Assistant, Associate, Professor; tenure-eligible

Job Summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is recruiting for multiple open‑rank, tenure‑eligible faculty positions across research and clinical domains. Depending on qualifications and program needs, appointments may be made in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy or the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, with extensive collaboration opportunities across the CU Anschutz academic medical and health sciences campus.

Candidates with expertise in one or more of the School’s areas of excellence are encouraged to apply:

• Aging
• Artificial Intelligence and Systems Pharmacology
• Drug Development

• Conduct cutting‑edge research to advance pharmaceutical sciences and address critical health challenges.
• Build interdisciplinary collaborations within departments, across the School, and campus‑wide.
• Publish and secure externally funded research that spans clinical and research domains.
• Teach graduate and postgraduate courses, developing contemporary coursework.
• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff.
• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service, including committees and scholarly organizations.

Onsite – Aurora, Colorado.

Assistant Professor

• PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in one target area, evidenced by a strong publication record or potential for securing extramural research funding.

Associate Professor

• PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in one target area, evidenced by a strong publication record or potential for securing extramural research funding.
• Meets School of Pharmacy criteria for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.

Professor

• PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in one target area, evidenced by a strong publication record or potential for securing extramural research funding.
• Meets School of Pharmacy criteria for appointment at the rank of Professor.

Preferred Qualifications (All Ranks)

• Experience in one or more of the School’s focus areas of excellence.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring, preferably with graduate or postgraduate students.
• Strong record of collaborative, team science research.
• Experience with large paradigm‑shifting center grants.
• Documented research excellence, reflected in peer‑reviewed publications and contributions to the field.
• Successful history of securing external research funding from federal agencies, foundations, or industry partners.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships at all organizational levels.
• Commitment to and leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Engagement in innovative, evidence‑based approaches to pharmacy education and curriculum development.
• Experience with educational technologies that support student learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including consensus building and shared vision instillation.
• Analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and sound decision‑making skills.
• Professional demeanor marked by reliability, integrity, flexibility, and collaborative spirit.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options.
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options.
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision.
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of gross pay.
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year.
• Vacation Days: 22 per year (maximum accrual 352 hours).
• Sick Days: 15 per year (unlimited maximum accrual).
• Holiday Days: 10 per year.
• Tuition Benefit:
  Access for employees on all CU campuses.
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate for RTD Bus and light rail service.

For full consideration, submit the following documents:

• Letter of interest describing relevant experiences and interest in the position.
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
• Five professional references with contact information.

Applications are accepted electronically .edu/cu-careers.

Questions: SSPPS Human Resources, sop.hr

This position may seek multiple candidates. Positions will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received, and candidates may…