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Assistant/Associate Professor (Open Rank) - Internal Medicine

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Fort Worth, Texas, United States

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Title: Assistant/Associate Professor (Open Rank) - Internal Medicine

Employee Classification: Associate Professor

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-UNT System College of Pharmacy

Department: HSC-Pharmacotherapy-301300

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The UNT System College of Pharmacy and Health Professions (CPHP) at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (UNT Health) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor (open rank) with clinical expertise in internal medicine in the Department of Pharmacotherapy.

CPHP is located on the UNT Health campus in Fort Worth alongside the colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biomedical and Translational Sciences, and Nursing. The Doctor of Pharmacy program was established in 2013, graduated its first class in 2017, and received an eight-year reaccreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in 2023.

UNT Health is one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in Texas, enrolling more than 2,400 graduate students across its health professions programs. Situated in Fort Worth’s cultural district and within the rapidly growing Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, UNT Health provides a dynamic environment for interprofessional education, collaborative scholarship, and clinical practice.

Position Overview

The Department of Pharmacotherapy in the UNT System College of Pharmacy and Health Professions at UNT Health invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor (open rank) with clinical expertise in internal medicine.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program through teaching, clinical practice, scholarship, and service. Teaching responsibilities will include instruction across the pharmacotherapy and pharmacy practice curriculum, participation in curriculum development and assessment, and mentorship of PharmD students. The faculty member will maintain an internal medicine clinical practice that supports interprofessional patient care and experiential education. The faculty member will develop and maintain scholarly activity consistent with their expertise and academic appointment and contribute service to the Department, College, University, profession, and community. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and healthcare professionals to advance pharmacy education, clinical practice, and the mission of UNT Health.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have graduated with a PharmD from an ACPE accredited pharmacy program with a pharmacy degree and be eligible to practice pharmacy in Texas.
Completed an ASHP accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency training program or possess a minimum of five years of acute care clinical patient related experience
Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of pharmacy practice, pharmacotherapy, and internal medicine.
Strong clinical reasoning and ability to apply evidence-based principles to complex patient-care situations.
Knowledge and skill in pharmacy education, including teaching, curriculum development, student assessment, and mentorship.
Knowledge and ability to engage in research and scholarly activity.
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills within academic and interprofessional healthcare environments.
Ability to adapt and contribute effectively across teaching, clinical practice, scholarship, and service responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Completed a post-graduate year two (PGY2) program in an acute care specialty such as internal medicine or pharmacotherapy, similar fellowship training, or have five years of academic/clinical experience.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Applicants must have graduated with a PharmD from an ACPE- accredited pharmacy program with a pharmacy degree and be eligible to practice pharmacy in Texas.

Job Duties

Works under the leadership of the Chair to deliver the PharmD curriculum for Professional Years 1 to 4 (PY1, PY2, PY3, PY4) as it relates to the pharmacy practice components of professional pharmacy education.
Contributes to a culture of scholarly excellence within the Department through research that ensures that the faculty member remains at the forefront of their chosen areas of research and scholarly activity relevant to the future of pharmacy.
Contributes to a culture of assessment within the Department and College that works in close cooperation with faculty of other Schools/Colleges at UNT Health to provide interprofessional education that meets the needs of all populations of Texas for effective partnerships in health and therapy.
Contributes to service efforts that enhance the quality of pharmacy education and research in Texas and nationwide.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Individuals should also submit a cover letter, teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

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