Job description

The Department of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Science (DPOS) invites applications for two full-time, 12-month faculty positions in Social and Administrative Pharmacy: one tenure-eligible position at the rank of Assistant Professor and one tenure-eligible position at the rank of Associate Professor. These tenure-eligible faculty positions in Social and Administrative Pharmacy will support the professional Pharm.D. and graduate programs at the School of Pharmacy. These positions will also make a substantial contribution to the research mission of the School of Pharmacy.

About Virginia Commonwealth University:

VCU is a top 50 public research university with a genuine commitment to student success and community service. One of just a handful of universities to receive both a “Very High Research Activity” status and a “Community Engaged” designation from the Carnegie Foundation, VCU also hosts the region’s top-rated medical center. The medical campus is home to top-ranked programs in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, and Health Professions, as well as the Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care, the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Pauley Heart Center, the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health, among many other institutes and centers.

About the School of Pharmacy:

The School of Pharmacy (SOP) has a tradition spanning over 126 years, dating back to the Medical College of Virginia and continuing to the present. Ranked among the Top 20 Schools of Pharmacy nationwide, the SOP is dedicated to graduating outstanding future scientists and pharmacists who will develop new medicines and therapies, improve human health, foster exemplary research, and make sustained contributions to interprofessional patient care.

About the Department of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Science:

The Department of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Science is one of three academic departments within the SOP and is a nationally recognized leader in pharmacy practice and education, personalized medicine, and health economics and outcomes research. Our faculty integrates expertise in pharmacotherapy, pharmacogenomics, digital health, social and administrative pharmacy, and pharmacoeconomics to advance medication optimization and population health. Faculty lead and collaborate through the Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation (CPPI) to advance pharmacist-delivered care models and health policy initiatives, the Congressional Healthcare Policy Fellow Program to prepare pharmacists for public service, the Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program to foster practice transformation across community settings, and the Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Program to enhance the delivery of healthcare to older adults.

The Department of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Science (DPOS) invites applications for two full-time, 12-month faculty positions in Social and Administrative Pharmacy: one tenure-eligible position at the rank of Assistant Professor and one tenure-eligible position at the rank of Associate Professor. These tenure-eligible faculty positions in Social and Administrative Pharmacy will support the professional Pharm.D. and graduate programs at the School of Pharmacy. These positions will also make a substantial contribution to the research mission of the School of Pharmacy.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Research: The faculty member will have an approximately 75% research effort and be expected to substantially contribute to the research mission of the School of Pharmacy by securing extramural funding, publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts, and conducting collaborative research.
2. Teaching: The faculty member will have approximately a 15% teaching effort and be expected to contribute to professional (Pharm.D.) and graduate programs.
3. Service: The faculty member will have approximately a 10% service effort and be expected to serve on departmental, School, and/or University Committees, as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their respective field.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in the following key areas of interest: pharmacoepidemiology, public health, healthcare policy, health outcomes, and health services research, as well as implementation science, and/or a Pharm.D. with equivalent academic training (e.g., fellowship, M.S. degree) in the areas of interest
• Academic research experience, with a strong record of scholarship
• Demonstration of or potential for an extramurally funded research program that is consistent with appointment to the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor at a research-intensive university
• A history or publications and conference presentations that showcase expertise in the faculty’s area of research
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Established record of extramural funding (e.g., NIH, AHRQ, PCORI, CDC, foundations, or industry-sponsored research)
• Experience in interdisciplinary research collaborations, particularly with clinicians, data scientists, public health professionals, and/or policymakers
• Experience in academic teaching at the professional and/or graduate level
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team

The search committee will review applications until both positions are filled, but priority will be given to complete applications received by April 1, 2026. The expected start date is no earlier than July 1, 2026.

How to apply

Applicants should submit the following materials with their application:

1. Letter of interest
2. Curriculum vitae
3. 1-2 page research statement
4. 1-2 page philosophy of teaching statement
5. Names and contact information for three (3) references

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Positions: No

ORP Eligible: Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Rank: Open

Tenure: Tenure Track

Months: 12 months

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Dr. Teresa Salgado, PhD
Contact Email: [email protected]