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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailThe University of Nevada Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
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Job Description
The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. We are seeking candidates with an established NIH-funded research program in basic cardiovascular science. Experience in translational research is highly desirable.
The successful candidate will be expected to assume a leadership role within the NIH-funded Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Molecular and Cellular Signal Transduction in the Cardiovascular Systema Phase II COBRE based in the Department of Pharmacology. This highly collaborative center includes researchers across multiple departments within UNR and UNR Med and the position offers a strong opportunity to contribute to a vibrant research environment.
Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of scholarly publications lab leadership and mentoring. A commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and academic teaching is essential.
UNR Med is home to a dynamic community of faculty engaged in cutting-edge research training and education. In addition to cardiovascular science institutional research strengths include smooth muscle biology neurobiology and muscular dystrophies. Faculty benefit from access to advanced core facilities including high-resolution imaging single-cell analytics proteomics genomics bioinformatics and transgenic animal phenotyping. The department is ranked 18th nationally in NIH funding among Pharmacology departments.
The position includes a competitive salary and start-up package.
Qualifications:
Compensation Grade
Associate Professor - III
Professor - IV
To view the salary schedule for this position please visit:Salary Schedules and select School of Medicine - Medical Academic Associate Professor reading along the Basic Science line. Professor salary can be found on subsequent drop down menu. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Total Compensation
The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary moving allowance (if applicable) a generous retirement plan health insurance options that include dental and vision life insurance long-term disability annual and sick leave along with many other benefits. Additionally there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information please visit: of Working at UNR
Remarkable Retirement!
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan you are 100% vested your first back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual A or B contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employees spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program
College and Department Information
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Department Contacts
Jenny Trinh
Search Coordinator
YesFull-Time Equivalent
100.0%Required Attachment(s)
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Teaching and Research Statement of Interests
4. References Please include the names of three references along with their e-mail addresses and phone numbers in your application.
5. One-page inclusivity statement: Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying. Please also highlight contributions you have made to this goal in your previous role(s).
University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)
For over 50 years the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to A Healthy Nevada nation and world. Community-based and research-intensive UNR Med is committed to our mission. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength we innovate and improve we serve with integrity and we success with trust and respect.
The University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine seeks applications from candidates with all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.
Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction. The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care health services and training physicians in Reno Nevada and in the states rural communities. We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists and Physician Assistants. We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students patients and researchers. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees patients and students.
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
08/30/2026Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
Required Experience:
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