Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (Infectious Disease)-Fall 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (Infectious Disease)-Fall 2026 Academic Year 2026-2027 UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Department of Pharmacy Practice invites full-time faculty candidates for Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (Infectious Disease) within the Feik School of Pharmacy beginning November 2026. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service and professional activities. Note this position is tenure-track eligible beginning June 2027.

Credentials of finalist will determine final rank.

The expected practice site is Methodist Hospital Stone Oak in San Antonio, Texas.

Benefits

UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation's Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Essential Functions

• Participate in curriculum development and advancement of the respective program.
• Prepare course outlines based on approved departmental syllabi.
• Teach in the didactic and experiential curriculum.
• Provide clinical pharmacy service focused on infectious disease pharmacy (such as antibiotic stewardship/antibiotic optimization, provider and pharmacy education, and stewardship rounds/meetings).
• Precept pharmacy students and residents at the clinical site.
• Precept research projects (as needed).
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
• Prepare and administer timely and meaningful exams, projects, and assessments for assigned courses.
• Advise and mentor students; provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
• Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
• Perform regular scholarly research and publication.
• Provide service to the respective department, college, university, community, and profession.
• Maintain privileging and training requirements of the practice site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Expert in the area of infectious diseases pharmacy.
• Effective instructional delivery.
• Proficiency in (or ability to learn and effectively use…) use of instructional technology.
• Ability to actively engage students in the learning process.
• Ability to conduct respectful relationships with students both in and outside the classroom.
• Ability to work collegially and productively within the university community.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree with postgraduate residency training in infectious diseases, pharmacotherapy, or equivalent experience.

Required Work Experience

PGY2 infectious disease or pharmacotherapy pharmacy residency or fellowship or equivalent experience in infectious diseases.

Preferred Qualifications

Board certification in pharmacotherapy or infectious diseases pharmacy.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

• Licensed pharmacist and eligible for licensure in the state of Texas; note that Texas licensure must be secured within one month of assignment.
• Applicants will be expected to become a certified preceptor with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy within one month of assignment.
• Applicants must obtain and maintain credentialing with the practice site.

Work Hours

Typical for full-time faculty in this discipline.

Physical Demands

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number UN1060PO Number of Vacancies 1 Job Type Full Time Job Category Faculty Desired Start Date 11/01/2026 Multi-Hire Pool No Position End Date (if temporary) Reports to Dean and Chair of Pharmacy Practice Salary $110,000 Annualized Open Date 09/30/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Please have 3 letters of recommendation sent to:

Cheryl Horlen, PharmD, BCPS

Assistant Dean and Chair of Pharmacy Practice

University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy

4301 Broadway, CPO 99

San Antonio, TX 78209

horlen@uiwtx.edu

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Title IX

This position is considered a "Responsible Employee" under Title IX federal regulations and "Mandatory Reporter" under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Proof of or Eligibility for Licensure
• Professional Reference Contacts

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3
• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• UIW Website

• HigherEdJobs.com

• Indeed

• LinkedIn

• WorkplaceDiversity.com

• HispanicDiversity.com

• BlackJobCenter.com

• WomensJobCenter.com

• VeteransConnect.com

• Personal Referral

• Employee Referral

• Other

• If you selected other, please tell us where?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you currently have a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree with postgraduate residency training in infectious diseases, pharmacotherapy, or equivalent experience?

• No

• Yes

• • Does your experience include PGY2 infectious disease or pharmacotherapy pharmacy residency or fellowship or equivalent experience in infectious diseases?

• No

• Yes

• • Do you currently hold Texas Pharmacy Licensure or Pharmacy Licensure elsewhere with the ability to secure Texas Pharmacy Licensure within one month of assignment?

• No

• Yes, current Texas Pharmacy Licensure

• Yes, Pharmacy Licensure elsewhere with ability to secure Texas licensure within one month of assignment

• • Are you currently a certified preceptor with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or willing and able to secure within one month of assignment?

• No

• Yes, currently hold said Texas certification

• Yes, willing & able to secure certification within one month of assignment

• • Are you willing to obtain and maintain credentialing with assigned practice site?

• No

• Yes