land and territories of the Narragansett Nation and the Niantic People along the Atlantic Ocean, URI strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment for researchers, teachers, learners, and community members.

The College of Pharmacy is on the main campus in Washington County, Rhode Island. Washington County is Rhode Island's southernmost region, covering 100 miles of coastline and sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. The College of Pharmacy is a welcoming and inclusive community of scholars with a vision to “Advance Health and Transform Communities.” The College community seeks to pursue lives of service and intellectual exploration to solve scientific challenges and deliver progressive interdisciplinary healthcare with compassion and intention.

The Department of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research prepares outstanding and compassionate pharmacists and health outcomes specialists who excel as clinicians, scholars, and leaders. We aim to strengthen and diversify the practice of pharmacy. We seek a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy committed to expanding our community of scholars who work together and inspire one another in teaching, research, practice, and service.

We seek applicants who are committed to embodying the College's values. We are a people-first community that is inclusive, accessible, equitable, and diverse, and that respects the rights and dignity of all individuals. We support the physical and mental well-being of our community and value the freedom to learn, teach, conduct research, and disseminate knowledge in service of the public good. We promote integrity and innovation through lifelong learning, ethical practice, research, and leadership. We also value excellence in service, ongoing reflection, and shared accountability as we work to strengthen the URI community and serve Rhode Island and the broader world.

The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy values and respects all individuals. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a values-driven workforce to enhance our student environment and the health of all people in Rhode Island, the United States, and the world. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate through their efforts in teaching, research, and engagement that create environments to promote belonging in education and support health accessibility to improve outcomes.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy invites applications for a full-time, calendar-year, non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor in Pharmacy Practice, specializing in acute care pharmacy. This shared academic-clinical position includes approximately 32 hours per week dedicated to College of Pharmacy responsibilities and 8 hours per week embedded at the clinical practice site as an integrated member of the pharmacy team. This three-year appointment, housed in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research, includes responsibilities for clinical teaching, service, and scholarly activity. Continuation beyond the initial term is expected based on successful performance review. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The selected candidate will be expected to develop an exemplary clinical practice model, demonstrate excellence in both didactic and experiential teaching, provide meaningful service to the profession, the college, and the university, and contribute to clinically relevant scholarship.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the Doctor of Pharmacy and graduate teaching missions of the University by mentoring and teaching graduate, professional degree, and undergraduate required and elective courses for the College.
• Establish and maintain a high-quality experiential training site at a partnering healthcare institution by developing an exemplary clinical practice model focused on acute care pharmacy.
• This will involve close collaboration with the clinical site, the Director of Experiential Education, and the Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research to support advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPE) and interprofessional education.
• Teach in didactic and experiential components of the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum, including core and elective courses related to acute care and pharmacotherapy.
• Engage in sustained scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications and presentations at regional, national, or international professional meetings.
• Work collaboratively with patients and their families, pharmacists, nurses, residents, faculty, physicians, and other health professionals.
• Actively contribute to curriculum development and assessment aligned with accreditation standards and participate in service through committee involvement at both the College and University levels.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college or university.
2. Licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in Rhode Island.
3. Completion of PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residency training or equivalent clinical experience, generally demonstrated by a minimum of five years of acute care pharmacy practice.
4. Demonstrated clinical expertise in acute care pharmacy practice.
5. Eligibility to obtain or achieve board certification in pharmacy specialties (e.g. BCPS).
6. Demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

PREFERRED:

1. Evidence of effective didactic, experiential, or interprofessional teaching.
2. Experience precepting student pharmacists and/or pharmacy residents.
3. Evidence of scholarly productivity or the potential to establish a sustained program of scholarship.
4. Ability to contribute to teaching across a broad range of acute care and pharmacotherapy topics.
5. Experience collaborating within interprofessional healthcare teams.
6. Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive and accessible learning and clinical environment that supports the success of individuals from varied backgrounds.

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts.

All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Union: AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status: Calendar Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited

End Date of Restriction or Limitation: Position is full-time calendar year, limited to 06/24/2028 with anticipated renewal.

Department: Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research

Contact(s): Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: https://jobs.uri.edu

Campus Location: Kingston

Grant Funded: No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

1. Cover letter.
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

Position Number: 107336

Posting Number: F00536

Posting Date: 11/02/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes