Professor of Practice, Experiential Programs

A 9-month, 0.8 FTE, non-tenurable appointment based on the Auburn campus with distance teaching responsibilities for the Mobile, Alabama campus.

About the role

The Professor of Experiential Practice will support the experiential curriculum within a dynamic student-centered learning environment, collaborating with Harrison College of Pharmacy faculty and staff to deliver high-quality experiential education experiences. Responsibilities include supporting Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE), Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE), and Interprofessional Education (IPE) activities within the Clinical Affairs and Outreach division, with a focus on direct patient care and student precepting.

Responsibilities

• Experiential Education & Precepting
  • Precept Pharm.D. students in IPPE, APPE, and IPE experiences, including population health, ambulatory care, simulation-based activities, and direct patient care activities.
  • Facilitate student learning through direct patient care and interprofessional team activities.
  • Provide formative and summative feedback, evaluate student performance, and support development of clinical reasoning, communication, and professionalism.
  • Serve as a role model and mentor for student pharmacists across all professional years.
  • Participate in quality assurance of experiential education, including alignment with ACPE standards and programmatic outcomes.
• Interprofessional Education (IPE) Engagement
  • Collaborate with faculty and healthcare professionals across disciplines to design, implement, and facilitate IPE activities (e.g., clinics, simulations, team-based care experiences).
  • Promote team-based, patient-centered care and reinforce interprofessional competencies.
• Clinical Practice & Patient Care
  • Provide direct patient care services within AUHCOP-affiliated practice sites.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver evidence-based, interdisciplinary care.
  • Utilize electronic health records to document patient care activities.
  • Identify patients for pharmacist-led interventions using population health metrics.
• Program Collaboration & Service
  • Engage with Experiential Programs Office (EPO) faculty and staff to support IPPE/APPE/IPE operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in college, committee, and service activities as assigned.

Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the United States at the time the appointment begins and continue working legally for the term of employment.
• Earned a Doctor of Pharmacy or BS degree from an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• Licensed in the state of Alabama at the time of employment.

Qualifications

Additional consideration will be given to candidates who have:

• A residency or board certification.
• Extensive work experience in a clinical or academic environment.
• Other relevant credentials.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, clinical, practice management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to facilitate, motivate, and influence others.
• Exceptional teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Life-changing impact through research, instruction, and outreach.
• Culture of excellence with a commitment to collaboration and innovation.
• Generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Southern charm and vibrant community in the Auburn/Opelika area, with easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• Inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.