Description
Position Title:
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Social and Administrative Pharmacy (12 mos. Tenure-track)
Location:
Multiple Locations
Department:
37001 - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Advertised Salary:
Assistant Professor - $115,000 – $120,000, Associate Professor - $125,000 – $135,000, Full Professor - $145,000 – $165,000, Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FFA Agreement.
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
https://www.ferris.edu/administration/adminandfinance/human/Benefits/faculty.htm
FLSA:
Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:
Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:
Full-Time
Union Group:
Ferris Faculty Association (MEA-NEA)
Term of Position:
12 Month
At Will/Just Cause:
Just Cause
Summary of Position:
This is a tenure-track, 12-month position for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Social and Administrative Pharmacy in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department at Ferris State University College of Pharmacy.
We encourage individuals with a strong commitment to student-centered education and the teacher/scholar model to apply.
Teaching responsibilities will include core courses in pharmacy administration at both the Big Rapids and Grand Rapids campuses. Candidates will also be expected to provide academic support and coordinate team-taught courses. Additionally, the successful candidate may teach an elective course in their area of expertise.
Engagement in individual or collaborative research projects, as well as scholarship involving student participation, will complement teaching responsibilities. Other duties will include contributing to the department, college, university, and profession through participation on committees, as well as providing professional advice and mentoring to students. Ongoing professional development will also be expected.
Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site.
Tenure awarded at a previous institution is required to be hired at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
The anticipated start date of this position is immediate.
Position Type:
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Required Education:
Ph.D. in Social and Administrative Pharmacy or ABD (all but dissertation) status in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, with expected completion by the start date.
Required Work Experience:
Evidence of research related to area of specialty. Candidates with associate or full professor levels must demonstrate records of excellence in scholarship, including a principal investigator role in the research and funding experience. Assistant professor-level candidates are expected to demonstrate potential for establishing independent research or collaborative research. Minimum five years teaching experience to include an award of tenure for rank of Associate Professor. Minimum ten years teaching experience to include an award of tenure for rank of Full Professor.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:
Office Environment
Moving
Sitting
Driving
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Management Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry or Health Care systems is preferred.
Post-Doctoral Experience: Completion of a post-doctoral fellowship is preferred.
Experience with AI and machine learning is preferred.
Commitment to Education and Service: Demonstrated strong commitment to student-centered education, research, scholarship, and community service.
Teaching Diversity: Ability to effectively teach a diverse student body and a dedication to promoting an inclusive culture within the institution.
Academic Rank: Candidates who currently hold an advanced rank (Associate or Full Professor) at their institution are preferred. Alternatively, candidates should provide evidence of effective teaching and scholarly achievement through publications and research in their discipline.
Pharmacy Degree and Licensure: A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, along with appropriate licensure, is desired.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Teach and coordinate courses in the core curriculum of the Pharm.D. program using effective instructional technology and teaching methods that focus on active student engagement, including team teaching environments. Candidate is expected to teach at both the Big Rapids and Grand Rapids campuses.
Teach and coordinate elective courses in areas of expertise.
Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development, assessment, and quality assurance of assigned coursework.
Maintain posted office hours that are convenient for students.
Advise and mentor students.
Engage in activity consistent with the teacher-scholar model, establishing an innovative, collaborative research program involving students.
Conduct research and publish in professional journals.
Operate university motor or personal vehicles safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
Support and promote university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Serve on department, college, university, and professional committees.
Pursue service and professional development activities.
Maintain the highest level of ethical standards and confidentiality in all duties performed.
Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in university committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (i.e. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time). Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment.
Report directly to the Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences Department.
Maintain the confidentiality of designated information.
Perform all duties in compliance with applicable University policies and procedures and state and federal requirements.
Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Advise students and assist with orientation and registration.
Skills and Abilities:
Commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
Strong dedication to prioritizing student needs and learning.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Maintain a constructive and optimistic mindset.
Proficient in writing, editing, and verbal communication.
Capable of prioritizing tasks and managing multiple projects efficiently.
Strong ability to analyze situations and develop effective solutions.
Skilled in working with groups and facilitating discussions.
Ability to work effectively with diverse students, patients, faculty, and administrative staff.
Knowledge of ACPE accreditation standards and assessment strategies.
Ability and readiness to travel regionally or nationally for representation or presentations on behalf of the institution.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Ability to drive with a good driving record
Required Documents:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcript 1
Teaching Philosophy
Other Additional Document
Optional Documents:
The Unofficial Transcript 2 document is the transcript of a Degree in Pharmacy (BS or PharmD) if applicable.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of their Ph.D. degree as described in the Required Education section.
The transcript must include the institution name, applicant name, date of degree attained, and degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts.
Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy, and Research Statement (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of each document.
Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Applicants who have a degree in Pharmacy (BS or PharmD) must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript as described in the Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered section.
The transcript must include the institution name, applicant name, date of degree attained, and degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts.
Initial Application Review Date:
November 10, 2025
Open Until Position is Filled?:
Yes
Posting Close Date:
EEO Statement:
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
