The Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy at High Point University seeks part-time instructional staff to provide temporary teaching coverage in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum. This is a 0.30 FTE appointment (approximately 12 hours per week) with advance course preparation beginning in November and instructional responsibilities during the Spring 2027 semester (November 2026 through May 2027).
The position includes approximately 43 instructional contact hours across Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics, Pharmaceutics, and Compounding Laboratory, along with associated preparation, assessment development, grading, and student support. The position does not include course or laboratory coordination responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Relevant education or professional preparation in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, or a closely related field; specific degree requirements to be confirmed before posting.
Experience and Training:
- Subject-matter expertise sufficient to teach assigned content in pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, pharmaceutics, and compounding laboratory.
- Prior teaching, laboratory instruction, or experience supporting student learning in a professional or higher-education setting is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
- Ability to prepare and deliver accurate, effective instructional content in coordination with assigned course and laboratory coordinators.
- Ability to develop and grade assessments, provide timely student feedback, and support student learning.
- Effective verbal and written communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide Spring 2027 instructional coverage in Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics (approximately 10 contact hours), Pharmaceutics (approximately 15 contact hours), and Compounding Laboratory (approximately 18 contact hours).
- Prepare instructional materials and teaching activities in advance of assigned Spring 2027 sessions, with preparation work beginning in November 2026.
- Develop or contribute to assessments aligned with assigned instructional content, and complete associated grading and feedback.
- Provide appropriate student support related to the assigned instructional content, including responding to questions and clarifying concepts.
- Work collaboratively with course and laboratory coordinators and other faculty to ensure continuity and alignment of assigned teaching.
- Follow relevant University, School of Pharmacy, course, and laboratory policies and procedures.
This is an instructional coverage role only. Course and laboratory coordination, committee service, scholarship, and formal student advising are not assigned responsibilities.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Quality, timeliness, and accuracy of assigned instruction, preparation, assessment activities, grading, and student support.
- Completion of assigned responsibilities within the approved part-time appointment and in collaboration with relevant course and laboratory coordinators.
