"Assistant Professor; Associate Professor"

Job Details

Assistant Professor; Associate Professor

Position Information

Position Title: Assistant Professor; Associate Professor

Department: Pharmacy

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59766

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS) Department of Pharmacy Practice, Division of Outcomes and Practice Advancement is seeking a clinical-track (qualified rank), 12-month faculty member at the assistant or associate professor rank, with expertise in inpatient acute care pharmacy.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching:
  The faculty member will be expected to coordinate and teach content in their area of expertise. The faculty member will be expected to maintain a clinical practice site focused on transitions of care, where they will train IPPE students, APPE students, and postgraduate residents/fellows. It is estimated that experiential and didactic teaching will represent 85% effort during year 1 (70% experiential + 15% didactic), 80% effort during years 2-3 (60% experiential + 20% didactic), and 70% effort thereon (40% experiential + 30% didactic).
• Research/Scholarship:
  The faculty member will advance the research mission of the UB SPPS. They will engage in collaborative research while developing an independent research program in their area of expertise and will publish/present their work nationally/internationally. It is estimated that research/scholarship will represent 10% effort during year 1, 15% effort during years 2-3, and 20% effort thereon.
• Service:
  The faculty member will serve the Department, School, and University as agreed to with the Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Division Head for Outcomes and Practice Advancement. This will include, but is not limited to, active participation on committees, PharmD student admissions reviews/interviews, student advising, and mentoring of postgraduate residents and fellows. It is estimated that research/scholarship will represent 5% effort during years 1-3, and 10% effort during year 3.

Description of institution/organization:

The University at Buffalo (UB) is a research-1 institution with recognition as a member of the Association of American Universities and is the top-ranked public university in New York State. The UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS), which was founded in 1886, is ranked #19 nationally and #1 in New York State. The mission of the SPPS is to improve healthcare quality and outcomes through educating the next generation of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists in an environment fostering intellectual curiosity, through pursuing impactful basic and applied research, and through developing and evaluating models of clinical practice.

The SPPS encourages work-life balance and is committed to fostering and maintaining a diverse work culture that respects the rights and dignity of everyone. The SPPS offers a formal mentoring program and faculty development program to help new faculty successfully transition into the Academy: The goal of this highly successful program is to facilitate growth of individual faculty members in the areas of education, research/scholarship, and service, and to help them achieve their personal/professional goals while meeting the overall department mission.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications
A Doctor of Pharmacy degree; a minimum of two years of postdoctoral training.

Preferred Qualifications
BCPS or other relevant BPS certification.

Candidates must have a track record of research support and peer reviewed publications commensurate with appointment faculty rank.

Physical Demands

Salary Range
Commensurate with experience

Job Type
Full-Time

Special Instructions Summary
Curriculum Vitae; Letter of Interest that includes a summary of the candidate’s goals in teaching, research/scholarship, pharmacy practice, and academic service; and 3 letters of recommendation.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, candidates are encouraged to submit their application by November 30, 2025, to ensure full consideration.

Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Arinze Okere

Contact's Email: ankemdir@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone: 716-645-2823

Posting Dates

Posted: 10/30/2025

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled