Pharmacists practicing in our regional health systems and pharmacies are critical to the success of a modern school of pharmacy educational program. Scientists practicing in industry and across the health care sector play a key role in mentoring our graduate students throughout the completion of their training. Without the selfless assistance of hundreds of our colleagues, we could not produce quality graduates. One way the School says “thank you” is offering unpaid Clinical and Affiliate Faculty appointments to qualified volunteer preceptors, mentors, and teachers. In addition to a faculty title such as Clinical Assistant Professor, an appointment to the faculty provides access to our wonderful electronic health sciences library and other faculty discounts.
Individuals who are eligible for appointment as Clinical or Affiliate Faculty are those with, or the potential for, sustained contributions to the teaching (didactic or experiential), service, and/or research/scholarship collaborations with the University of Washington School of Pharmacy (UWSOP or School). Typically, candidates for these appointments whose primary appointment is in patient care are appointed in the Clinical track and those working in non-patient care settings are appointed in the Affiliate track. An individual’s initial appointment may be at the rank of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, or professor, commensurate with the individual’s training, practice or scholarship experience, and expertise. The education of students, scholarship and service are responsibilities of all faculty of the University of Washington.
If you are interested in becoming a clinical or affiliate faculty member, or would like to be promoted, please see below.
Clinical and Affiliate Faculty Annual Deadlines
The School conducts quarterly reviews of those seeking appointment to Clinical and Affiliate Faculty. In general, the votes will take place during the first week of January, April, July, and October, respectively. And promotions are considered annually.
Appointment materials for consideration at quarterly votes are due on the following dates:
- January Vote – Materials due by the end of December.
- April Vote – Materials due by the end of March.
- July Vote – Materials due by the end of June.
- October Vote – Materials due by the end of September.
Promotion – Materials due July 1st.