Description

The Department of Pharmacy Practice at Oregon State University (OSU) is seeking to fill a full-time, non-tenure, clinical faculty position on the Portland campus in psychiatry and mental health. This position is available at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, dependent on applicant qualifications. 

This position is jointly funded by the College’s Drug Use Research and Management (DURM) group. Through an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Health Authority, the DURM group supports the Oregon fee-for-service Medicaid program by administering the OHA’s Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee, evaluating drug utilization, offering drug information and policy analysis, and providing Medicaid provider education and drug therapy consultations.  This individual will be expected to expand their efforts around the safe and effective use of mental health medications. 

Requirements

Position duties include: 

30% Teaching: 

Teach in the therapeutic and pharmacy practice sequences for professional program students.  This position is focused in psychiatry and mental health, but clinical faculty are expected to teach throughout the PharmD program. Provide clinical instruction as a preceptor for clerkship students and at co-curricular activities. 

40% Practice:

Clinical service will be in the College’s DURM group to 1) provide research, analysis and reporting on drug use patterns and trends; and 2) provide research, analysis, development, revision, and reporting of drug use educational programs and interventions, including provider profiling, academic detailing, and order change forms. This position will support and expand education and outreach efforts to Medicaid providers, with a focus on mental health medications.

15% Scholarship: 

Engage in peer­ reviewed scholarship. Seek external funding and disseminate scholarly work on an ongoing basis. Opportunities for collaborative research are available.

15% Service: 

Serve on college and university committees and contribute to the missions of Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University, including diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Provide service to the profession.  

Application Details: 

Candidates should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Interested candidates should apply online at the following link: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/174355. The date for full consideration is January 16, 2026, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to the Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Dr. Adriane N Irwin.