Job Summary:
The University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy, Social and Administrative Sciences (SAS) Division invites applications for one 12-month position at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor, or Associate or Full Professor with tenure. The faculty member will join a division whose mission is to promote high-quality, safe, and effective medication use through interdisciplinary research and education.
Responsibilities:
The faculty member will have responsibility for teaching Pharm.D. students in the professional program on topics related to the provision and payment of health services, health communication, pharmacy management, medication safety, and/or quality improvement, pharmacy law, and ethics, and the opportunity to contribute to specialty elective pharmacy courses.
The faculty member also will have responsibility for teaching and mentoring students in the Health Services Research in Pharmacy (HSRP) graduate program, and participating in service to the school, university, and profession.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Required
Terminal Degree
Ph.D. (or equivalent) in economics, public policy, or health services research or related field
Qualifications:
Candidates at the associate or full professor level are required to have demonstrated sustained extramural grant support, as well as research, scholarship, and teaching proficiency that meet the criteria for tenure and rank at University of Wisconsin-Madison and UW School of Pharmacy.
Candidates at the assistant professor level are expected to demonstrate potential for establishing an independent and externally funded research program.
Especially desirable are candidates whose research focuses on the following topics:
- Population Health and Policy (preferred)
- Pharmacoepidemiology/Pharmacoeconomics (preferred)
- Medication Use, Safety, and Quality in Health Systems
- Healthy Aging
- Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
- Reducing Health Disparities in Underrepresented Communities
- Patient-centered Care
A background in pharmacy practice is desirable but not required. Other desirable attributes include: demonstrated mentoring of underrepresented scholars, mixed-methods experience and skills, research partnering with the public and private sectors involved with advancing pharmacy practice and demonstrating the value of pharmacy and pharmacists, effective oral and written communication skills, a history of successful internal and external grant submissions or grant writing experience, and the ability to effectively interact with other academic departments or schools with whom we have active collaborations, such as Medicine, Nursing, Population Health, Industrial & Systems Engineering, and Communications.
The university aims to recruit individuals who excel in mentorship, therefore, candidates who have demonstrated excellence in mentoring and are committed to supporting academic success of at-risk, first-generation, or underrepresented undergraduate or graduate students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:
JUNE 29, 2025
Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on qualifications
Additional Information:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a world-class academic institution that encourages, values, and supports basic, applied, and interdisciplinary research and attracts scholars and students from around the world.
The University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research and is an integral component of the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research funded by a $41 million NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award. There are opportunities for faculty to establish affiliations with centers and programs on campus including the Sonderegger Research Center for Safe Medication Use, the LaFollette Institute for Public Affairs, the Center for Demography and Ecology, the Center for Demography of Health and Aging, the Institute for Research on Poverty, the Transdisciplinary Center for Research in Psychoactive Substances, and the Wisconsin Opioid Overdose Response Center.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy PharmD program is among the best in the nation, consistently ranking in the top ten US News and World Report's "Best Graduate Schools". The School of Pharmacy also hosts vibrant graduate student programs and an undergraduate degree program in Pharmacology and Toxicology. The School of Pharmacy and surrounding medical center complex are contiguous with the main campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, providing ready access to collaborators and research-related resources across the campus, as well as fitness centers, downtown entertainment and fine dining. The University's retirement system is robust and well-funded. As both the State capitol and home of the University of Wisconsin, Madison is a vibrant city boasting year-round, world class recreational and entertainment opportunities, and convenient regional and national transportation options.
In pursuit of inclusive excellence, the School of Pharmacy promotes and embraces the values of community, integrity, compassion, and growth.
We are committed to creating a learning and working environment where every member of our organization has equitable access to opportunities, resources, and advancement. This directly relates to our mission and our strategic plan, exemplifying our commitment to our values, as they guide us in preparing our students to address and eliminate healthcare disparities.
Together, we strive to build an organization that reflects the world we serve, collectively working to improve health and health equity.
This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW-Madison's strengths, RISE expands the University's successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions.
Over the next three academic years, UW-Madison will substantially increase current hiring levels, bringing 150 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors. The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to share ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together. The University will support the community, facilitating access to research infrastructure, and funding to support broad and rich collaboration.
Further information regarding RISE can be found at: https://rise.wisc.edu/
How to Apply:
To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply Now" button.
Applicants should upload the following as part of the application process:
1) A cover letter that addresses how you meet the required/preferred qualifications and the skills/requirements outlined in the job summary.
2) A curriculum vitae.
3) A summary of current & planned research (not to exceed one page) and teaching philosophy (not to exceed one page).
4) The contact information of three professional references. At a future date, applicants may be asked for three letters of reference from the contacts provided.
Please keep in mind, applicants need to articulate all requirements in their submitted application. Applicants who have preferred qualifications/skills should share those in the cover letter and/or CV as well.
The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to future stages of the recruitment process.
The application deadline for assuring full consideration is December 2, 2024, however, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/
Contact:
David Mott
david.mott@wisc.edu
608-265-9268
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)
Department(s):
A56-SCHOOL OF PHARMACY/PHARMACY
Employment Class:
Faculty
Job Number:
307339-FA
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here
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Dec 17, 2024