Getting Started as a Pharmacy Faculty Member

"Getting Started as a Pharmacy Faculty Member sets realistic expectations for the challenges and rewards of an academic career in pharmacy. I would highly recommend this book to anyone considering a career as a pharmacy faculty member, or anyone mentoring someone who is considering such a career."
— Erin R. Holmes, PharmD, PhD, University of Mississippi
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2011; 73 (3) Article 58

"This is a unique book because it provides insights on how to approach the beginning stages of a career in academia. With its practical information on how to get started, I would highly recommend it to anyone considering a position as a pharmacy faculty member. Pharmacists in the early years of their career can also benefit from the advice and tips, which focus on finding the path that is right for them to grow and succeed in a role that can be challenging, yet has infinite rewards."
— Melissa Ranieri, PharmD
Temple University School of Pharmacy

Doody’s Book Review Service Rating 100

*Note: Three sample chapters have been provided.

Many careers in pharmacy have the potential to be professionally satisfying. But perhaps no career in the field allows pharmacists as much control over how they define themselves as that of faculty member at a college of pharmacy. Written with a conversational style, this concise reference informs readers about the types of academic positions available, how colleges and universities operate, how to go about obtaining a position, and how to succeed in academia.

Table of Contents:
Preface
I Is an Academic Career a Good Fit for You?
Academic Pharmacy’s "Big Three"
Academia’s Structure
Preparing for an Academic Career
Obtaining a Position as a Pharmacy Faculty Member
Lessons from Pharmacy Faculty
Keys to Starting an Academic Career
Resources to Help Achieve Success
Index