Assistant Professor (Pharmacoeconomics), Tenure Track

Location: On-site at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, Maryland

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is conducting an open search for an Assistant Professor, tenure track, in the Department of Practice, Sciences and Health Outcomes Research. This position requires teaching, scholarly activity including publications and serving as principal investigator on externally-funded grants, and service to the department, school, campus, professional societies, and the public.

The position is a full-time, 12-month appointment based at our Baltimore campus. In addition to service and scholarly activity, this position will be responsible for serving as course manager for the Pharmacoeconomics & CER I course and teaching and/or serving as course manager for cost-effectiveness analysis, health economics and outcomes research in PharmD, MS and PhD courses as assigned by the department chair.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore campus houses schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Law, and Dentistry. The University of Maryland enjoys an excellent established record of accomplishment of successful collaboration for interprofessional practice and research collaborations with the other professional schools on campus.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

This position is responsible to the Chair of the Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research (P-SHOR). Teaching reporting responsibility is to the Chair of the Department through the Vice Chair for Academic Affairs.

UMB CORE VALUES

Respect & Integrity, Well-Being & Sustainability, Equity & Justice, and Innovation & Discovery

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lead cost-effectiveness and health economics and outcomes research instructional activities across academic programs at the school, supervise students; secure extramural funding; and actively support the vision and mission of the department, school and campus.

SCHOLARSHIP

·         Scholarly activity is required; publication and presentation of work is expected.

·         Conduct original research in cost-effectiveness analysis, health economics and outcomes research, health technology assessment, and pharmaceutical health services research.

·         Secure funding for research projects.

·         Develop interdisciplinary research collaborations with colleagues within the School of Pharmacy as well as with colleagues in the other professional schools across campus.

·         Publish research findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.

·         Scholarly activity may be pursued either independently or in collaboration with others; however, serving as first author on manuscripts and principal investigator on funded grants is expected for successful progress towards promotion and tenure.

SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL, AND PUBLIC

·         Participate in appropriate faculty activities (e.g., faculty assembly, department meetings, faculty committees) and other endeavors.

·         Provide service to professional organizations, citizens of Maryland, and the public at large.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An earned PhD in Economics or equivalent degree with a strong focus on cost-effectiveness analysis and health economics and outcomes research. Excellent communication skills are essential. Evidence of scholarship is preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWEDGE, AND ABILITIES

·         Professional conduct in all dealings with students, faculty, and administration.

·         Communications – Knowledge of communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform via written, oral, and visual media.

·         Initiative – Willing and able to take on responsibilities and challenges.

·         Leadership – Willing and able to lead; take charge and offer opinions and direction.

·         Learning Strategies – Selecting and using instructional methods and procedures appropriate in the discipline family when learning or teaching new things.

·         Strong interpersonal abilities with excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with students, staff, faculty, and administration.

·         Monitoring – Monitoring/assessing course content and research progress to make improvements or take corrective action.

·         Stress Tolerance – Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must apply online through the UMB Online Recruitment System and submit an initial application that includes a letter of intent (reference position number 05-180-102), curriculum vitae (signed and dated), statement of teaching philosophy, statement of scholarly interests, and names and contact information of at least three references. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit three letters of recommendation from reviewers external to the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. In addition to applying online, interested candidates may also send application materials to:

C. Daniel Mullins, PhD

Professor and Executive Director, the PATIENTS Program

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research

220 Arch Street, 12th Floor

Baltimore, MD 21201

Email: Daniel.Mullins@rx.umaryland.edu

Phone: 410.706.0879

SALARY RANGE

Assistant Professor: $120,000 - $140,000

The salary will be commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Employees whose job duties require them to work in a clinical setting or at clinical or field sites continue to be subject to the vaccine requirements of those sites. For additional information on protocols and exemptions, please visit the COVID-19 website.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over four weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at participating University System of Maryland schools.

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