"Assistant or Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Tenure Track, June 2026"

Job Details

Description

The Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP), the first ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy in Orange County, California, seeks an excellent candidate to contribute to the research and teaching missions of the School of Pharmacy. The anticipated start date is June 2026.

This is a full-time, calendar-year, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The faculty of the department teach various areas of biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences to PharmD and graduate (MS and PhD) students and are actively engaged in impactful, extramurally-supported research. We are interested in candidates who have already developed or have demonstrated a potential for development of a strong extramurally-funded research program in the areas that are complementary to those of the current faculty, including cardiovascular/renal pharmacology, pulmonology, oncology, neuroscience, inflammatory diseases, or a related field. Candidates with expertise and experience in teaching in pathophysiology and pharmacology are especially encouraged to apply.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most vibrant regions. The university achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked as 110th among Best National Universities by the 2026 edition of US News and World Report. Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including the Chapman University School of Pharmacy. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty.

CUSP offers PharmD and MS/PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences programs that address the challenges of tomorrow in the field of pharmacy and drug discovery and development. Located on the Chapman University Rinker Health Science Campus in the beautiful Orange County, California, the School is rapidly growing in all areas of basic and translational research, innovative teaching, and practice, with excellent state-of-the-art facilities. The facilities consist of modern classrooms and state-of-the-art research laboratories, core facilities, and equipment. Additionally, the Health Science Campus is strategically located near a number of biopharmaceutical, diagnostics, and medical devices companies. More information about CUSP is available at www.chapman.edu/pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Establish (Assistant rank) or maintain (Associate rank) a strong, extramurally-funded research program.
• Mentor graduate, PharmD, and undergraduate students in their research.
• Teach in an accelerated, year-round PharmD program and/or in MS/PhD graduate programs.
• Participate in the service activities of the Department, School, and University.

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related disciplines from an accredited institution.
• At least two years of post-doctoral experience.
• A strong record of peer-reviewed research publications.
• Evidence of grantsmanship such as grant writing training and/or drafts of research proposals (for the rank of Assistant Professor)
• Active transferrable research funding (for the rank of Associate Professor only)
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Evidence of successful mentorship of undergraduate, professional, or graduate students
• Teaching experience in pathophysiology and pharmacology in a US university

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to electronically submit:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching philosophy
• A list of three references, including their contact information.

For inquiries about this position, please contact Dr. Surya Nauli at nauli@chapman.edu. Please use “BPS Faculty Position” as the email subject line.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The salary range for this position is $150K - $190K and will be commensurate with qualifications and rank. Chapman University offers a relocation expense reimbursement package. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate. This position is contingent upon final budget approval.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.