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The Division of Pharmacy Practice invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor position in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. This is a full-time, rolling term appointment under the Contract Academic Staff: Teaching Agreement. Applicants must have a Doctor of Pharmacy or equivalent degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure by the Alberta College of Pharmacists.
Clinical Assistant Professor – Pharmacy Practice Specialty residency training or equivalent experience is desirable and previous teaching experience is required. The ideal candidate will possess a record of demonstrated professional accomplishment, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The position responsibilities include creating and delivering instruction in the classroom; course administration; conducting scholarly activity; maintaining a clinical practice on a part-time basis; and engaging in service to the Faculty, University and community. Applicants from all clinical areas will be considered; those with expertise in internal medicine, immunology/transplant, or ambulatory care are encouraged to apply.
The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers one of the strongest Pharmacy degree programs in Canada. The Faculty has 520 undergraduate and 60 graduate students, and new physical facilities will be available over the next 2 years. The University of Alberta has approximately 37,000 students. The province of Alberta offers the most unique practice environment in North America with additional prescribing authority, access to laboratory values and reimbursement for patient care services. Excellent opportunities exist for collaborative teaching and research with other disciplines within the Faculty and University as well as outside the University. The University of Alberta is located in Edmonton, a vibrant, cosmopolitan city of 1 million and the provincial capital. This friendly city offers a rich cultural life and diverse recreational opportunities. The campus is located adjacent to one of the largest municipal park systems in North America and is approximately 3.5 hours by car from the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Applications will be considered beginning January 4, 2010, until the position is filled. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a description of teaching and scholarly interests, and the names and addresses of three references to:
Christine Hughes, Chair Pharmacy Practice Division University of Alberta Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 3126 Dentistry/Pharmacy Centre Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2N8 Telephone: (780) 492-5903, Fax: (780) 492-1217 E-mail: chughes@pharmacy.ualberta.ca
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.