Assistant /Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacy

Role Overview

Assistant or Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacy at Ajman University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Role Purpose

Develop and deliver courses within the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program with focus on patient-centered care, pharmacotherapy, and professional practice skills. This role emphasizes excellence in teaching, scholarly activity, and service while assessing student performance, managing instructional resources, and supporting accreditation and quality assurance initiatives. The position contributes to the University's mission by advancing pharmacy education, research, and community engagement in healthcare practice.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Course Development

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging courses in clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapy, and pharmacy practice within the PharmD curriculum, aligned with the University's core pillars of Teaching, Research, and Community Service.
• Develop course materials, syllabi, instructional resources, and clinical teaching tools to optimize learning outcomes.
• Integrate innovative teaching methodologies and educational technologies to enhance student engagement and learning effectiveness.

Experiential Learning & Assessment

• Facilitate experiential learning, skills laboratories, simulations, and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) to enhance clinical competence.
• Assess student performance, provide constructive feedback, and mentor students to support academic, professional, and clinical development.

Accreditation & Quality Assurance

• Participate in accreditation, assessment, and institutional quality assurance activities related to the PharmD program.

Scholarly Activity

• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, publication, and supervision of student projects, as appropriate.

Institutional Support

• Undertake additional duties as assigned to support departmental, college, and university objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree plus residency training from a reputable, accredited university, or PhD in Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy Practice plus Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• Graduation from an institution using the credit-hour system, with English as the primary language of instruction.
• Professional licensure in pharmacy or licensure eligibility preferred.
• At least two years of relevant teaching experience, with demonstrated ability to teach clinical pharmacy or pharmacotherapy courses at the undergraduate or professional level.
• Postgraduate training such as residency or fellowship, clinical practice experience, research productivity, and peer-reviewed publications are advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Effective presentation, facilitation, and instructional design skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary and multicultural academic environments.
• Competence in developing, reviewing, and managing academic and clinical educational content.
• Strong organizational, planning, and evaluation skills related to academic programs.
• Proficiency in use of educational technologies, including learning management systems, presentation software, simulation tools, and digital assessment platforms.
• Familiarity with student information systems, accreditation standards, and pharmacy education technologies.

Additional Information

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in classrooms, skills laboratories, offices, and affiliated clinical or experiential training sites.
• May require standing for extended periods during lectures, simulations, or laboratory sessions.
• Regular use of computers, simulation equipment, audiovisual systems, and educational technologies in accordance with institutional safety and operational policies.

Reporting

• Reports to Head of Department or Dean of the College.