Adjunct Faculty - Pharmacy Practice Laboratories

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences•Manchester, NH

20d•$50•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Pharmacy seeks an adjunct faculty member to deliver high quality learning experiences and education for students in the Professional Pharmacy Practice Laboratory (PPP Lab) summer course in the accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy program. The selected candidate will have responsibilities teaching clinical courses to graduates. Deliver didactic, laboratory and/or experiential instruction via multiple formats (in-person, online, or in a ‘blended’ format) in the Pharmacy Practice Laboratory (PPP Lab). Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria. Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered. Support incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion into the curriculum, as well as co-curricular experiences, to broaden the education of students and expand their knowledge of health disparities. Uses the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students Advises and assists students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms Provides service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment Providing guidance to individual students within the lab as they complete their simulated pharmacy tasks. Facilitating various simulation activities within the lab. Accurately and objectively assessing students lab work. Answering student questions about grades and performance during scheduled review sessions. Assist with the breakdown and setup of labs each day. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor Adjunct faculty are asked to commit to at least one lab session per week; ideally, on the same day each week. The semester starts May 11th and ends July 31st . The PPP Lab is offered On Wednesday and Thursday mornings Adjuncts must be present from 7:30 a.m. through 12:00 p.m. Additional hours may be available for those able to stay for scheduled afternoon review sessions. Schedule yet to be determined

Requirements

Minimum of B.S. in Pharmacy
Minimum of 1 year of work experience as a licensed pharmacist in the U.S.
Active New Hampshire pharmacy license that is in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy
Knowledge of pharmacy operations (medication dispensing, calculations, pharmacy law, communicating with patients and other healthcare providers, etc.)
Comfort working with computerized pharmacy systems and drug information databases (e.g. Lexicomp)
Good communication and teaching skills
Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and/or professional education and student success
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the PPP Lab as either an adjunct or former student
Experience working as a licensed pharmacist in the U.S. within the last 5 years
Higher education teaching experience

Responsibilities

Deliver didactic, laboratory and/or experiential instruction via multiple formats (in-person, online, or in a ‘blended’ format) in the Pharmacy Practice Laboratory (PPP Lab).
Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria.
Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
Support incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion into the curriculum, as well as co-curricular experiences, to broaden the education of students and expand their knowledge of health disparities.
Uses the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students
Advises and assists students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms
Provides service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment
Providing guidance to individual students within the lab as they complete their simulated pharmacy tasks.
Facilitating various simulation activities within the lab.
Accurately and objectively assessing students lab work.
Answering student questions about grades and performance during scheduled review sessions.
Assist with the breakdown and setup of labs each day.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor