Academic Instructional Fellowship
About the Program
The Post-doctoral Academic Instructional Fellowship at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy is a 12-month mentored training program for pharmacists with a strong interest in pursuing careers in pharmacy education.
The program will provide extensive experiences in classroom and experiential teaching, educational research, and service. In addition, the program aims to equip the fellow with the skills necessary to be successful as a pharmacy educator, as well as to foster teaching innovation to advance pharmacy education and practice.
Meet Our Fellow
Dr. Katie Korah is the 2026-2027 Academic Institutional Fellow at The University of Texas at Austin. She earned her Pharm.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System.
Her passion for education began during her undergraduate studies as a Peer Academic Leader (PAL), where she mentored students as they transitioned from high school to college. Throughout pharmacy school, Dr. Korah further developed her interests in pharmacy practice and education through her work as a pharmacy intern and active involvement in professional student organizations.
During her fellowship year, Dr. Korah aims to grow as an educator by developing innovative learning experiences while expanding her scholarly and service activities. She is particularly interested in preparing future pharmacists to thrive in an evolving healthcare landscape. Following the fellowship, she hopes to pursue a clinical faculty position in ambulatory care focused on helping students discover their passions, grow professionally, and provide patient-centered care.
Outside of work, Dr. Korah enjoys hiking, exploring new places, and playing with her dog.
Fellowship Information
Program Details
Throughout the year, the fellow will be immersed in the following experiences and academic responsibilities:
Teaching
- Pharmacy Practice Laboratory courses
- Didactic lecture in required and elective courses
- Experiential teaching in clinical areas of interest
The fellow may also engage in presentations and mentoring activities outside of the instructional setting.
Scholarship
- Completion of a research certificate program
- Development of independent research project(s)
- Participation in writing working groups
- Presentation of research poster at a national meeting
By the end of the fellowship year, the fellow will prepare at least one manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.
Service
- Active participation in college committees
- Precepting student activities
- Mentorship engagement
The program will prepare trainees for success in a future faculty position.
Program Structure
Throughout the year, the fellow will be immersed in teaching, scholarship, service, professional development and mentoring experiences, as well as special projects as assigned.
The program consists of longitudinal teaching responsibilities, elective clinical experiences and exposure to each aspect of academic pharmacy.
To ensure a well-rounded experience, in addition to working with and mentorship from other faculty, the fellow will also spend time with the administrative teams in experiential education, academic affairs, student affairs, business affairs, and development.
The schedule of the fellowship year will be customized based on the fellow’s areas of interest as well as the administrative needs of the college.
Stipend and Benefits
The fellowship year is August 1 through July 31, and the fellow will receive a competitive fellowship salary.
The program will also provide registration and travel funds to cover the cost of attendance at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in December and the AACP Annual Meeting in July.
Location
The College of Pharmacy has two campuses - one in Austin, Texas, on the ‘40 acres’ of the UT Austin campus and one at the UT Medical Center in San Antonio, TX.
The fellow will have in-person teaching responsibilities primarily on the Austin campus.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- Pharm.D.
- Completion of a PGY-1 residency or equivalent experience
- Eligibility for licensure in TX
Application Details
Applications are due April 1. Please submit the following:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Intent
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of teaching philosophy and interests
Program Contacts:
Ashley Castleberry, Pharm.D., M.Ed.
Ashley.Castleberry@austin.utexas.edu
Tyler Marie Kiles, Pharm.D., BC-ADM
Tyler.Kiles@austin.utexas.edu
