Teaching Faculty - Pharmacy Practice/Pharmacology

Responsibilities

• Develop teaching materials for medical pharmacology content incorporating clinically relevant principles
• Teach pharmacology and pharmacy skills labs using various pedagogies including case-based instruction, simulation, and team-based learning
• Serve as a course director for integrated medical school pre-clinical courses and a coordinator for pharmacy school skills courses
• Design and implement formative and summative assessment tools, such as NBME/NAPLEX-style questions
• Collaborate with faculty across departments to implement curriculum, course schedules, and exams
• Engage in educational scholarship and provide academic service on local and College-wide committees
• Serve as a preceptor for student pharmacists and PGY1/PGY2 residents on academic rotations

Requirements

• PharmD degree from an ACPE accredited College/School of Pharmacy
• Evidence of Illinois licensure as a professional pharmacist by the start date
• Completion of a PGY1 residency or equivalent experience by the time of hire
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport with students and faculty
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment

Preferred Qualifications

• PGY2 pharmacy residency training
• Experience developing integrated medical curricula that bridge basic and clinical sciences
• Demonstrated history of effective teaching for graduate, medical, or pharmacy learners
• Expertise in modern pedagogical approaches like Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Team-Based Learning (TBL)
• Experience with technology-enhanced learning tools and digital assessments
• A track record of scholarly contributions to medical and pharmacy education

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of $120,000 to $165,000
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

About the Company

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is a preeminent urban public research university and one of the largest and most diverse universities in the nation. UIC serves over 34,000 students through 16 colleges, emphasizing cutting-edge research and a commitment to student success. This specific role is a shared position between the UIC College of Medicine and the Retzky College of Pharmacy.