"Assistant/Associate Professor"

Assistant/Associate Professor

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn, Alabama

Category: Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: P2174F

Job Description Summary

The Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy invites applications for a full-time 12-month faculty position at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Department of Health Outcomes Research and Policy. Appointment as Associate Professor requires demonstrated sustained extramural grant support, publications, and teaching proficiency consistent with appointment to the associate rank at a research-intensive university.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences (social administrative focus), population health, public health, or health outcomes - with implementation science/community engaged research experience (teaching, research, scholarship) OR a terminal clinical degree (Pharm.D., M.D., DNP, etc.) with at least two years of postdoc training in a research-intensive program focused on implementation science/community engaged research and scholarship.

The primary research goal of the Department is to improve medication-related outcomes through practice and population-based research. Applicants should have expertise in related or complementary disciplines to work collaboratively with other faculty in the Department, with other Departments in the Harrison College of Pharmacy, and across Auburn University. The Harrison College of Pharmacy is focused on advancing patient care through translational research and development of transformative practice models. We are seeking to hire a faculty member with expertise in implementation science and/or community engaged research who will collaborate within the college, across the university, and with partners in the community. Teaching opportunities are available in Undergraduate, Doctor of Pharmacy, and Graduate programs.

Successful candidates are expected to:

• Actively participate in the teaching mission of the Harrison College of Pharmacy at the graduate level (M.S., Ph.D.), professional level (Pharm.D.), and in other academic programs as needed;
• Mentor undergraduate, professional (Pharm.D.) and graduate (M.S., Ph.D.) students;
• Develop and/or maintain an extramurally funded research program from public and/or private sources;
• Be involved in collaborative research programs with faculty across campus;
• Demonstrate a high level of scholarly activity as evidenced by quality publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and active participation in professional societies; and
• Contribute to Department, School, and University service activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences (social administrative focus), population health, public health, or health outcomes - with implementation science/community engaged research experience (teaching, research, scholarship) OR a terminal clinical degree (Pharm.D., M.D., DNP, etc.) with at least two years of postdoc training in a research-intensive program focused on implementation science/community engaged research and scholarship.
• A strong background in implementation science theories, measures, and frameworks.
• Eligibility for a tenure-track faculty appointment at Auburn University at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
• Applicants for the Associate Professor position must demonstrate a robust record of securing external funding and a strong portfolio of teaching excellence within higher education institutions.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position on-site position located at the Harrison College of Pharmacy in Auburn, Alabama.

To assure full consideration, applications must include a current curriculum vita, a cover letter/letter of interest specifically addressing qualifications and experience; full contact information for three (3) professional references, a statement of research and/or goals, and a statement of teaching philosophy.

Successful candidates must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

Interested candidates must apply online at the following link: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/35264

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2025 and continue until a suitable candidate is selected and recommended for appointment. Preferred starting date for this position is January 5, 2025.

Open Date: 08/22/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

References required for this position?: Yes

If yes, minimum number requested: 3

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