Position Information
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year | 2026-2027 |
| Position Title | Postdoctoral Associate, Pharmacy Practice |
| Classification Title | Postdoctoral Associate |
| Department | Pharmacy |
| Posting Number | P260256 |
| Posting Link | https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/65721 |
| Employer | State |
| Bargaining Unit | 08 |
| Position Type | UUP Professional |
| Professional Appointment Term | Term |
| Salary Grade | SL1 |
Position Summary
The Pharmacy Academic and Leadership (PAL) program is a structured two-year experience, offered through the UB SPPS Department of Pharmacy (PHM), for candidates interested in a career as a non-tenure track (NTT) clinical faculty member. This program is designed for both entry-level pharmacists without postgraduate training and for pharmacists who have completed postgraduate training and/or who have experience in pharmacy practice.
The program is composed of FOUR core domains and the job responsibilities will be in:
- Teaching
- Research/scholarship
- Leadership
- Clinical practice.
The relative time spent in each domain will be tailored to the goals and experiences of each Postdoctoral Associate, to be determined at the initial assessment meeting with the program director. This program is designed to achieve the following objectives: To develop teaching skills through immersion in the didactic, experiential, and interprofessional education and curricular development; to develop research/scholarship skills through active engagement in research, grantsmanship, and presentation/publication of scholarly works; to develop leadership skills thorough engagement in school/departmental committees and professional organizations; and, to advance clinical practice skills through completion of clinical pharmacy experiences.
Learn more:
- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an ACPE-accredited college/school of pharmacy: The Postdoctoral Associate must have been awarded a PharmD within the past five years from the appointment.
- Candidates with a PharmD degree must be licensed, or eligible for licensure in NY State.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of a postgraduate-year-1 ASHP-accredited postgraduate pharmacy residency or a pharmacy-related postgraduate fellowship;
- Completion of a postgraduate-year-2 ASHP-accredited postgraduate pharmacy residency.
Other Position Information
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Prodig+ | No |
| Executive Position | No |
| Driving Requirements | This position will never drive a university owned vehicle. |
| Salary Range | $47,936 - $50,000 |
| 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. |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Campus | South Campus |
Special Instructions Summary
Contact information for 3 professional references – must include at least one faculty member and at least one APPE preceptor.
Please submit applications by 1/5/2027 for full consideration.
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.
Contact Information
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Contact's Name | William Prescott Jr. |
| Contact's Title | Clinical Professor and Chair, Dept of Pharmacy Practice |
| Contact's Email | prescott@buffalo.edu |
| Contact's Phone | 716-645-4780 |
Posting Dates
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Posted | 11/11/2026 |
| Deadline for Internal Applicants | 11/25/2026 |
| Deadline for External Applicants | Open Until Filled |
| Date to be filled | 07/01/2027 |
References
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Number of References Required | 3 |
Supplemental Questions
- Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
- Faculty
- Faculty Student Association (FSA)
- Research Foundation Employee
- State Classified
- State Professional
- UB Foundation
- TA/GA
- Student
- No Current Employment Affiliation
- How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
- AcademicKeys.com
- CareerExposure.com
- CareerWomen.com
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- DiversitySearch.com
- GoogleJobs.com
- HERCjobs.org
- HigherEdJobs.com
- IMDiversity.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- MBACareers.com
- Conference
- Personal Referral
- UBJobs.buffalo.edu
- Other
- WNY Jobs
- Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
- Yes
- No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- CV/Resume
- Transcripts
Optional Documents


