AssistantAssociateFull Professor of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences – Promotion Path

The Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy at High Point University invites applications for a full-time 12-month promotion path (non-tenure track) faculty position. The individual in this position will be primarily responsible for teaching PharmD students but will also be expected to contribute to new knowledge through scholarship and provide service to the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy the University and the greater High Point community. The estimated distribution of effort for this individual at program maturity (i.e. when a full faculty cohort is hired) will be 60-80% teaching 10-30% service and 10-15% scholarship. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

Applicants with areas of expertise/interest within the broad discipline of pharmaceutical sciences are welcome to apply. Candidates with experience in drug development areas such as Medicinal Chemistry Pharmacology Physiology pharmaceutics manufacturing compounding or pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics are particularly encouraged to apply. Instructional duties may include both lecture and laboratory settings.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following documents as a single PDF file:

Cover letter describing your professional goals relevant academic preparation and experience
Current curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching/mentoring philosophy (one page)
Statement of scholarship interests and philosophy (one page)
Contact information for two professional references

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Pharm.D. M.D. or Ph.D. in pharmaceutics pharmacology physiology toxicology medicinal chemistry biochemistry or related biomedical science field is required

Experience and Training:

• Postdoctoral experience and strong academic credentials in areas of relevance to pharmacy such as pharmaceutics pharmacology biochemistry or related biomedical science field is strongly preferred.
• Medical or pharmacy academic teaching experience is strongly preferred and priority will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience in one of these settings.

Knowledge Skills Ability:

• Strong verbal and writtencommunication skills are required
• Ability to multi-task and workcooperatively with others is required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop coordinate and teach content within the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy integrated curriculum as appointed by the Department Chair.
• Develop and offer an elective course that corresponds with expertise area(s) as needed.
• Utilize ExamSoft or other software to conduct all School of Pharmacy assessments.
• Provide mentorship and advisement for students in the School of Pharmacy as appointed by the Deans Office and Department Chair.
• Communicate teaching and scholarship activities through frequent and effective communication with the Department Chair.
• Contribute to new knowledge through scholarship in the individuals field of study or Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL).
• Integrate and enhance collaborations among the clinical sciences and basic sciences in areas of scholarship education and service.
• Advance the service missions of the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy and High Point University to meet community needs. Act as a representative and advocate for the department the school of pharmacy and the University.
• Actively participate in admissions interviews and committees within the Department School of Pharmacy and University.
• Participate in professional and governmental organizations as approved by the Department Chair.
• Abide by University and School of Pharmacy policies.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chair of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Excellence in teaching scholarship and service

For more information regarding this position please contact Dr. Samson Amos Chair Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences at .