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Founded in 1865 as a land-grant institution adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the unique Bluegrass region of Kentucky.

From its early beginnings, with only 190 students and 10 professors, UKs campus now covers more than 687 acres and is home to over 25,000 students and nearly 11,000 employees. Recently ranked as one of the safest, the most creative, and the brainiest cities in the nation, Lexington is an ideal location to experience the work-life balance that the University strives to provide to its employees. See for yourself what makes UK One Great Place to Work! Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience CoordinatorDepartment of Pharmacy Practice and ScienceCollege of PharmacyUniversity of Kentucky The Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Kentucky invites applications for an Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, coordination and assessment of the Colleges introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPEs). The IPPE coordinator will report to the Director of Professional Practice Programs and will coordinate all activities in the IPPE I and IPPE II courses offered as part of the Colleges Doctor of Pharmacy degree program. In this capacity the IPPE Coordinator will work with the Director to satisfy recently upgraded accreditation requirements for clinical education in the areas of preceptor training, teaching site development and quality assurance. Additional responsibilities may include didactic teaching, service to the Department and University, and scholarly activity. Applicants should have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy; further consideration will be given to applicants with residency training, relevant academic and professional experience as a pharmacy practitioner, or with additional related professional education and training. The successful candidate will be appointed within the Department, with the type and rank of appointment determined by the qualifications of the individual.

The Dean provides academic and administrative leadership for the School and reports to the Provost who also serves as Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.One of the four campuses of the University of Missouri System, UMKC has a student enrollment of over 14,000. Its educational mission emphasizes three areas: health and life sciences, visual and performing arts, and urban engagement. UMKC is unique in its dynamic mix of graduate and professional schools which encourages innovative research, partnerships, and educational programming that span traditional disciplinary boundaries. Founded in 1885, the UMKC School of Pharmacy is the only public school of pharmacy in the state of Missouri. Organized into three academic divisions, Pharmacy Practice and Administration, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the School offers professional practice (doctor of pharmacy-Pharm.D.), non-practice bachelors (B.S.) and graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) degrees. Graduates have a nearly 100% placement rate prior to graduation. Throughout the state of Missouri as well as nationally, they manage and own pharmacies, develop innovative community and healthcare system practices, participate in post-graduate residency programs, and work in pharmacy education, the pharmaceutical industry, and government service among the hundreds of pharmacy career options. The School of Pharmacy is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). The doctor of pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).Nominees and applicants must hold a Pharm.D. and/or a Ph.D. Candidates should be eligible for appointment as a tenured professor. A proven track record of increasing leadership responsibilities in academic pharmacy is required. Further, successful candidates must have experience in developing methods to recognize and support excellence in teaching, research and clinical practice. The dean should provide leadership in pharmacy practice and academia, increase research funding/infrastructure and foster growth of the school.TO APPLY:The Search Committee will accept confidential applications and nominations until the position is filled. Candidate screening will begin immediately. For best consideration, applications and nominations should be provided by October 30, 2009. An application should include a letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position; a resume; and the names of five references with titles, addresses, business telephone numbers and E-mail addresses. References will not be contacted without written consent from applicants. Greenwood/Asher & Associates, an executive search firm, is assisting the University in the search.The University of Missouri-Kansas City is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.