Open Searches

The Department of Pharmacy Practice, in the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions at South Dakota State University (SDSU), is inviting applications for the position of the Gary and Sharon Van Riper Scholar of Pharmacy Practice and Innovation, a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure track Faculty (Assistant/Associate/Full) position in the Department of Pharmacy Practice.

This named position of Pharmacy Practice Innovation is an exciting new collaboration with a well-established health partner; the work location will be based at Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls, SD.  Unique from a traditional clinical faculty position, this new position will focus on system-level quality initiatives that directly impact patient care related to care transitions. The position will be actively engaged with pharmacy and health-systems leadership at Avera McKennan and is supervised by the Department Head of Pharmacy Practice. Primary responsibilities include maintaining viable transitions of care clinical pharmacy practice with specific focus in the area of inpatient (internal medicine or other) pharmacy application, didactic instruction, precepting on-site students, actively engaging in scholarship, and contributing to various committees within both the academic and healthcare settings.

Advances in practice are driven by those able to read the current landscape and use what is learned to create bold solutions to meet the needs of patients and other healthcare practitioners. This position holder will not only meet the current needs of healthcare but will anticipate the ever-changing environment and what it may hold in the future. The faculty scholar will lead innovation based on expertise and these innovations will improve care not only at the practice site but dissemination of the results will transform care nationally and internationally. As SDSU prioritizes innovation and ingenuity to transform the practice of pharmacy, educating the next generation of healthcare professionals who will carry out our mission is critical to achieving our strategic vision. With the addition of this scholar, SDSU can foster discovery through research and advance the provision of healthcare.

The anticipated start date for this position is on or before July 2024.

Application and Nomination Procedure

The search is being assisted by Academic Search.   For additional information about this opportunity, please review the position profile, which includes a full list of required and desired characteristics for the  Gary and Sharon Van Riper Scholar of Pharmacy Practice Innovation position at www.academicsearch.org under the “Open Searches” tab.

Application materials should include a cover letter addressing the qualifications and leadership characteristics listed in the position profile, a current, long-form resume or curriculum vita (showing relevant administrative responsibilities and accomplishments) and the names, phone numbers and addresses of at least five professional references, with an indication of the candidate’s relationship to each reference. References will not be contacted until a later stage in the search, and only with the candidate’s foreknowledge. Nominations and application materials should be sent to SDSUPPI@academicsearch.org.

Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting senior consultant Jerry Israel (jerry.israel@academicsearch.org).  The position is open until filled, but only applications received by January 7, 2024, can be assured full consideration.

EEO Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu.  Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact:  Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD  57007.  Phone: (605) 688-4128.