Instructor - Geological Sciences jobs in Missouri

Description

St. Louis College of Pharmacy at University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis (UHSP) is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach a 3-credit-hour Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics course to students in the Pharm.D. program during the summer semester 2024. Summer semester will run from May 28 through June 28. Classes will meet online for nine hours a week over the term, but some flexibility exists depending on the faculty member’s schedule.

This course aims to familiarize students with the relationship between drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion and its therapeutic and adverse effects. Special emphasis is placed on understanding and applying pharmacokinetic models and mathematical calculations of relevant pharmacokinetic parameters. Additionally, students learn how to select an optimal dosage form, route of administration, adjust the dose and dosing interval to optimize drug therapy. The course builds on foundational mathematical skills and knowledge gained in algebra, calculus, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmaceutics, and principles of drug action courses.

Since our founding over 158 years ago, UHSP has provided a world-class education for health care leaders and innovators and been a place where future professionals and practitioners come together to foster a healthier society.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences or related discipline.
• Three years of college-level teaching experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated strong English language verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information clearly in written and oral form to a variety of audiences.
• Experience with learning management systems Brightspace, is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with today's students.
• Willingness to incorporate diversity, cultural competency, and social justice into teaching.

If this sounds like the job for you here is information on how to apply:

Go to www.uhsp.edu/employment and follow the simple steps to apply online and submit a cover letter, CV, and professional references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

AA/EOE Statement:

University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis is proud to be recognized in 2022 as a Great College to Work For for diversity, inclusion and belonging, faculty and staff well-being and shared governance. We value the benefits of a diverse student body and workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. The University’s employment policy shall be supported through a continuing affirmative action commitment that embodies the standards of equal employment opportunities for all persons. EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled.