Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Location: University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Baltimore MD.
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences with experience commensurate with the rank of Professor Tenured. This is a unique opportunity to provide vision and leadership at a major researchintensive university with faculty who are nationally and internationally recognized for innovative research and teaching in the field of pharmaceutical sciences and its many disciplines.
The Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSC) Department advances basic translational and clinical research across the spectrum of drug discovery and development and we take pride in our collaborative initiatives and programmatic endeavors. The Pharmaceutical Sciences department is comprised of complementary cuttingedge research programs and is home to several centers of excellence: Computer Aided Drug Design Mass Spectrometry Bio and Nanotechnology and Metallotherapeutics. Notably the Center for Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI) and Center for Research on Complex Generics are both FDAfunded. These together with stateoftheart facilities in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) HighThroughput Screening and Applied Pharmaceutics support our vibrant and collaborative interdisciplinary research environment.
The department consists of 28 faculty members ( The department has about 60 PhD students in its Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate program notably leading an NIHfunded IMSD Training Grant and being a member of an NIHfunded Chemistry Biology Interface program (
This position is a fulltime tenured 12month appointment based at the Baltimore Maryland Campus. This position requires scholarly activity teaching service to the school campus and the profession. We are seeking applicants with proven leadership in academia and who will provide inspiration and vision for the Pharmaceutical Sciences Departments activities. Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. and a distinguished record in research and teaching including a wellfunded research program and ability to develop and facilitate programmatic collaborative research and funding across the pharmaceutical biomedical chemical and engineering sciences. The ideal candidate should also have extensive experience in professional and graduate education and in mentoring both junior faculty postdoctoral fellows and students. The Chair will be expected to work with PSC department members in a collaborative inclusive and transparent manner to promote overall interest and development of the department faculty staff postdocs and students as well as work with the Dean and other leadership within the school to fulfill its research education and governance missions.
The University of Maryland Baltimore campus houses schools of Pharmacy Medicine Nursing Social Work Law and Dentistry. Additionally the School of Pharmacy has a satellite campus at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville Maryland. The University of Maryland enjoys an established record of successful collaboration for interprofessional practice and research collaborations with the other professional schools on campus.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
This position is responsible to the Dean of the School of Pharmacy. The position supervises all faculty in the department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
UMB CORE VALUES
Respect & Integrity WellBeing & Sustainability Equity & Justice and Innovation & Discovery
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
We believe every person brings with them unique strengths experiences and perspectives and we value these differences. One of our best opportunities to deliver a workplace that is diverse inclusive and focused on equity is to hire candidates who share these values.
The successful candidate for this position will be able to describe and demonstrate their commitment to diversity equity and inclusiveness as well as how they contribute to a respectful positive workplace.
ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsibilities include providing oversight and support for the departments didactic curriculum and research initiatives. This includes course development mentoring of course coordinators assessment workload assignments and other activities related to the campus and distance academic programs. Research initiatives include provide support and oversight to faculty research engagement and laboratories.
- The candidate will be expected to continue innovative independent externally funded research programs and promote collaborative programmatic funding.
- The instructional responsibilities will be to teach in the graduate and professional program.
consistent with the candidates expertise and schools focus. - Mentorship and training of students and fellows in candidates area of research.
- Develop teaching research and service partnerships with external collaborators.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Oversee faculty staff students and visitors engaged in research. Ensure research objectives of the department school and University are consistent. Confirm commitment to policies and regulations and take appropriate action to ensure Universitys commitment to compliance and maintaining a safe research environment.
- Oversee the faculty in relation to their research activities including collaborative largescale research initiatives.
- Ensure infrastructure personnel and other resources are sufficient to meet departmental research needs and strategic vision.
- Provide leadership and management for all the departments strategic initiatives and
operations. - Recruit hire and retain faculty and staff according to the needs of the department.
- Faculty and staff development within the department
- Overseeing and managing the department budget
- Conduct annual reviews for department faculty and staff.
- The Chair is responsible for managing faculty workloads in an equitable and transparent manner and for reviewing faculty workloads with the Dean.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Chemistry Biochemistry Pharmacology Toxicology Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related Biomedical Sciences discipline.
- Appropriate faculty experience.
- Record of significant collaborative extramural funding
- Experience record of excellence in teaching preferred but not required.
- Criminal and education background check required.
SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL AND PUBLIC
As Chair of the department the individual will have service contributions to the University of Maryland Baltimore the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences programs through serving on appropriate committee.
Participation in appropriate faculty activities (e.g. faculty assembly department meetings and faculty committees) professional organizations and other endeavors is expected.
REQUIRED SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge in Chemistry Biochemistry Pharmacology Toxicology Pharmaceutical Sciences or a
related Biomedical Sciences discipline. - Professional conduct in all dealings with students faculty or administration.
- Leadership Willing and able to lead.
- Communications Knowledge of communication and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform via written oral and visual media.
- Education Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design principles evidence based teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and knowledge of measurement and assessment.
- Initiative Willing and able to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Leadership Willing and able to lead; take charge and offer opinions and direction.
- Learning Strategies Selecting and using instructional methods and procedures appropriate in the discipline family when learning or teaching new things.
- Strong interpersonal abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with students staff faculty.
- Monitoring Monitoring/assessing curricula to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Stress Tolerance Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates must apply online through the UMB Online Recruitment System and submit an initial application that includes the following for consideration (Reference Position Number):
- Curriculum Vitae CV (signed and dated)
- Letter of intent
- Two statement letters: statement of research and statement of leadership philosophy consistent with the Core Values ( of the University Maryland Baltimore.
- A list of three professional references including contact information. Shortlisted candidates must submit three letters of recommendation from reviewers external to the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.
The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is filled. Formal review of applications will begin in the Fall of 2024. In addition to applying online interested candidates may email application materials to:
Jeremy Doggett
Deans Office Operations Specialist
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
20 N. Pine St Room N309
Baltimore Maryland 21201
Phone: (410)
Questions regarding this search should be directed to Dr. Andrew Coop Ph.D. (search committee chair at ).
Salary Range: Base Salary and Administrative Supplement $150000 $250000 (commensurate with qualifications and experience for a Full Professor). In addition to Institutional Base Salary the position will have the ability to earn potential incentive compensation up to 22% of annual institutional base salary payable biannually.
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness work/life balance and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year paid holidays personal leave unlimited accrual of sick time and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.
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Employment Type
Full Time
