Applications are invited for a Teaching Term Appointment in the School of Pharmacy. The appointment will be at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will practice as a pharmacist in the Medication Therapy Services (MTS) Clinic, in order to provide teaching and mentorship to support the entry-to-practice and working professional PharmD programs.
The MTS is a pharmacist clinic operated by the School of Pharmacy, Memorial University. Patients are seen by appointment to receive a comprehensive medication therapy assessment and follow up to optimize their medication therapy. Pharmacy students and other learners participate in patient care activities as part of their training, and the clinic is a site for research on health outcomes and collaborative practice.
Reporting to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies and working with the Special Advisor, Practice Innovation, the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching within the undergraduate pharmacy program and working professional program for pharmacists (including, but not limited to, course coordination and teaching in pharmacy practice and therapeutics); and supervising and evaluating student performance on experiential placements and during teaching activities in the MTS Clinic. The successful candidate will also maintain clinical practice within the MTS clinic providing comprehensive medication assessments and follow up care to patients.
The successful candidate will be a pharmacist who is licensed (or eligible for licensure) with the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board and has the authorization (or be eligible to be authorized) to administer injections and to prescribe as permitted by the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board. Advanced training, such as a post-baccalaureate residency or PharmD program, and experience with charting in an electronic medical record would be assets. The successful candidate shall have 1-3 years’ experience practicing pharmacy and experience with teaching or acting as a preceptor to pharmacy students. Equivalent combinations of experience and training will be considered.
The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving ability and strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication ability. Enthusiasm for clinical teaching and experience in providing constructive feedback to students are required. It is necessary to have experience in providing comprehensive medication therapy assessments, including motivational interviewing, identifying and prioritizing drug-related problems, developing and documenting drug therapy plans, and implementing patient follow up plans. Candidate should be prepared to travel throughout the metro region when required.
We acknowledge that the lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated are in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of this province. Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John’s, a safe, friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.
The anticipated start date will be May 1, 2023 or at a time to be negotiated. Deadline for application is April 3, 2023. Applicants should submit a letter of interest outlining relevant experience, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and names and contact information of three referees indicating the job reference number VPA-F20041-2023-45 to:
Dr. Shawn Bugden, Dean, School of Pharmacy, Memorial University, St. John’s, NL, A1B 3V6
Phone: (709) 864-4400 Fax: (709) 864-6941 E-mail: pharminfo@mun.ca
