Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 11/24/2025
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Priority

Wilkes University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (non-tenure track, faculty of practice) with a concentration in ambulatory care. This position is housed in the Department of Pharmacy Practice within the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026, pending available funding.

The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is recognized for its comprehensive, dynamic, and innovative approach to pharmacy education. Guided by its mission “to develop pharmacists who will provide high-quality health care and make meaningful contributions to the science and practice of pharmacy,” the School is committed to fostering excellence in teaching, patient care, and professional development.

Position Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide direct patient care at their clinical practice site. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care across a range of chronic disease states and serving as an engaged preceptor and mentor for student pharmacists.

In addition to experiential education, the selected candidate will contribute to:

• Didactic teaching in both small and large classroom settings, including skills-based courses

• Service to the University and the pharmacy profession

• Academic advising for students

• Scholarly activity consistent with the School’s mission

Excellence in teaching will serve as the primary criterion for promotion.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required

• Pennsylvania pharmacist license (active or obtainable immediately upon hire) required

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 pharmacy residency required

• Completion of or current enrollment in an accredited PGY-2 ambulatory care residency preferred; comparable ambulatory care experience will also be considered

• Willingness to obtain a Pennsylvania injectable medications administration license within one year of hire is preferred

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Wilkes University
Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive institution committed to academic excellence across the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University serves approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,500 full-time equivalent graduate and professional students.

With a strong institutional focus on mentoring and student success, Wilkes University plays a vital role in supporting the economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Located in Wilkes-Barre, a revitalized city along the scenic Susquehanna River, the University is conveniently situated within a two-and-a-half-hour drive of both New York City and Philadelphia.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply at the University’s employment portal. Please include:

• Cover letter

• Resume or curriculum vitae

• Contact information for three references

Diversity Statement
Wilkes University is dedicated to building a more diverse and inclusive community and values the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military/veteran status, or genetic information in its employment or educational practices.