Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) seeks a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track faculty position. UMES is located in rural Maryland and is one of America’s most beautiful campuses. The School of Pharmacy is dedicated to developing exemplary pharmacy professionals and scholars who are committed to patient-centered care, lifelong learning, discovery, and service for diverse communities of the Delmarva Peninsula, the State of Maryland, and around the world. Faculty are dedicated and promote a positive work environment. The practice site is in Salisbury, Maryland.

Salary: $120,000 - $141,818

Benefits: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees
and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits
Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision
coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an
Optional Retirement
Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA,
Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance
(state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and
long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM
policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland
institutions.
• Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per
year, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of
Maryland wellness programs.

Responsibilities:
• Provide didactic and experiential instruction in pharmacy practice, with
emphasis ambulatory care and related disciplines.
• Maintain an active clinical practice that supports interprofessional
collaboration and student learning.
• Develop, deliver, and continuously improve courses to meet and exceed
accreditation standards; collaborate effectively in team-taught courses.
• Engage in independent and collaborative scholarly activities related to area
of expertise.
• Participate in service to the school/university and regional, state, and
national professional organizations.
• Provide comprehensive population health/ambulatory care pharmacy
services, including comprehensive medication management, chronic
disease management, medication reconciliation, transitions of care, and
patient education to optimize patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, care managers, and other healthcare
professionals to identify and resolve medication-related problems, improve
adherence, close care gaps, and advance population health initiatives
through evidence-based care and quality improvement activities.
• Utilize electronic health records, population health tools, and clinical quality
metrics to identify high-risk patients, document and assess pharmacist
interventions, and contribute to the development and implementation of
innovative pharmacy services and practice protocols.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
• Doctor of Pharmacy required.
• Completion of a post-graduate year one (PGY1) residency preferred or at
least three (3) years of experience in clinical pharmacy practice or
ambulatory care.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and organizational
skills.
• A team approach to patient care.
• Strong commitment to teaching excellence, student engagement, research
collaboration, and service.

Preferences:
• Experience in didactic and experiential teaching. Completion of a post- b
graduate year two (PGY2) ambulatory care residency.
• Board certification in ambulatory care.
• Experience in population health.

Physical Demands:
• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at
desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and
internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Licenses/ Certifications:
• Current Maryland pharmacy license or eligibility for Maryland licensure
required.

Additional Job Details

Department

UMES-HLPR-School of Health Professions

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$120,000 - $141,818

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.