Assistant Professor in Ambulatory Care (Clinical Practice Track)

Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Clinical Pharmacy

Job Title: Assistant Professor in Ambulatory Care (Clinical Practice Track)

Position #00846740 – Requisition #39619

Job Summary:

This faculty member will practice as a member of multidisciplinary teams at the University of Colorado Family Medicine (50%) and Internal Medicine clinics (30%), with other academic responsibilities (20%) in teaching, scholarship, and service. These clinics are located in the Denver/Aurora metro regions of Colorado. The faculty member will collaborate to provide clinical coverage with other faculty colleague team members in internal medicine and family medicine clinics. This faculty member will provide exemplary care to patients and families, further develop innovative clinical services for patients and providers, and serve as a practice and training site.

This position will provide clinical pharmacy services as a member of the interdisciplinary primary care team. Primary clinical responsibilities include developing and providing direct patient care clinical pharmacy services that focus on chronic disease management using collaborative drug therapy management protocols. Successful candidates will also interface with clinic providers to provide comprehensive medication management and other population health initiatives for patients. Clinical services and provider support will be delivered through a hybrid model that includes both in-person and telehealth/remote interactions with patients and providers. In addition to clinical practice, successful candidates will be expected to provide experiential teaching for students in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum. The faculty member is expected to engage in scholarship that supports and advances their clinical and educational activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Function as an interdisciplinary member of the primary care teams to support all medication management activities.
• Establish collaborative working relationships with clinic providers and staff to become a valued and contributing team member.
• Work with clinic providers, staff, and administration to develop and implement clinic- and population-level medication interventions targeted to improve quality clinical metrics.
• Work collaboratively with providers, clinic staff, and care managers to reduce adverse drug events and improve medication management for care transitions and complex or high utilizing patients.
• Educate staff and providers regarding medication management best practices including updates on new medications and clinical guidelines, chronic disease state management, and others.
• Provide quality teaching services in the School of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy program. Teaching includes precepting student Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs), evaluating student performance using various assessment methods, and mentoring and advising students. Opportunities to prepare and present lectures and to facilitate active learning sessions are also available.
• Produce scholarly work that supports clinical practice and/or educational activities, including peer-reviewed publications and research demonstrating the value of clinical pharmacy services.
• Participate in professional service activities such as university or school committee work, participation in professional organizations, and attendance at seminars, conferences, special courses, and scientific meetings.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and in Denver (including Westminster)/Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is nationally recognized for its leadership in pharmacy education and strong commitment to developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. The Department of Clinical Pharmacy (DOCP) provides unprecedented opportunities for individuals with a strong commitment to an academic career encompassing innovative educational, service, and scholarly activities. The school is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-eligible, clinical teaching track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor with training and experience in the areas of Ambulatory Care and Population Health, with a specific area of focus in Primary Care.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Applicants must have a PharmD degree
• Completed an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in ambulatory care (or a similar program) or completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 plus 2 years of clinical experience; or equivalent work experience in ambulatory care.
• Candidates must have or be eligible for pharmacist licensure in Colorado.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous academic experience and board certification (BCACP)
• Previous clinical experience in ambulatory care at an academic medical center

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Practice experience in primary care.
• Knowledge of contemporary pharmacy practice in the ambulatory care setting.
• Experience developing innovative pharmacy practice sites.
• Teaching and mentoring ability.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and reasoning ability.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Planning and organizing ability.
• Project management ability.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Ty Kiser, PharmD; Ty.Kiser@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 5/8/2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (*or hiring range*) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$126,247 - $ 137,220