Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (SAS-Tenure-Track))

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX, USA

Published: 2/26/2026

Health and Medical Services

Full Time

Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (SAS-Tenure-Track))

UIW Mission

Position Summary
The Department of Pharmacy Practice invites full-time faculty candidates for Assistant or Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice within the Feik School of Pharmacy. This is a 12-month tenure-track faculty position responsible for teaching social administrative science courses in the didactic curriculum. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in the continued success of the Feik School of Pharmacy that is teaching-focused, research-compatible, concerned about the personal growth of its faculty, and committed to the University's mission of providing education and health for all persons.

In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service and professional activities.

The Feik School of Pharmacy was founded in 2004 in recognition of the need to graduate a new generation of highly trained culturally-competent, caring pharmacists and patient advocates to serve communities across Texas and beyond. The School promotes full emergence of the student as a practitioner with a focus on a curricular integration, provision of high-quality pharmaceutical care, lifelong learning, appropriate use of technology, and opportunities for multi-cultural and multi-language development.

Essential Functions

Participate in curriculum development and advancement of the respective program.
Prepare and deliver consistent, interactive didactic course lectures which align with curriculum goals.
Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
Prepare and administer timely and meaningful exams, projects, and assessments for assigned courses.
Precept research projects, as needed.
Advise and mentor students; provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.
Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
Perform regular scholarly research and publication.
Provide service to the respective department, college, university, community, and profession.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Possess a strong commitment to teaching excellence and continuing scholarship with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong ability to work with students and other faculty in the delivery of the curriculum.
Effective instructional delivery.
Proficient in use of instructional technology.
Ability to actively engage students in the learning process.
Ability to conduct respectful relationships with students both in and outside the classroom.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

PhD in a Social Administrative Sciences or translational sciences field, OR
PharmD with 15 credit hours in a social administrative science field, OR
Equivalent experience.
Note that PhD candidates with expected completion by date of assignment will be considered.

Required Work Experience

Assistant Level-no experience required.
Associate Level-significant experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a teaching assistant or faculty member in a School of Pharmacy; additional consideration will be given to candidates with a pharmacy background.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
N/A.

Work Hours
Typical Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional extended hours/weekends to meet departmental or learning community needs.

Physical Demands
Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number: UN992PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Faculty
Desired Start Date: 06/01/2026
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Dean of Pharmacy and Chair of Pharmacy Practice
Salary: $108,000 Annualized
Open Date: 02/18/2026
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please have 3 letters of recommendation sent to:
Cheryl Horlen, PharmD, BCPS
Assistant Dean and Chair of Pharmacy Practice
University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy
4301 Broadway, CPO 99
San Antonio, TX 78209
email: horlen@uiwtx.edu

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/30476

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