PharmD, PhD or other applicable terminal degree

A record of accomplishments in research, teaching, and service commensurate with an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor

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The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. We seek candidates with research expertise in community-engaged research (CER) and/or health services research in pharmacy.

The mission of the UK College of Pharmacy is to provide innovative education, conduct pioneering research, deliver cutting-edge clinical practice, foster collaboration, and advance health outcomes through evidence-based research, education, and practice. Our faculty create and lead collaborative, interdisciplinary efforts within our university's dynamic and growing research and clinical enterprises. Our faculty conduct multidisciplinary research; formulate theory and create data-driven tools to examine the factors that impact medication use and effects; quantify the impact of global, national, and state pharmaceutical policies and regulations; assess the impact that medication has on health outcomes at the population-level, including populations experiencing health disparities or limited access to care; and translate results to real-world settings to promote appropriate medication use for individual patients and populations.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a well-qualified and motivated candidate to contribute to innovative community-engaged/health services research, while collaborating across disciplines in a supportive research environment. Opportunities for collaboration exist in numerous research centers at the College and across the University, including the Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice (CAPP), Institute for Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) and the Center for Health, Engagement and Transformation (CHET).

Applicants should have a PharmD, PhD or other applicable terminal degree in a related field and have a record of accomplishments in research, teaching, and service commensurate with an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a strong technical background in methods relevant to conducting CER/health services research in pharmacy, including intervention design, mixed-methods research, and/or health behavior theories. Primary responsibilities include:

Application materials must include:

1) Curriculum vitae

2) Research statement including a summary of research goals (under specific request #1)

3) Teaching and mentoring philosophy statement (under specific request #2)

4) Service/leadership philosophy statement (under specific request #3)

5) Names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references

For questions about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Trish Freeman ([email protected]). For questions regarding submission of application materials, contact UK Human Resources ([email protected] or call 859-257-9555, option 2).

Application review will begin December 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.