"Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences"

Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

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 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 Medicinal Chemistry. The successful applicant should have a background in Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Delivery or in one or more related fields of chemistry (Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Natural Products Chemistry). 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 pharmaceutical calculations, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry or drug delivery to undergraduate and Doctor of Pharmacy students. Possible assignments include, but are not limited to, coordination and lecturing in Pharmacology, Drug Design, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacotherapy or Pharmaceutics courses within the Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science Pharmaceutical Sciences curricula.

Job Qualifications

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• PhD in Pharmaceutics, Medicinal or Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related disciplines
• Post-graduate experience (post-doctoral training, advanced training or industry experience) in one of the above-mentioned areas of chemistry, drug design, drug delivery or pharmaceutics.
• 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 drug design, drug delivery, biochemistry, analytical, organic or computational chemistry
• 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. 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). Apply Now