Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 12/02/2025
Category: Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Job ID: 2958214
Location: Fargo
Department: Pharmacy Practice

Position Information

Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice / Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist

The Department of Pharmacy Practice at the North Dakota State University (NDSU) School of Pharmacy invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice, offering progressive clinical pharmacy practice opportunities at Sanford Medical Center Fargo. The role includes full-time responsibilities during the academic year and full-time or part-time work during the summer.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Coordinate and/or teach pharmacotherapy topics within the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) curriculum, including subject areas such as internal medicine, critical care, emergency medicine, and hematology/oncology.

• Deliver instruction through case-based courses, didactic teaching, and/or laboratory sessions.

• Precept Pharm.D. students during Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) at Sanford Medical Center Fargo.

• Engage in integrated clinical practice opportunities based on expertise, participating actively in patient care during scheduled shifts.

• Contribute to research/scholarship and provide service to the School, College, University, and practice site.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree

• Completed or completing a PGY1 ASHP-accredited residency, or at least three years of recent, consistent clinical pharmacy practice experience involving direct patient care

• Eligibility for North Dakota pharmacist licensure

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong leadership, collaboration abilities, and a demonstrated commitment to self-development

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a PGY2 residency in Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, or Oncology

• More than 3 years of consistent clinical pharmacy practice experience

• Experience in collaborative drug therapy management and team-based care

• Minimum of 3 years teaching in pharmacy or medical programs

• Minimum of 3 years precepting in pharmacy or medical programs

• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) or other BPS certifications

• Additional certifications in relevant healthcare fields

• Demonstrated research/scholarship activity

• Experience obtaining and managing grants

Application Information

Screening begins 12/29/2025 and continues until the position is filled.
Applicants must submit:

• Letter of interest outlining career goals, teaching interests, and research aspirations

• Curriculum vitae

• Names of three references

Apply at: https://jobs.ndsu.edu/

NDSU is an equal opportunity institution.

NDSU Benefits Overview

Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including:

• Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid premium (Single or Family Plan)

• PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA

• Wellness benefits

• Retirement Plan: Employer contributions ranging from 7.5%–12.26%

• Basic Term Life Insurance

• Tuition waivers:

  • Employee: up to 3 classes per calendar year

  • Spouse/partner & dependents: 50% waiver

• Paid leave: annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Optional plans: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care, FSAs, supplemental retirement programs
  More details: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

About North Dakota State University

NDSU is a student-focused, land-grant, R1 research university committed to excellence in teaching, research, and outreach. Located in Fargo—part of a thriving metro region consistently recognized as one of the best places to live—NDSU embraces diversity and values community collaboration aligned with its land-grant mission.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NDSU does not discriminate based on age, color, gender identity/expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, lawful off-campus activity, disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to an employee, or veteran status.
Inquiries: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, Fargo, ND 58108
Phone: 701-231-7708 | Email: ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu

Additional Notices

• No Smoking: Prohibited in all state employment locations (N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10).

• Veteran’s Preference: Applies as required by North Dakota law.

• Reasonable Accommodation: Contact NDSU HR at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.