Instructional Assistant Professor and NAPLEX Success Coordinator - Jackson, MS

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Position Description

The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy invites applications for a full-time 12-month non-tenure track Instructional Assistant Professor and NAPLEX Success Coordinator position.  The position is based in Jackson, Mississippi, on the campus of the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC).

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and teaching courses in pharmacy for professional pharmacy students. As the Instructional Assistant Professor and NAPLEX Success Coordinator, the successful candidate will also work with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the School of Pharmacy as well as coordinating course assessments, among other responsibilities.

Position Details

Appointment: 12 month

Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE- accredited School/College of Pharmacy, and 1 – 2 years of pharmacy practice experience is required.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Application Procedures

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, or a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is identified.

Applications must include:

1.  letter of interest (including teaching interest, scholarly interest, and professional goals)

2. curriculum vitae

3. the names and addresses of 3 references.

Applications must be submitted through the University of Mississippi online employment site at https://careers.olemiss.edu.

Additional information about the School of Pharmacy may be accessed at https://pharmacy.olemiss.edu/. Questions may be directed to Dr. Kris Harrell, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (kharrell@olemiss.edu).

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.

Jackson, the state capital, is strategically situated near the geographic center of the state, nestled between New Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham, and Dallas. The Jackson metropolitan area boasts a population of approximately half a million residents and is renowned for its rich cultural, entertainment, and recreational offerings. These attributes have earned Jackson a spot in the 2024-2025 US News & World Report’s list of the top 150 best places to live.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.