TA Opportunity with the UW Dept of Pharmacy

The Department of Pharmacy is hiring a Teaching Assistant for a 9-month position (Aut/Win/Spr) for PHRMCY 536, 531, and 532—all part of our Pharmacotherapeutics course series. Please review the attached position description.

Teaching Assistant,

PHRMCY 536 – Pharmacotherapeutics VI (AUT)

PHRMCY 531 – Pharmacotherapeutics I (WIN)

PHRMCY 532 – Pharmacotherapeutics II (SPR)

Position:  Graduate Student Teaching Assistant (TA)

Department: Pharmacy

FTE: 50% FTE or 20 hours per week (220 hours per quarter)

Academic Quarter(s): Autumn 2024, Winter 2025, and Spring 2025

Appointment Dates: 9/16/24 to 6/15/25

Application Deadline: June 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM

General Duties/Description:

Pharmacotherapeutics is a 7-course series which is a critical component of the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program curriculum. This course series provides a foundation in knowledge for patient-centered clinical case management. This TA position supports 3 of the courses in this series.

PHRMCY 536 Fall Quarter | Dr. Shelly Gray

Provides a foundation in knowledge for patient-centered clinical case management. Includes assessment and pharmacotherapeutic management of issues related to gender-related health and care, reproductive health, geriatrics, rheumatological diseases, and diseases affecting the urological, dermatological and ophthalmic systems. Prerequisite: PHRMCY 535. Offered: A.

PHRMCY 531 Winter Quarter | Dr. Mary Hebert

First course in a 7-course series providing a foundation in knowledge for patient-centered clinical case management. Includes introduction to pharmacotherapeutics and special populations, over-the-counter medications and self-care. Offered: W.

PHRMCY 532 Spring Quarter | Dr. Brian Werth

Second course in a 7-course series providing a foundation in knowledge for patient-centered clinical case management. Includes assessment and management of drug-related hypersensitivity and various bacterial, fungal, and viral infectious diseases. Prerequisite: PHRMCY 531. Offered: Sp.

TA Responsibilities Include:

• Total work hours per week = 20 hours
• Support coursemaster in organizing course material, setting up course website on UW Canvas, managing recordings (if applicable).
• Support coursemaster with class-wide communication, including responding to general student inquiries.
• Assist with grading.
• Managing course website as needed
• Overseeing weekly office hours and student makeups as needed
• Attending scheduled course sessions
• Proctoring assessments as needed

Requirements: Current Masters or PhD student with good communication and organizational skills. Desired – Health Sciences Graduate student or current graduate student with a PharmD degree.

Salary: Salary is commensurate with academic standing, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for a full tuition waiver and all benefits of UAW Academic Student Employees. This position is paid at the Department of Pharmacy Regular (Non-Variable) rate (see salary charts here).

How to Apply: Send curriculum vitae or résumé to the Department of Pharmacy dopadmin@uw.edu with a brief statement of why you are interested and what you would bring to the position. Clearly indicate in the email subject line which TA position you are applying to.

Application inquiries may be made with: Shelly Gray slgray@uw.edu, Mary Hebert mhebert@uw.edu, and Brian Werth bwerth@uw.edu.

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