Description
The University of Southern California (USC) Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (USC Mann) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month calendar, non-tenure track faculty position in the Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Clinical Pharmacy (Teaching Track) and will serve as the Director of Professional Experience Programs. This position does not lead to consideration for tenure.
The Teaching Track faculty position combines educational administrative leadership with teaching and mentoring responsibilities, which together comprise at least 80% of the faculty member’s assigned effort. Teaching responsibilities include coordination of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs), and provision of didactic instruction in experiential related topics and courses. The remaining 20% will be dedicated to service and scholarly activities. Department, school, university, and professional service is expected. Scholarly activities are encouraged and are an important component of a well-rounded faculty candidate’s recruitment and success, and collaboration opportunities with other educational scholars are available . As a faculty member, service to the school through active participation is expected. Routine faculty administration and participation duties, such as attendance at departmental and full faculty meetings and committee service, as well as annual peer review submissions and peer-to-peer teaching evaluations are expected. The faculty member should also contribute to the growth of the profession through service on a national level. Inclusive teaching methods and expert use of pedagogical techniques and technologies are expected.
The Director of Professional Experience Programs provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) experiential curriculum. The successful candidate will lead the experiential education team, including the Director of Experiential Assessment, the Director of Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) Programs, and the professional staff, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. The Director will work closely with USC Mann students, faculty, staff, preceptors, external partners, and affiliated organizations to ensure experiential programs meet accreditation standards, supports student success, and advances the school’s mission.
The position is primarily based at the USC Health Sciences Campus, with occasional travel required for site visits, conferences, and domestic or international experiential programs.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all PharmD experiential education programs.
- Ensure compliance with Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) standards and institutional policies.
- Supervise experiential education faculty and staff, providing direction, mentorship, and performance oversight to support operational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Execute and coordinate the APPE program.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate preceptor recruitment, onboarding, training, recognition, and engagement initiatives.
- Conduct site visits to recruit, evaluate, and maintain high-quality APPE practice sites and preceptors.
- Oversee the development, execution, and maintenance of affiliation agreements between USC Mann and APPE practice sites.
- Recruit new experiential practice sites and preceptors.
- Provide input on hiring for experiential faculty and staff positions, as needed.
- Provide collaborative oversight for appointing qualified adjunct faculty preceptors.
- Collaborate with the Chief International Officer to support and expand international experiential education opportunities.
Required Qualifications, Credentials and Experience
Applicants must have a PharmD degree and California licensure (or eligibility for licensure by passing the state board exam at the first available sitting). Candidates who have completed a pharmacy residency and/or fellowship are preferred. Candidates must have prior experience in academia, including demonstrated experiential education programming leadership, assessment, teaching, precepting, and scholarship, along with proven excellence, leadership, knowledge, and skills to collaborate with partners and represent USC Mann externally. Greater demonstrated levels of academic and educational accomplishments and leadership skills are expected for those considered for the associate professor and professor ranks, commensurate with the standards used for promotion at USC. Strong leadership, written, and verbal communication skills; analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data effectively; ability to multitask, problem solve and collaborate with other team members; and a commitment to treating all individuals with respect and dignity are required.
Skills in using educational tools and technologies, such as learning management systems, data analytics software, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are preferred.
Description of Institution/Organization
USC Mann is located on the USC Health Sciences Campus, which includes the Keck Hospital of USC and outpatient , the Norris Cancer Hospital, and Los Angeles General Medical Center, along with directing five university and community-based pharmacies, having pioneered the recent addition of the USC Pharmacy and Wellness Center in South Los Angeles – a site inclusive of planned student clinical rotations. Ranked as the #1 school of pharmacy among private schools in the country, USC Mann is recognized for its more than century-long international reputation for innovation in pharmaceutical education, practice, and research. The school uniquely spans the entire spectrum of pharmaceutical development and clinical care – from drug discovery to regulatory approaches that promote safety and innovation, from delivery of patient care services to evaluating the impact of care on patient outcomes and costs. The school's dynamic faculty contribute to a broad range of educational programs, including undergraduate majors, multiple master's and PhD programs, the Doctor of Pharmacy program with dual-degree options, and advanced clinical residency and fellowship training. Their teaching spans the full spectrum of translational education, from laboratory discovery to bedside practice. The school has recently received a $50 million endowment from the Alfred E. Mann Foundation to name the school and to support student scholarships, faculty development and recruitment, and integrated biomedical innovation. USC is actively committed to equal opportunity within its faculty hiring practices, so all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Compensation and Benefits
The University of Southern California offers a competitive salary within an academic environment based on the candidate’s experience and accomplishments. The University also offers excellent benefits to employees, which include health, dental and life insurance; tuition assistance; disability and retirement plans; credit union membership; and participation in cultural and social events, as well as access to athletic and recreational facilities. The position does not lead to consideration for tenure. Merit review is conducted annually from which salary enhancements are decided. Re-appointment and promotion within the teaching track are based on performance assessment longitudinally via administrative review, with department evaluation, dossier submission and internal/external review.
Application Procedure
For consideration, please apply online using the following link: https://usccareers.usc.edu, REQ20177627
Ying Wang, PharmD, APh
Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy
Senior Director of Residency Programs
Supervisor, USC Safety-Net Clinical Pharmacy
USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Direct: 323.442.1381
Email: wangying@usc.edu
