The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, invites applications for the position of Sessional Clinical Lecturer to coordinate the course, PHM652 – Contemporary Topics in Primary Care, which is offered in the summer term. This contract of the PharmD for Pharmacists program is anticipated to run from March 1 to September 30, 2025.
This 26-hour course is designed to advance the student’s knowledge and skills in the management of common topics encountered in an integrated primary care practice through a focus on selected topics and their management. The course will be case based with topics representing commonly encountered diseases (e.g. asthma, COPD, depression, anxiety, trans health, pain, diabetes etc) allowing the student to further develop their pharmacotherapy knowledge to be able to manage complex patients. Students will demonstrate their pharmaceutical care skills as they progress through the course. All material will be delivered online with opportunities for the student to pose questions for additional learning to an expert in the field. Each lesson will incorporate active learning activities for the students to complete to facilitate knowledge and skill development. The expected enrollment for the course is 10 – 30 students.
Applicants should ideally have a PharmD and/or Masters of Education (or equivalent education/experience). The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching, a strong knowledge of the relevant topics, and possess excellent organization and communication skills. Current or past experience working in a primary care team and experience in the development and delivery of courses are considered assets.
With nearly 1,000 undergraduate and over 140 graduate students, the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy is a recognized global leader in the fields of pharmacy education and research. Together, we are moving science and health through a focus on excellence and innovation. Consistently ranked as the top faculty of pharmacy in Canada and one of the top five in the world, we offer a vibrant community of world-leading professionals and researchers and endless opportunities for growth. For more information on the LDFP and Programs offered including the PharmD, PharmD for Pharmacists, and Graduate Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences programs and others please visit our website: https://www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/programs.
Please submit your application to AcademicHR.phm@utoronto.ca . Applicants should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three referees. The deadline for applications is February 18, 2025; the position will remain open until filled.
For specific questions about this position, please contact: Karen Cameron, Director, PharmD for Pharmacists Program (Acting), Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.