Associate Professor
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Medical Education, Academic, Health Science
Associate Professor of Pharmacology
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences invites applications for a full-time, 12-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor of Pharmacology. We are seeking a visionary, collaborative investigator to expand our research faculty and contribute to our educational mission. The successful candidate will maintain an internationally recognized, competitively funded research program that complements existing strengths within the department and collaborate across the university.
We are particularly interested in outstanding applicants with active, well-funded pharmacology programs and interest in Neuroscience, Cancer, Infectious Disease, Immunology and Genetics, with an interest in translational research and experimental therapeutics involving animals or other in vivo models. An appropriate startup package and other laboratory support will be provided. The faculty effort distribution is approximately:
- Research / Scholarship: 70%
- Teaching: 25%
- Service: 5%
Priority areas:
- Neuroscience: Including neurodegenerative diseases, neuropharmacology, neuroprotection, or targeted therapeutic delivery to the central nervous system (CNS).
- Oncology (Cancer): Focused on biological target identification, drug mechanisms of action, mechanisms of therapeutic resistance, or innovative modalities such as targeted protein degradation.
- Infectious Disease: Investigating novel antimicrobial, antiviral, or antiparasitic strategies, host-pathogen interactions, or therapeutic approaches to combat resistance.
- Immunology: Cardio-metabolic diseases, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases
- Genetics & Functional Genomics: Utilizing genetic screening, gene regulation pathways, or precision medicine approaches to identify and validate novel pharmacological targets.
Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 8% employer contribution once eligible. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. This position is eligible for 24 days of vacation/ personal leave, 15 sick days, and 9 paid holidays, paid winter break, plus two floating holidays.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a single PDF containing:
Final date to receive applications:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit all materials by October 15, 2026.
Employment Inquiries:
Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Mohd Shahid, Chair of the Faculty Search Committee (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA.
Today, the university's 6 colleges continue Dr Franklin's legacy through rigorous academics, pioneering research, and innovative community service. Our unique interprofessional education model allows students to learn from and with each other in a variety of settings, including our simulation labs, the student-led Interprofessional Community Clinic, and through partnerships with area hospitals and clinics. RFU is a national leader in interprofessional research and practices, and is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience,…
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