Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy (Teaching Track) - Senior Director of Fellowship Programs

The University of Southern California Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (USC Mann) is seeking candidates for a full-time, 12-month calendar, non-tenure track faculty appointment in the Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy, reporting to the department chair. The successful candidate will be appointed as an Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy (Teaching Track) and Senior Director of Fellowship Programs contributing to the mission of the USC Mann through excellence in education, scholarship/research, and service.

The Senior Director will oversee and manage the post-doctoral fellowships at USC Mann in collaboration with partner pharmaceutical companies, foundations and other support sources. Collaborative efforts with USC Mann faculty will be sought as appropriate. The ideal candidate will have a broad base of experience working with the pharmaceutical industry and demonstrate the ability to work with faculty and pharmaceutical companies to develop high-quality training programs for professionals to achieve career objectives. The candidate should have educational and program management skills and is expected to serve as a resource for students interested in pursuing post-doctoral fellowships, including serving as an advisor for industry-related student organizations. The administrative effort is expected to be at least 50% for oversight of the fellowship programs.

The faculty member will demonstrate teaching excellence through the development and coordination of the industry track within the Doctor of Pharmacy program, including both didactic and experiential course requirements. There may also be opportunities to teach in other USC Mann doctorate, master’s and residency programs that train and produce graduate students interested in pursuing a career in pharmaceutical industry. Evidence-based teaching methods and expert use of pedagogical techniques and technologies are expected.

Collaborative educational scholarship and research across departments in the school and other units within the university is encouraged. The candidate will be expected to develop a scholarly focus aligned with their area(s) of expertise and the USC Mann teaching track promotion guidelines. This includes developing a regional/national reputation through publications, invited presentations, awards, and peer recognition.

As a faculty member, service to the school through active participation is also expected. Routine faculty administration and participation duties, including attendance at departmental and pharmacy faculty council meetings, volunteer or assigned committee service, as well as annual review submissions, peer review, and peer-to-peer teaching evaluation activities are components of faculty citizenship evaluation. The faculty member should also contribute to the growth of the profession through service on a national level, including serving professional society committees which align with the faculty member’s scholarly focus.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Interface with various stakeholders including USC Mann faculty and pharmaceutical companies in the design and continuity of sponsored fellowship training programs

• Work with mentors and fellows to monitor progress and assure quality within each fellowship

• Assure that the description of and engagement of activities by fellows meets the academic rigor expected at USC Mann

• Provide guidance and monitor of the fellows’ performance in their respective programs

• Develop, implement, and maintain tracking mechanisms to monitor fellow and fellowship program performance, outcomes, and progress toward program goals

• Establish and manage systems to support ongoing program assessment in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Assessment and team

• Promote the fellowships and recruitment of candidates within the USC Mann academic framework

• Negotiate and manage budgets for the fellowships

• Reconcile fellowship grants for documentation and reporting purposes

• Develop, coordinate and teach in the pharmaceutical industry-related classes

• Interface with academic units of USC Mann to design and deliver didactic coursework focused on pharmaceutical industry

• Participate in scholarly activities related to pharmaceutical industry and fellowships

• Mentor Doctor of Pharmacy students in industry-focused scholarly projects

• Collaborate with interest groups to provide guidelines and standards for fellowship training

• Supervise staff assigned to the fellowship programs

Applicants must have a PharmD degree. It is highly preferred that candidates have completed a fellowship program and at least 15 years of pharmaceutical industry experience. Greater demonstrated levels of academic accomplishments and leadership skills are expected for those considered for the associate professor rank, commensurate with the standards used for promotion at USC.

Compensation and Benefits:The University of Southern California offers a competitive salary and benefits package within an academic environment based on the candidate’s experience, accomplishments, and continuous funding sources. The rank of Associate is provided commensurate with the research and scholarly accomplishments, assessed teaching capabilities, and expertise and demonstrated leadership in the field of study. The University’s benefits options 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 reviews are conducted annually from which salary enhancements are decided. Re-appointment and eventual promotion within the teaching track are expectations based on performance assessment and longitudinally via administrative review, with department evaluation, dossier submission and internal/external review.

The annual base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $185,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Application Procedure:The position is available immediately. Review of applications and interviews for selected qualified candidates will continue until the position is filled. Qualified individuals are requested to apply online at https://usccareers.usc.edu, and are requested to upload a current curriculum vitae, a letter of intent/personal statement, a teaching philosophy statement, and at least three names with current contact information of individuals who will serve as professional references.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum Education: Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D)Minimum Experience: 15+ years pharmaceutical industry experience

Preferred Experience:

Strong pharmaceutical industry background with program management, program administration, and supervisory experiences related to academia and pharmaceutical industry. Leadership abilities with strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills, detail-oriented, time-management skills, ability to multitask, problem solve and work closely with other team members are a must. Working knowledge of various software platforms including MS Office, Brightspace, Adobe Acrobat, Qualtrics, Docusign, Google Forms, Microsoft Office, LinkedIn, social media, etc.

An Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Southern California is actively committed to equal opportunity within its faculty hiring practices, so all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

The USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is located on the USC Health Sciences Campus, which includes the Keck Hospital of USC, the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Doheny Eye Institute, and the flagship Los Angeles General Medical Center, along with directing five university- and community-based pharmacies, adding a sixth in South Los Angeles in 2026. Ranked by US News and World Report as the #1 private pharmacy school in the United States, and the #2 overall school according to World Scholarship Forum, the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences is recognized for its more than century-long reputation for innovation and leadership in pharmaceutical education, practice, research, and service to the community and to the profession. 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 contemporary patient care services to evaluating the impact of care provision on patient outcomes and costs. The school’s dynamic faculty is involved in all levels of pharmacy education: from undergraduate majors to multiple MS and PhD graduate programs, from the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program with dual degree options to a wide variety of residency and fellowship postgraduate training programs, and from laboratory to bedside learning experiences. 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.