"Instructional Assistant Professor and NAPLEX Success Coordinator - Oxford or Jackson"

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Position Description

Instructional Assistant Professor and NAPLEX Success Coordinator – Oxford or Jackson, School of Pharmacy

The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy invites applications for a full-time 12-month non-tenure track Instructional Assistant Professor and NAPLEX Success Coordinator position. The position will be based on either the Oxford or Jackson campus.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and teaching courses in pharmacy for professional pharmacy students. As the Instructional Assistant Professor and NAPLEX Success Coordinator, the successful candidate will also work with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the School of Pharmacy as well as coordinating course assessments, among other responsibilities.

Position Details

Appointment: 12 month

Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE- accredited School/College of Pharmacy, and 1 – 2 years of pharmacy practice experience is required.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Application Procedures

Application procedures: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, or a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is identified.

Applications must include:

• letter of interest (including teaching interest, scholarly interest, and professional goals)
• curriculum vitae
• the names and addresses of 3 references.

Applications must be submitted through the University of Mississippi online employment site at https://careers.olemiss.edu.

Additional information about the School of Pharmacy may be accessed at https://pharmacy.olemiss.edu/. Questions may be directed to Dr. Kris Harrell, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (kharrell@olemiss.edu).

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.

Jackson, the state capital, is strategically situated near the geographic center of the state, nestled between New Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham, and Dallas. The Jackson metropolitan area boasts a population of approximately half a million residents and is renowned for its rich cultural, entertainment, and recreational offerings. These attributes have earned Jackson a spot in the 2024-2025 US News & World Report’s list of the top 150 best places to live.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

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Founded in 1848, The University of Mississippi, affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 24,000 students, Ole Miss is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. Its 15 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, renowned for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action. The University of Mississippi embraces diversity and inclusion as core values and seeks to empower all members of the University community.

The university’s path to becoming the flagship university it is today has been marked by two decades of accelerated growth and prosperity. Student enrollment at UM has increased over 40 percent over the past seven years — illustrating the growing reputation and national draw of the university. We were the 10th-fastest growing university among public doctoral institutions over the period of 2005–2015. Over the past few years, the university has instituted dynamic new academic programs and greatly expanded its campuses with the completion of multiple major construction projects. The 2018 U.S. News & World Report annual rankings of Best (Undergraduate) Colleges and Universities ranked the University of Mississippi No. 73 in the Top Public National Universities category. The rankings reflect 15 indicators of academic excellence, including faculty resources, financial resources, and undergraduate academic reputation. In 2016, indicating a major milestone, the university was elevated to the Carnegie R1 Highest Research Activity classification — placing it in the top 2.5 percent of colleges and universities nationwide.

For ten consecutive years, The University of Mississippi has been voted by our staff as one of the great colleges to work for in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s survey, and has been widely recognized as one of the most beautiful campuses in America by Newsweek, the Princeton Review and USA Today. Sometimes called the “Cultural Mecca of the South,” Oxford has been the home of William Faulkner, John Grisham, Willie Morris, Barry Hannah and many more outstanding writers. In recent years, it has become known for its award-winning chefs and restaurateurs. Oxford is often recommended by many publications as a bucket list place to visit.

We build leaders, serve our community and our neighbors, and compete to win. We are a literary mecca, a research center, a launchpad for careers across the professions, a home away from home, and so much more. We are Ole Miss.

Committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce, the university offers competitive salaries and benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education and public service.

The University of Mississippi offers exciting opportunities for career development and continuous learning. Every day is different, with new ideas, challenges, and benefits just around the corner—no matter which department you’re a part of. It’s an exciting place to build a meaningful career at any level.

Our University, like all institutions, is only as strong as our people. Our faculty, staff, and students represent an exceptional group of people with a rich diversity of talents and backgrounds. There’s no better place to start a great career than in Oxford, Mississippi.