Assistant/Associate Professor in Social & Administrative Sciences

Position Description:

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) School of Pharmacy is seeking qualified candidates for an Assistant/Associate Professor faculty position in Social & Administrative Sciences in the Clinical Sciences Department. Primary responsibilities include teaching and mentoring student pharmacists and graduate students, conducting and engaging in collaborative research and service. This full-time position is located at the main MCW campus in Milwaukee, WI. Candidates with interests in health outcomes and research in pharmacy, pharmaceuticals, pharmacoeconomics, and pharmacy services are encouraged to apply.

Opportunity

MCW School of Pharmacy is one of the few pharmacy schools in the country offering a three-year accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. Our innovative program will provide student pharmacists with early and extensive exposure to a variety of clinical settings and world-class research in specialties such as precision medicine, pharmacogenomics, cancer and psychiatry. This faculty position provides a unique and exciting opportunity to contribute to an innovative pharmacy program and shape the education and clinical service initiatives in a vibrant health science campus. MCW provides learners with the knowledge, skills and abilities to practice at the top of their pharmacist license upon earning their degree. Over half of the PharmD gradates pursue post-graduate training, with most recent success being 92% placement.

Vision: Engage learners, practitioners, and researchers to transform health care through the continuum of discovery and the advancement of innovative pharmacy practice and patient care models.

Mission: Advance the health of our communities through innovative pharmacy education, continuous public and professional service, and diverse scholarly collaborations.

Core responsibilities of this position include:

• Develop, coordinate, and teach course content in an integrated doctor of pharmacy curriculum
  • Core courses include evidence-based practice and population health.
  • Develop and collaborate with relevant programs to offer pharmacy education in drug information, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacoepidemiology, health care delivery, and quality improvement.
  • Collaboratively develop and deliver didactic education via innovative teaching methods with an emphasis on interprofessional/interdisciplinary education that includes lectures, active learning, asynchronous content delivery, laboratory experiences, group activities, and other instructional modalities that also supports the new PharmD Concentrations.
  • Conduct and develop a sustainable independent research portfolio in public health, population health, health outcomes, pharmacoepidemiology, or a related field that advances the mission of the School of Pharmacy and MCW. 
  • Collaborate with other MCW programs and mentor pharmacy, medical, and graduate students in research.
  • Contribute to service in the School of Pharmacy, MCW, and the profession/discipline.
  • Provide mentoring with pharmacy students throughout the curriculum.
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Faculty in this position are immersed in a vibrant academic health science campus that continues to advance its research mission in collaboration with various Departments, Centers and Institutes. Collaborative opportunities exist with the MCW Institute for Health & Equity, which offers the Master of Public Health and other graduate degrees.  The Institute seeks to improve health and advance health equity through community, academic, clinical and policymaking partnerships.  Faculty are eligible to become members of the Center for Advancing Population Science (CAPS), Cancer Center and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) of Southeastern Wisconsin, a consortium of eight regional organizations whose mission is to advance the health of the community through research and discovery that is located on the MCW Milwaukee Campus. 

Position Requirements:

Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned Ph.D., and/or PharmD or equivalent degrees in a field related to pharmacy administration, population health, or public health.  Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong desire to contribute to the growth and development of the program in a progressive, thoughtful, and enthusiastic manner.  

In addition, candidates should have the ability to collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to sustain a culture attentive to interprofessional education, have demonstrated organizational, interpersonal and group communication skills. Candidates who have research, grant writing, an established track record of research, and publication experience will be given priority. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Ideal candidates will be qualified for secondary appointments in MCW School of Medicine departments or Institutes.

Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, though applications received by September 1, 2023, will be given first consideration. Applicants should submit a letter of application describing their qualifications, curriculum vitae, contact information for four references, and two philosophical narratives each describing one’s teaching and research/scholarship views. Please contact Sarah Paul, Business Manager, Sr. [email protected] for additional information or questions.  

Our Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing

MCW recognizes the hard work and multiple responsibilities of our faculty and staff and is committed to improving wellness and wellbeing.  As part of MCW’s commitment, a multitude of resources are provided and encouraged including the Well-Being Index, literature/research, courses, and peer support programs.  MCW’s benefits specific to mental health include:

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP):  A free, confidential resource available to employees, dependents, and household members for mental health and well-being.
• Monthly Wellness Newsletter:  Provides resources, tools, and events to support the whole person by providing emotional well-being, nutrition, physical activity, self-care, social, spiritual, and financial wellness.
• Wellness Champions:  80+ employees serve as Wellness Champions to encourage mental, physical, social, and spiritual health through formal programs and informal opportunities to enhance wellness within teams and departments. 

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.  We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within.  We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW’s functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace.  If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you.  People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status.  

Medical College of Wisconsin

At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge.  MCW has approximately 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,445 full-time employees, with the majority on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center Campus and others at the two regional campuses in Green Bay and Wausau, WI.

School of Pharmacy

The MCW School of Pharmacy is preparing the next generation of pharmacists to practice at the top of their licenses, fully prepared for the new demands and opportunities of a rapidly evolving profession. Our three-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program – based at a prestigious academic medical center – provides students extensive exposure to a variety of clinical settings and world-class research. The School of Pharmacy has placed clinical pharmacist faculty in various departments and divisions in cardiovascular, psychiatry, family medicine, infectious disease, and pharmacogenomics.  In 2021 the Governor signed legislation recognizing pharmacists as providers under Medicaid. From a collaborative standpoint, scope of practice and regulatory perspective, we are well positioned to advance pharmacists roles.

Milwaukee

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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