Drug Information Fellow (2), Drug Information Center, UMKC School of Pharmacy

Drug Information Center

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy

Located within the UMKC School of Pharmacy, the Drug Information Center provides services to state governmental agencies, hospitals and other contractual clients. These services include evidence-based medical analyses, drug information, newsletters and other medical writing requests that will optimize pharmaceutical care. In addition, the Drug Information Call Center provides drug information throughout the calendar year, excluding major holidays, and is available to the public and health-care providers.

The Drug Information Center at the UMKC School of Pharmacy is a multi-faceted center which provides client groups - consumers, health-care professionals, and institutions - with drug information and evidence-based recommendations to optimize pharmaceutical care. We ensure our clinical decision support services are unbiased, clear, and based in reputable evidence.

The Drug Information Center is seeking two candidates for a full time Drug Information Resident, (post-doctoral fellowship). Appointment duration is July 01, 2025 thru June 30 of the following year.

The Drug Information Residency is a customized post-doctoral program. This program prepares participants for careers encompassing drug information, specifically the practice of evidence-based decision making in a pharmacy practice setting.

Through our contracts, residents oversee and conduct clinical formulary management reviews monthly and quarterly. Residents serve as adjunct faculty, which allows them to assist with coordination of the Evidence Based Medicine course as well as precept their own APPE students monthly.

Opportunities include:

* Manage the call center

* Publish research in a peer-reviewed journal with the support of faculty

* Participation in the Residency Teaching Certificate Program

* Exposure to a variety of business administrative experiences

Full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible, unranked, non-tenure track academic position. Initial contract is 12 months beginning Summer 2025.

Must have a PharmD.

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $53,000.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

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

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 54625.

Please provide all application materials (application form, personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae and a current list of references)

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 54625 and name of the position.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Review of applications begins upon receipt, the position remains open until a qualified candidate is hired.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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