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Pharmacy School Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Track -(240000NS )

Location: On-site at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, Maryland

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is conducting an open search for a School Assistant Professor, non-tenure track, in the Department of Practice, Sciences and Health Outcomes Research. This position requires teaching, service to the school, campus and the profession, and scholarly activity.

The position is a full-time, 12-month appointment based at our Baltimore campus. In addition to teaching, service, and scholarly activity this position will support research and training in AI/ML including conducting research, curriculum development, mentoring students, and collaborating with colleagues.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore campus houses schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Law, and Dentistry. The University of Maryland enjoys an excellent established record of accomplishment of successful collaboration for interprofessional practice and research collaborations with the other professional schools on campus.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

This position is responsible to the Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research (P-SHOR). Teaching reporting responsibility is to the Chair of the Department through the Vice Chair for Education and the Director of AI/ML Program.

UMB CORE VALUES

Respect & Integrity, Well-Being & Sustainability, Equity & Justice, and Innovation & Discovery

COMMITTEMENT to DIVERSITY

We believe every person brings with them unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives and we value these differences. One of our best opportunities to deliver a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and focused on equality is to hire candidates who share these values.

The successful candidate for this position will be able to describe and demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness as well as how they contribute to a respectful, positive workplace.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

EDUCATION

• Develop and teach courses on AI/ML relevant to pharmacy practice.
• Integrate AI/ML concepts into existing pharmacy curriculum.
• Mentor students interested in AI/ML research.

SCHOLARSHIP

• Conduct original research on the application of advanced quantitative methods including AI/ML and Pharmacometric approaches to solving drug development and pharmacotherapy problems.
• Scholarly activity is required; publication and presentation of work is expected.
  • Secure funding for research projects.
  • Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Scholarly activity which may be pursued either independently or in collaboration with other schools, departments, or campus faculty.

SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL, AND PUBLIC

• Participate in appropriate faculty activities (e.g., faculty assembly, department meetings, faculty committees), professional organizations, and other endeavors.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An earned Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) with a strong focus on engineering and artificial intelligence. Excellent communication skills are essential. Evidence of scholarship are preferred. Candidates should interact effectively with interdisciplinary collaborators and be eligible for appointment to the graduate faculty in order to teach and mentor graduate students.

Preferred experience related to teaching and/or creating master level curriculums.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Professional conduct in all dealings with students, faculty, or administration.

Communications - Knowledge of communication and dissemination techniques and methods.

This includes alternative ways to inform via written, oral, and visual media.

Education - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design principals, evidence- based teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and knowledge of measurement and assessment.

Initiative - Willing and able to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Leadership - Willing and able to lead; take charge and offer opinions and direction.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using instructional methods and procedures appropriate in the discipline family when learning or teaching new things.

Strong interpersonal abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with students, staff, faculty.

Monitoring - Monitoring/assessing curricula to make improvements or take corrective action.

Stress Tolerance - Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must apply online through the UMB Online Recruitment System and submit an initial application that includes a letter of intent (reference position number 05-179-102), curriculum vitae (signed and dated), statement of teaching philosophy, statement of scholarly interests, and names and contact information of at least three references. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit three letters of recommendation from reviewers external to the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. In addition to applying online, interested candidates may also send application materials to:

Joga Gobburu, PhD

Professor and Executive Director, Center for Translational Medicine

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research

20 North Pine Street, Room N431

Baltimore, MD 21201

Email: jgobburu@rx.umaryland.edu

Phone: 410.706.5907

Salary Range: Base salary $120,000 - $165,000(Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience)

UMB offers a comprehensive that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

Employees whose job duties require them to work in a clinical setting or at clinical or field sites continue to be subject to the vaccine requirements of those sites. For additional information on protocols and exemptions, please visit the COVID-19 website .

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability, for any part of the employment process, please contact us a HRJobs@umaryland.edu and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the for more information.

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