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Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy (HS Clinical, Clinical X)

UC San Diego
United States, California, San Diego
Nov 04, 2026
Position overview
Position title:
Clinical Professor of Pharmacy
Salary range:
The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and, if applicable, rank and/or step. The pay range for this position is $97,500 - $113,800. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here: 2026-2027 Academic Salary Scales


Application Window


Open date: November 3, 2026




Next review date: Tuesday, Dec 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.




Final date: Wednesday, Nov 3, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.



Position description

The Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS) within Health Sciences at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body.

SSPPS admits approximately 70 post-baccalaureate students per year, offers a joint curriculum with the UC San Diego School of Medicine, and attracts highly competitive applicants from across the nation. SSPPS is ranked #6 in the Nation for Best Pharmacy School by U.S. News & World Report, #1 in California and #9 Nationally by NAPLEX first-time pass rates, and #4 in the Nation for Research Funding by AACP. A large proportion of SSPPS graduates go on to postgraduate training or pursue joint degrees. SSPPS is based on UC San Diego's world-renowned La Jolla campus, with year-round access to recreational activities including beaches, hiking, and nearby mountain and desert destinations.

The Department of Pharmacy Practice and Sciences in the University of California, San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS) is recruiting outstanding candidates for non-tenure-track positions at the Assistant level in the Health Sciences Clinical or Clinical X series (see links below for description of each series). The department is home to 29 faculty (Faculty) with expertise across multiple specialties and research interests in pharmacy practice, translational science, health outcomes and economic sciences, bioinformatics, and scholarship of teaching and learning.

Responsibilities include teaching Pharm.D. students and pharmacy residents in didactic and experiential settings, maintaining a funded clinical practice, engaging in scholarly work, and contributing service to the department, school, university, and profession.

The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant Professor level will be based on the candidate's background and experience.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:

HS Clinical Professor (APM-278)

Clinical X Professor (APM-275)

If appointed to a title covered by the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: Health Sciences Compensation Plan (APM-671)

School: https://pharmacy.ucsd.edu/


Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

* Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent terminal degree in pharmacy.

* Must have or be eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of California.

* 2+ years of professional, scholarly, and educational experience, including a record of accomplishments in teaching, clinical practice, and/or research.

* 2+ years of experience in an area of clinical expertise related to pharmacy practice.

* 2+ years of experience teaching pharmacy students and/or residents in both didactic and experiential settings.

Preferred qualifications

* Board certification in relevant areas of Pharmacy Practice.

* Completion of accredited pharmacy residency training or completion of an accredited postgraduate pharmacy residency, or related terminal degree(s) or advanced degree(s).

* Demonstrated clinical experience in a priority area, including psychiatry, pain and palliative care, oncology, neuroscience/neurology, pharmacogenomics, or perioperative/surgical services.

* Demonstrated evidence for creative activity, innovative practice, or scholarly contribution in teaching and/or research.

* Evidence of organizational and leadership skills as reflected in professional experience and application materials.


Application Requirements
Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.


  • Cover Letter - A cover letter summarizing experience in clinical practice, teaching, and scholarly work


  • Statement of Research - A statement of research describing experience/training, philosophy/approach, and future plans or goals.


  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Approach


  • Misc / Additional (Optional)



Apply link:
https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04697

Help contact: mjwalker@health.ucsd.edu



About UC San Diego

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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* "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH]

* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination]


Job location
San Diego, CA
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