Adjunct Faculty, Integrated Endocrinology, School of Pharmacy

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Job Description:

The Doctor of Pharmacy program at the Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) seeks applications for an Adjunct Faculty Member to teach in the Integrated Endocrinology and Urology course and its companion Endocrinology and Urology Recitation Course in Spring 2026 (approximately 2.75 credit hours total). In these connected courses, students will learn and apply the integrated study of physiology, pathophysiology, metabolism, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, therapeutics, clinical pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, patient assessment, patient care, medication use in special populations, and review of pertinent drug literature as they relate to endocrine, reproductive, and urinary systems.

The candidate should be able to demonstrate active learning strategies and an engaging classroom environment.  The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to use creative approaches to academic program development, have strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and work effectively in a team environment.

Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) was founded in 1997 as the first higher education institution in the United States dedicated exclusively to education and research related to the applied life sciences. KGI offers innovative postgraduate degrees and certificates that integrate life and health sciences, business, pharmacy, engineering, and genetics, focusing on industry projects, hands-on industry experiences, and team collaborations. KGI employs an entrepreneurial approach and industry connections that allow students to become leaders in healthcare and the applied life sciences.

Located in beautiful Claremont, California, KGI is a member of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges, two graduate institutions, and The Claremont Colleges Services, which provides shared institutional support services. Each nationally recognized college has its own campus, students and faculty, and distinctive mission, and each offers top-notch curricula, small classes, distinguished professors, and personalized instruction. The Claremont Colleges consistently place at the top of national college rankings, including Forbes, Money and U.S.  News and World Report, and the Princeton Review.

Education and Experience:

Applicants should have a Pharm.D. from an accredited college of pharmacy with post-graduate residency, fellowship, or equivalent experience gained over a period of at least three to five years in a healthcare setting. Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in California. Clinical experience in metabolic, endocrine, and urological diseases is preferred. Candidates with previous experience teaching Doctor of Pharmacy students and a track record of effective scholarship will be given preference. Candidates will be expected to have a strong commitment to innovative teaching.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:  Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential function of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

The candidate chosen for the position will be responsible for planning and teaching a curriculum that supports students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes to prepare them for future jobs in pharmacy and healthcare. This may include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Teaching within the combined 6-credit hours, semester-long courses for 15 weeks

• Designing active learning activities to build technical skills

• Developing formative and summative assessments

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential function of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Proficient computer, online system, and web skills.

• Strong work ethic and team-based approach to working in a high-volume environment.

• Superior writing skills.

• Positive, welcoming personality with demonstrated customer service experience.

• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

• Ability to work comfortably, respectfully, and competently with people of diverse backgrounds.

• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

• Available for occasional work on evenings and weekends, as event schedules may require.

Hours, Classification, and Status: 

This is a part-time, exempt, adjunct faculty position and is not eligible for benefits.

Schedules will vary depending on course assignments and the needs of the department or the Institute.

The base salary range for this position is $2,500 - $15,000 per semester, depending on credits per course.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans.  Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.  Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.  Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.  Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters.  Ability to hear within normal parameters.  Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file.  Ability to move about.  Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages. 

Ability to travel locally, depending on business needs. Occasionally, will be required to stand for prolonged periods of time at activities/events on and off-campus. 

To Apply:

A confidential review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. To be ensured full consideration, please upload a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references (a manager, a direct report, if applicable, and a coworker).

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Keck Graduate Institute is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all terms and conditions of employment.

Employment Eligibility:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship. No visa sponsorship is available from Keck Graduate Institute.

KGI is a participating employer in E-Verify and uses the system to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required by federal law. For more information about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.