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

About the role

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy (LECOM‑SOP) is inviting applications for a full‑time, twelve‑month, non‑tenure‑track faculty position in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Erie, PA campus. The faculty member will teach in accelerated, distance‑education, and post‑baccalaureate pathways, advise students, serve on school committees, and contribute to scholarly activities. LECOM is a private, not‑for‑profit institution with campuses in Erie and Greensburg, PA; Elmira, NY; and Bradenton, FL. The School of Pharmacy is fully accredited by ACPE and offers a traditional four‑year program, a three‑year accelerated program at Erie, and a distance‑education pathway based on the Bradenton curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach didactic courses in pharmacology/medicinal chemistry to on‑campus and online students.
• Coordinate courses and prepare educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans, etc.).
• Develop and deliver demonstrations, small‑group discussions, and select required reading, collaborating with other faculty.
• Create logistical, instructional, and pedagogical policies for online course delivery.
• Participate in planning and administration of the School of Pharmacy, including interviewing prospective candidates.
• Serve as advisor/mentor to assigned students and to at least one student club.
• Serve on assigned committees and contribute to accreditation and other administrative functions.
• Produce at least one scholarly activity or research project each year.
• Prepare evaluation tools to assess student performance and identify areas of weakness.
• Engage in faculty and professional development opportunities.
• Support the mission of LECOM, including participation in institutional fundraising, scholarship auctions, and community outreach.
• Represent LECOM in the community by serving on boards, participating in fundraisers, and other outreach activities.
• Accept other duties as needed to meet institutional needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Proficiency in following oral and written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.
• Effective organizational and planning abilities with attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Capability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Accuracy and attentiveness to detail.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, planning, records management, and general administration.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers and office equipment (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone, audio/visual equipment).

Schedule

Full‑time, twelve‑month, non‑tenure‑track position with teaching assignments and related duties as assigned.