Description

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

St. John Fisher University is a liberal arts-based institution located just outside of Rochester, New York. The Wegmans School of Pharmacy prepares pharmacists for lives of intellectual, professional, and civic integrity. The faculty are committed to excellence in teaching and creating a student-centered learning environment. Fisher pharmacy graduates consistently achieve high first-time NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) pass rates. Please visit our web site at https://www.sjf.edu/schools/school-of-pharmacy/.

St. John Fisher University's Wegmans School of Pharmacy is seeking a non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor of Pharmacology with a 3-year contract, 12-month, renewable based on performance.

Core responsibilities of this position include:

• Collaboratively develop and enhance pharmaceutical sciences education in the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
• Create and deliver course material and/or coordinate team-instructed courses in the campus and online pathways.
• Provide didactic instruction in assigned courses within Pharmacology sequence (Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, etc.) following course syllabi.
• Contribute to student orientation and immersion components of Online Pathway instruction.
• Engage in innovative teaching methods, including lectures, asynchronous content delivery, demonstrations, and student engagement activities.
• Participate in scholarly activities, including research, publication, and presentations relevant to pharmacology or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Work collaboratively and productively with colleagues in co-instructed courses and scholarly endeavors.
• Contribute and participate in service in the department, school, university, and the discipline/profession.
• Mentor students in their academic and professional development, including co-curricular activities.
• Participate in the assessment of student learning course outcomes, program learning outcomes, global learning outcomes, and co-curricular learning outcomes.
• Participate in the interviewing of student and faculty applicants.
• Expected workload distribution (Teaching: 60 – 70%, Service: 20%, Scholarship: 10 – 20%)

Requirements

Qualified applicants will hold a Ph.D. in Pharmacology or a related discipline. Previous academic experience, especially in a professional pharmacy program, is highly desirable. Successful candidates will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong desire to contribute to the growth and development of the school through teaching, scholarship, and service in an innovative, thoughtful, and enthusiastic manner.

• Teaching Excellence: Proven ability to deliver effective instruction in pharmacology, utilizing innovative and engaging teaching methods in both campus and online settings.
• Research and Scholarship: Demonstrated potential or track record of scholarly contributions, with a commitment to advancing research in pharmacology and securing internal/external funding.
• Student Mentorship: Strong commitment to mentoring and supporting the academic, professional, and research development of students.
• Technological Proficiency: Skilled in using educational technologies, learning management systems, and online instructional design tools.
• Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration with students, colleagues, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive environment that supports a diverse student and faculty population.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting and Standing: Extended periods of sitting during lectures, meetings, and office hours; occasional standing while teaching or presenting.
• Walking: Moving between classrooms, offices, and campus facilities.
• Speaking and Hearing: Clear verbal communication for lectures and discussions; ability to hear student questions and engage in dialogue.
• Visual Acuity: Reading printed and digital materials, grading papers, and preparing presentations.
• Manual Dexterity: Typing on a computer, handling books, and using teaching tools or lab equipment (if applicable).

Applications should include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and names and contact information of three references.

We request that you also apply online, please visit our website at https://jobs.sjf.edu/

For more information, please contact Vivek S. Dave Ph.D., MBA, Professor & Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wegmans School of Pharmacy, St. John Fisher University, 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Email: vdave@sjf.edu with cc to: cbronson@sjf.edu.

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.

The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).