Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor | MultiCare Deaconess Hospital

About the role

The Opportunity: Washington State University and the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences invite applications for a 12-month, full-time, annual, non-tenure Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor position located at Washington State University in Spokane, Washington. The clinical site for this position is the MultiCare Deaconess Hospital in Spokane. This appointment is a one-year renewable term beginning January 1, 2027. Individuals with a strong commitment to an academic career and an interest in working at an innovative practice site are encouraged to apply. Time and effort for this position will be split approximately 50/50 between on-campus activities at WSU Spokane and practice site activities at MultiCare Deaconess Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Diabetes-focused patient care in an innovative transitions-of-care practice
• Development of a program of clinical scholarship and disseminate work through appropriate professional venues
• Supervision of pharmacy students during clinical rotations
• Didactic instruction

Requirements

Required Qualifications For The Clinical Assistant Professor: Candidates must possess an earned Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and have completed a post-graduate year one (PGY1) residency or equivalent training/experience. Washington pharmacist licensure or eligibility to obtain Washington licensure within 45 days of hire date.

Required Qualifications For The Clinical Associate Professor: Candidates must possess an earned Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and at least five years of relevant academic clinical experience. Washington pharmacist licensure or eligibility to obtain Washington licensure within 45 days of hire date.

Position Specific Qualifications for either rank (prior completion or within 30 days of hire): Strong communication and collaboration skills; Blood borne pathogen training; BLS for Healthcare Providers; APhA or WSPA immunization certificate; Completion of mandatory WSU training as outlined by the university and the department; CITI training recommended (WSU IRB); Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience precepting and evaluating student pharmacy candidates in clinical settings; Experience teaching pharmacy courses with student-centered pedagogy practices, in both didactic and discussion-based formats.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Area/College: College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Department: Pharmacotherapy; Location: Spokane, WA.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts

Pay

12-month Annual Salary: Clinical Assistant Professor: $120,000-128,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications; Clinical Associate Professor: $128,000-138,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.

Schedule

This is a full time (100%), 12-month annual appointment.