Assistant / Associate / Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences - School of Pharmacy

About the role

The LECOM School of Pharmacy is seeking a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty member to teach Pharmaceutical Sciences. The position is located at the Erie, PA campus and involves teaching in accelerated and distance education pathways as well as post-baccalaureate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach students at the local campus and in the online distance education pathway
• Cook up and deliver educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans, etc.) for said courses
• Develop and institute logistical, instructional, and pedagogical policies for the creation and delivery of online courses
• Contribute to the planning and administration of the School of Pharmacy
• Interview prospective candidates for the School of Pharmacy
• Serve as advisor/mentor to assigned students
• Serve as advisor to at least one student club
• Serve on committees as assigned
• Contribute to the scholarly pursuits of the school by providing, at minimum, one scholarly activity or research project yearly
• Prepare evaluation tools that will aid in the evaluation of students' work product and help to identify students that are discovered to be weak in various areas
• Participate in faculty and professional development opportunities
• Participate in accreditation and other administrative functions
• Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction
• Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Dean of Pharmacy
• Works closely and collaboratively with other Faculty and Staff in and on a variety of shared responsibilities, and ensures good communication with other administrative offices
• Faculty member will contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes
• Faculty member will contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction
• Faculty member will participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience
• Faculty member will commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach

Requirements

• Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed
• Must possess ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Must be able to gain and maintain confidence and cooperation of faculty, administration, and students
• Must be proficient in the use of personal computers, audio/visual equipment, computer programs, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet access
• Fax machine; photocopier; telephone; other office equipment
• Effective use of interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy
• Effective use of organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through
• Must be able to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands
• Must be accurate and attentive to detail
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, planning, records management and general administration
• Good analytical and problemsolving skills
• Must exhibit flexibility