Drug Information Resident, UMKC School of Pharmacy Drug Information Center

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy,

Division of Pharmacy Practice and Administration

Shaping Pharmacy. Transforming Lives.

At the UMKC School of Pharmacy, we are dedicated to advancing pharmacy education, research, and practice to improve health outcomes in Missouri and beyond. As part of an R1 research university, our faculty and staff contribute to a thriving academic environment that fosters innovation, discovery, and excellence in pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare.

When you join our team, you become part of a collaborative, mission-driven community that values innovative research, transformative education, and meaningful impact. Whether you're inspiring the next generation of pharmacists, driving research that enhances patient care, or providing essential support behind the scenes, your contributions help us shape the future of pharmacy.

Join us and be part of a team that's shaping pharmacy and transforming lives.

The Drug Information Center at the UMKC School of Pharmacy is a multi-faceted center which provides client groups - consumers, health-care professionals, and institutions - with drug information and evidence-based recommendations to optimize pharmaceutical care. We ensure our clinical decision support services are unbiased, clear, and based in reputable evidence.

The Drug Information Center is seeking two candidates for a full-time Drug Information Resident. Appointment duration is July 01, 2026 thru June 30, 2027.

The Drug Information Residency is a customized program that prepares participants for careers encompassing drug information, specifically the practice of evidence-based decision making in a pharmacy practice setting.

Located within the UMKC School of Pharmacy, the Drug Information Center provides services to state governmental agencies, hospitals and other contractual clients. These services include evidence-based medical analyses, drug information, newsletters and other medical writing requests that will optimize pharmaceutical care. In addition, the Drug Information Call Center provides drug information throughout the calendar year, excluding major holidays, and is available to the public and health-care providers.

Through our contracts, residents oversee and conduct clinical formulary management reviews monthly and quarterly. Residents serve as adjunct faculty, which allows them to assist with coordination of the Evidence Based Medicine course as well as precept their own APPE students monthly.

Opportunities include:

• Manage the call center
• Publish research in a peer-reviewed journal with the support of faculty
• Participation in the Residency Teaching Certificate Program
• Exposure to a variety of business administrative experiences

Full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible, unranked, non-tenure track academic position. Contract is 12 months beginning Summer 2026.

Must have a PharmD

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 58661).

Please combine all application materials (personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae, evidence of success in externally funded research, and a current list of references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). Maximum size limit is 11MB.

• If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu .
• For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 58661 and name of the position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816) 235-1323.

Higher education transcripts will be required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted. A Criminal Background Check is required prior to hire.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.