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University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Clinical Pharmacy

Job Title: Clinical Assistant Professor (C/T) in Geriatrics

Position #: 00822378 – Requisition #: 39399

Job Summary:

This faculty member in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy will have the primary responsibility of providing exemplary patient care through participating in an innovative clinical practice at the University of Colorado Hospital Senior’s Clinic, a geriatric primary care clinic. The primary clinic is located in the Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion on the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. Support is also provided to a smaller Seniors Clinic located in Lone Tree, CO. The faculty member would go to the Lone Tree location up to one day each week. The Seniors Clinic provides direct patient care within a multidisciplinary geriatric clinic model. This site is a model site for pharmacy student and pharmacy resident training and affords opportunities for scholarly work. This faculty member will collaborate with clinical faculty partners in the Seniors Clinic to provide exemplary care to patients and families, further develop innovative clinical services for patients and providers, and further develop this clinic as a model practice and training site. Primary clinical responsibilities include Transitional Care Management, chronic disease state management using collaborative drug therapy protocols, Annual Wellness Visits, and dementia therapy consults. Successful candidates will also interface with clinic providers to provide comprehensive medication management and other population health initiatives for patients. The faculty member will also play an active role in the education of pharmacy students and residents, as well as medical students and residents, through didactic and experiential training. Successful candidates for this position are also expected to teach in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum in required and elective courses. In addition, successful candidates for this position are expected to engage in scholarly activities that help document the value of clinical pharmacy services and improvements in patient care and outcomes in the Seniors Clinic. Finally, this faculty member will provide service to the school and the pharmacy profession. The allocation of time related to this position is approximately 60-80% in clinical patient care and the remaining time in academic responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Function as an interdisciplinary member of the patient care teams to support all clinical pharmacy patient care activities in the Seniors Clinic.
• Establish collaborative working relationships with clinic providers and staff to become a valued and contributing team member.
• Work with clinic providers, staff, and administration to develop and implement clinic- and population-level medication interventions targeted to improve quality metrics.
• Work collaboratively with providers, clinic staff, and care managers to reduce adverse drug events and improve medication management for care transitions and complex or high utilizing patients.
• Educate staff and providers regarding medication management best practices including updates on new medications and clinical guidelines, chronic disease state management, and others.
• Provide quality teaching services in the School of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy program. Teaching includes preparing and presenting lectures and active learning sessions, precepting student Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs), evaluating student performance using various assessment methods, and mentoring and advising students.
• Provide clinical instruction and mentoring to pharmacy students and residents.
• Participate in a scholarly program focused on clinical pharmacist activities in the Seniors Clinic. Scholarly activity may include conducting projects which document and establish the value of clinical pharmacy services and clinical interventions, writing manuscripts relevant to patient care activities in the Seniors Clinic and that are published in peer-reviewed academic journals, and presenting abstracts or educational presentations at professional meetings.
• Participate in professional service activities such as university or school committee work, participation in professional organizations, and attendance at seminars, conferences, special courses, and scientific meetings.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is nationally recognized for its leadership in pharmacy education and strong commitment to developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. The Department of Clinical Pharmacy (DOCP) provides unprecedented opportunities for individuals with a strong commitment to an academic career encompassing innovative educational, service, and scholarly activities. The school is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-eligible, clinical teaching track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor with training and experience in the areas of Ambulatory Care and Geriatrics.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Applicants must have a PharmD degree.
• Candidates must have completed an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency program (or equivalent experience) in ambulatory care or geriatrics.
• Candidates must have, or be eligible for, pharmacist licensure in Colorado.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Board certification in an area appropriate for this position such as geriatrics or ambulatory care (BCGP or BCACP).
• Previous ambulatory geriatric experience.
• Previous academic experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Practice experience in ambulatory care and geriatrics.
• Knowledge of contemporary pharmacy practice, particularly in ambulatory care and geriatrics.
• Experience developing innovative pharmacy practice services.
• Experience precepting students and/or residents.
• Teaching and mentoring ability.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and reasoning ability.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Planning and organizing ability.
• Project management ability.

HOW TO APPLY:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume.
3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Ty Kiser at ty.kiser@cuanschutz.edu.

SCREENING OF APPLICATIONS BEGINS:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 4/29/2026. Please apply as soon as possible.

ANTICIPATED PAY RANGE:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

HIRING RANGE:

Assistant Professor: $126,247-137,220, depending on previous experience.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA STATEMENT:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

VACCINATION STATEMENT:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

JOB CATEGORY: Faculty
PRIMARY LOCATION: Aurora
DEPARTMENT: U0001 - Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20534 - SOP-DOCP General Operations
SCHEDULE: Full-time
POSTING DATE: Mar 24, 2026
UNPOSTING DATE: Ongoing
POSTING CONTACT NAME: Ty Kiser
POSTING CONTACT EMAIL: ty.kiser@cuanschutz.edu
POSITION NUMBER: 00822378