Assistant​/Associate Professor

Faculty Level Position

The faculty level position is a 12-month position within Pharmaceutical Sciences on the UAMS main campus in Little Rock. Non-modified faculty member appointments participate in the three mission areas of teaching, service, and research and are expected to be good academic citizens. The faculty member will develop an independent research program in an area of biomedical or pharmaceutical sciences that is in line with or complements current research laboratories in the department and UAMS.

While the primary focus of this position is research and scholarship, commitment to education activities and service to the College, University, and profession are also expected. The successful candidate will provide functions in teaching, research/scholarly activities, professional development, academic citizenship, and administrative academic service. Candidates with research programs in the area of cancer, therapeutics, neuroscience, cardiovascular, radiation biology, and pharmacology are encouraged to apply.

Other research and/or institutional opportunities may be available depending on the candidate's experience and interests. The faculty appointment will be in the Department of the College of Pharmacy. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

PhD, PharmD, or terminal degree in an appropriate field required.

Responsibilities:

• Provides functions in teaching, research/scholarly activities, professional development, academic citizenship, and administrative academic service.

This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025. Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant's background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information.

Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity:
Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Salary is commensurate with Education and Experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae

Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact ask recruitment for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Benefits Eligible:
Yes