Research Assistant Professor-Pharm Science PK and Modeling

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Research Assistant Professor-Pharm Science PK and Modeling

Research Assistant Professor-Pharm Science PK and Modeling

JOB SUMMARY: The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Division of Research and Innovation invites applicants for a 12-month research faculty position level (non-tenure track). The position is an external grant-funded position. Outstanding candidates from all areas of Pharmaceutical Sciences will be considered. We especially encourage applications from candidates working in the areas of Pharmaceutics, drug discovery and development, especially Pharmacokinetics (PK)/Pharmacodynamics (PD), and PK/PD modeling.

The new faculty member will be expected to carry out a vigorous, externally funded research program, including research projects for graduate students in the PhD program, advise students, and participate fully in teaching graduate students in the program. This appointment is non-tenure track and is subject to annual review.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in scholarly research and teaching. Responsibilities for this position will include conducting rigorous academic research, teaching graduate-level courses, and contributing to a dynamic faculty team in the expansion of the doctoral program in Pharmaceutical Sciences  work distribution will be approximately 50% research, 40% teaching, and 10% service for the first three years of the appointment.

This is a Grant Funded position.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop and maintain a funded research program in pharmaceutical sciences.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Involve undergraduate and graduate students in research projects.
• Develop curriculum content.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to implement departmental programs.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, public schools, and community.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the department.

1.0

Commensurate with experience.

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution

N/A

Knowledge of:

• Current software used in teaching, research, and presentation.
• Policies, procedure, and practices in workplace and laboratory settings.
• Computational and Statistical Tools such as SAS, Python, R, and Linus.

Skill in:

• Commitment to high quality teaching and scholarly activity.
• Strong intrapersonal, written, and verbal communication.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making.
• Multitasking and time management.
• Successfully teach courses in various mediums (traditional, hybrid, or online).

Ability to:

• Teach effectively to a diverse student body.
• Hold office hours for students to mentor and advice on academic progression.
• Participate in department/school and university activities requiring faculty presence.
• Maintain involvement in appropriate professional organizations.

Demonstrated experience conducting pharmaceutical research.

• Two or more years of postdoctoral research experience.
• A record of impactful pharmaceutical research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in AI and biomedical science research.
• Experience teaching in an active learning environment with innovative teaching strategies.
• Experience writing competitive funding proposals.
• Experience developing and maintaining a funded research program.
• Experience mentoring and advising undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience fostering a sense of belonging for all students, including traditionally underrepresented populations in STEM.
• Experience in recruitment and retention of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Drive to excel in teaching, research, and service.

• Routine office environment,…