Job Title
Assistant Professor
Requisition Number
FE03465
Working Title
Assistant Professor
Department Name
7H700:Dept of Pharmacology & Nutritional Scien
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track
Required Education
PhD (preferably in Pharmacology) or a PharmD
Required Related Experience
Zero
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Job Summary
The Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences invites applications for a 12-month, full-time, tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Special Title Series. Responsibilities include teaching pharmacology to medical, dental and/or graduate PhD Students. Teaching in our undergraduate minor in pharmacology, which has grown significantly since inception, is also an expectation. Candidates may also be expected to serve as course directors, to develop new course content or offerings and to assist with recruitment and participate in student mentoring. In addition to teaching, scholarship in biomedical research and/or biomedical education is a requirement for all tenure-eligible faculty as is service.
Please include a current CV and cover letter when submitting your application.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Candidates must possess a PhD (preferably in Pharmacology) or a PharmD. Experience teaching at the university level is preferred as is experience conducting translational research with evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
PhD in Pharmacology
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
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