"Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacokinetics or Toxicology"

Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacokinetics or Toxicology

Company: Hampton University

Job Location: Hampton, Virginia

Category: Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Type: Full-Time

Email: marilyn.saulsbury@hamptonu.edu

About Hampton University

Founded in 1868, Hampton University (HU) is a leading Historically Black University (HBCU) located on the Virginia Peninsula in the City of Hampton. HU is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution. It is located on the east coast of Virginia in the picturesque Hampton Roads area that includes the cities of Hampton, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Newport News.

Description of the School

Hampton University School of Pharmacy invites applications for Assistant or Associate Professor in Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty position in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy. In 2023, Hampton University School of Pharmacy established a new Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program that achieved approval of Pre-Candidate Status from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in January 2024. The School of Pharmacy will matriculate its first cohort of students seeking the new PharmD degree in Fall 2024. The school currently offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, along with minors in Pharmaceutical Science, Environmental Health Science, and Public Health.

Mission of the Hampton University School of Pharmacy

Our mission is to produce a cadre of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists who have a keen awareness and understanding of the health inequities encountered by underserved and vulnerable populations. Our vision is to be a leader in pharmacy education, scientific discovery, and scholarship that prepares graduates to address the healthcare needs of medically underserved and diverse populations.

Job Description

The School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics or Toxicology. The successful applicant should be able to teach Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology, Pharmacometrics, Drug Metabolism, Biostatistics or in one or more of the following fields of Biomedical Sciences (Genetics and/or Pharmacogenomics). The successful candidate is expected to serve on college/ university/ professional committees in compliance with the duties and responsibilities associated with being a Hampton University faculty member. Teaching responsibilities will include providing academic instruction in the topics of Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Clinical Research Methods, or Pharmacogenomics to undergraduate and Doctor of Pharmacy students. Possible assignments include, but are not limited to, coordination and lecturing in Pharmacokinetic, Toxicology, Pharmaceutics, Precision/Personalized Medicine, Biochemistry, Pharmacotherapy or Research Methods lab courses within the Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science Pharmaceutical Sciences curricula.

Job Qualifications

• PhD in Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or related disciplines
• Post-graduate experience (post-doctoral training, advanced training or industry experience) in Pharmacokinetics, Drug Metabolism, Drug Delivery, Toxicology, Clinical Pharmacology or Pharmacogenomics.
• Willingness to work in a diverse academic environment as well as teach and mentor students from diverse backgrounds
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• English proficiency, good communication and well-developed interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of teaching experience at the undergraduate, graduate and/or Doctor of Pharmacy level
• Evidence of scholarly activity and/or extramural supported independent research in Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genomics, Genetics and/or Clinical Trials
• Research interests in Cancer, Neuroscience, Infectious Diseases, Cardio-Pulmonary, Endocrine or Environmental Health-related Disorders Application Process

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled.

Application should include:

• Statement of Interest in the Position (Cover letter)
• Curriculum Vitae with evidence of teaching and scholarly activity
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Teaching innovations
• Statement of Research Interests and Plans
• Official Undergraduate and Graduate Transcript
• Three letters of recommendation (on official letterhead)

Applications may be submitted electronically to marilyn.saulsbury@hamptonu.edu and shanea.brown@hamptonu.edu

Applications may be mailed directly to:

Marilyn D. Saulsbury, B.S.Pharm., Ph.D., R.Ph.

Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Associate Professor of Pharmacology

Biomedical Research Building 2

Hampton University, School of Pharmacy

Hampton, Virginia 23668

757-727-5071 (Main)

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