Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (Acute Care, Tenure-Track)

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Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (Acute Care, Tenure-Track)

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please have 3 letters of recommendation sent to:
Cheryl Horlen, PharmD, BCPS
Assistant Dean and Chair of Pharmacy Practice
University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy
4301 Broadway, CPO 99
San Antonio TX 78209
email: [email protected]

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title	Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (Acute Care, Tenure-Track)
Academic Year	2026-2027
UIW Mission	University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary	The Department of Pharmacy Practice invites full-time faculty candidates for Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (Acute Care) within the Feik School of Pharmacy. This is a 12-month tenure-track faculty position providing clinical services to acutely ill patients at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Westover Hills in San Antonio, Texas. Accordingly, position works collaboratively with the family medicine faculty and residents of the CHRISTUS Health/TXAM FM residency program. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service and professional activities. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. The Feik School of Pharmacy was founded in 2004 in recognition of the need to graduate a new generation of highly trained culturally-competent, caring pharmacists and patient advocates to serve communities across Texas and beyond. The School promotes full emergence of the student as a practitioner with a focus on a curricular integration, provision of high-quality pharmaceutical care, lifelong learning, appropriate use of technology, and opportunities for multi-cultural and multi-language development.
Benefits	UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpagefor additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
Essential Functions	Participate in curriculum development and advancement of the respective program. Prepare and deliver consistent, interactive didactic course lectures which align with curriculum goals. Teach in the experiential curriculum and provide clinical pharmacy service to acutely ill patients Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met. Prepare and administer timely and meaningful exams, projects, and assessments for assigned courses. Advise and mentor students; provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours. Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course. Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom. Perform regular scholarly research and publication. Provide service to the respective department, college, university, community, and profession. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities	Ability to engage and effectively provide instructional delivery to facilitate learning. Proficiency in the use of instructional technology. Ability to actively engage students in the learning process. Ability to conduct respectful relationships with students both in and outside the classroom. Ability to work with students, patients, multidisciplinary providers, and pharmacy staff to optimize patient care. Ability to work collegially and productively within the university community. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures; Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education	Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.
Required Work Experience	Completion of two (2) years of postgraduate residency training in internal medicine, family medicine, pharmacotherapy, or equivalent experience. Significant experience in managing common conditions in the acute care setting.
Preferred Qualifications	Previous experience as a faculty member in a school of pharmacy. Clinical experience in internal medicine or family medicine. Board certification in Pharmacotherapy or other applicable specialty.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations	Licensed pharmacist and eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Texas. Once hired, expected to become a certified preceptor with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Faculty selected for this position must obtain and maintain credentialing with the practice site.
Work Hours	Typical Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional extended hours/weekends to meet departmental or learning community needs.
Physical Demands	Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number	UN991PO
Number of Vacancies	1
Job Type	Full Time
Job Category	Faculty
Desired Start Date	11/01/2026
Multi-Hire Pool	No
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to	Dean and Chair of Pharmacy Practice
Salary	$108,000 Annualized
Open Date	09/16/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please have 3 letters of recommendation sent to: Cheryl Horlen, PharmD, BCPS Assistant Dean and Chair of Pharmacy Practice University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy 4301 Broadway, CPO 99 San Antonio TX 78209 email: [email protected]
EOE	UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Title IX	This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Unofficial Transcripts 1
5. Professional Reference Contacts

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts 2
2. Unofficial Transcripts 3
3. Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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   • Indeed
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   • WomensJobCenter.com
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   • Personal Referral
   • Employee Referral
   • Other
2. If you selected other, please tell us where?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.)?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * How many years of postgraduate residency training do you have in internal medicine, family medicine, pharmacotherapy, or equivalent?
   • Less than 2 years
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 or more years
5. * How many years of experience do you have managing common conditions in an acute care setting?
   • None
   • Some, but less than 1 year
   • 1 year
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 or more years
6. * Are you a current Licensed Pharmacist with licensure to practice in the state of Texas or eligible for licensure in the state of Texas?
   • No
   • Yes, Licensed Pharmacist with licensure in the state of Texas.
   • Yes, Licensed Pharmacist eligible for licensure in the state of Texas.