Adjunct Faculty, Integrated Endocrinology, School of Pharmacy

Overview

Adjunct Faculty, Integrated Endocrinology, School of Pharmacy

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.

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.

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

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,…