Creighton University

The Department of Medical Education at Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix Campus invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Pharmacology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach pharmacology curricular content to first- and second-year medical students within the MD program, as well as to students in the Physician Assistant program. Teaching responsibilities will include delivering integrated pharmacology instruction through lectures, small-group learning sessions, case-based discussions, team-based learning modalities, and others that support student achievement and clinical application of foundational pharmacologic principles. We seek creative, innovative educators to join our collaborative team.

Candidates are expected to have earned a terminal degree in pharmacology or a related field, possess a strong record of excellence in teaching, and demonstrate teaching experience that incorporates different methods such as team-based learning, case-based learning, and problem-based learning. A background in the use of technology in teaching as well as curriculum development is preferred. The successful candidate will have unique opportunities to serve in significant leadership roles while contributing to innovative curriculum development, student mentorship, faculty collaboration, and the expansion of clinical and research partnerships throughout the Phoenix healthcare community.

Creighton University is one of the nation’s largest Catholic educators of health professionals, anchored by primary campuses in Omaha, Nebraska, and Phoenix, Arizona. The Phoenix campus is a vibrant hub for nearly 1,000 health sciences students across five schools and colleges, supported by the extensive clinical facilities of the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance. While our School of Medicine has a rich history dating back to 1892, our Phoenix presence is rapidly growing, expanding in 2021 from a regional clinical training site into a comprehensive, four-year medical education program.

Responsibilities

Curriculum Development & Instruction

• Cross-Campus Collaboration: Partner with faculty on the Omaha campus to design, develop, and deliver integrated foundational pharmacology content across organ-system blocks.
• Active Learning Facilitation: Teach using diverse, high-impact instructional methods, including Team-Based Learning (TBL), Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Case-Based Learning (CBL), and large-group interactive sessions.
• Curricular Alignment: Work closely with Component and Block Directors to ensure pharmacology content is clinically relevant, meets Educational Policy Committee (EPC) approved objectives, and complies with accreditation standards.
  
  

Assessment & Student Success

• Mentorship & Academic Support: Serve as an active mentor to medical students. Proactively identify at-risk students, providing direct support, tutoring, or swift referral to Academic Learning Specialists as needed.
• Student Evaluation: Design and implement robust assessments, evaluate student performance, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
  
  

Academic Leadership & Service

• Educational Leadership: Serve in pivotal roles supporting course administration, curricular integration, and assessment design.
• Institutional Governance: Actively serve on CUSOM committees and participate in ongoing accreditation processes related to pharmacology and basic sciences.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective, professional communication with medical students, faculty peers, and administration.
  
  

Scholarship & Professional Growth

• Scholarly Activity: Pursue ongoing scholarly research and publication consistent with Creighton University’s requirements for career advancement.
• Professional Development: Engage in regular faculty development activities and maintain active participation in professional organizations relevant to academic and scientific expertise.
  
  

More information about the Department can be found on our website: https://www.creighton.edu/medicine/departments/medical-education

• PhD, MD, or equivalent degree required.
• Experience teaching in medical education for a minimum of three years preferred.
• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• List of three (3) references
  
  

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Jonna Jackson (JonnaJackson@creighton.edu), Chair of the Department of Medical Education, Phoenix Campus.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

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