Associate Professor of Pharmacology
Job Location:
North Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Compensation: $120000 - $128000 depending on experience and qualification
Position Summary
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences invites applications for a full-time 12-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor of Pharmacology. We are seeking a visionary collaborative investigator to expand our research faculty and contribute to our educational mission. The successful candidate will maintain an internationally recognized competitively funded research program that complements existing strengths within the department and collaborate across the university. We are particularly interested in outstanding applicants with active well-funded pharmacology programs and interest in Neuroscience Cancer Infectious Disease Immunology and Genetics with an interest in translational research and experimental therapeutics involving animals or other in vivo models. An appropriate startup package and other laboratory support will be provided. The faculty effort distribution is approximately:
- Research / Scholarship: 70%
- Teaching: 25%
- Service: 5%
Priority areas:
- Neuroscience: Including neurodegenerative diseases neuropharmacology neuroprotection or targeted therapeutic delivery to the central nervous system (CNS).
- Oncology (Cancer): Focused on biological target identification drug mechanisms of action mechanisms of therapeutic resistance or innovative modalities such as targeted protein degradation.
- Infectious Disease: Investigating novel antimicrobial antiviral or antiparasitic strategies host-pathogen interactions or therapeutic approaches to combat resistance.
- Immunology: Cardio-metabolic diseases autoimmune diseases inflammatory diseases
- Genetics & Functional Genomics: Utilizing genetic screening gene regulation pathways or precision medicine approaches to identify and validate novel pharmacological targets.
Our generous benefits package includes medical dental and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 8% employer contribution once eligible. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. This position is eligible for 24 days of vacation/ personal leave 15 sick days and 9 paid holidays paid winter break plus two floating holidays.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a single PDF containing:
- A cover letter summarizing qualifications and translational research interests addressing Mohd Shahid PhD the chair of the search committee.
- A current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A detailed statement of research accomplishments active funding and future goals-explicitly highlighting in vivo therapeutic approaches (35 pages).
- A statement of teaching philosophy and commitment to mentorship (12 pages).
- Contact information for three professional references.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration please submit all materials by October 15 2026.
Employment Inquiries: Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Mohd Shahid Chair of the Faculty Search Committee at
Who We Are
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA.
Today the universitys 6 colleges continue Dr Franklins legacy through rigorous academics pioneering research and innovative community service. Our unique interprofessional education model allows students to learn from and with each other in a variety of settings including our simulation labs the student-led Interprofessional Community Clinic and through partnerships with area hospitals and clinics. RFU is a national leader in interprofessional research and practices and is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience brain-related diseases inherited disorders proteomics cancer cell biology and immunology and gait and balance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Research Excellence: The successful candidate will be expected to sustain and expand a robust high impact externally funded research program utilizing rigorous in vivo disease models to advance experimental therapeutics.
- Educational Leadership: Deliver high-quality instruction in pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences within our professional (PharmD) and graduate (Ph.D./M.S.) programs in the College of Pharmacy and School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
- Mentorship: Supervise and mentor graduate (Ph.D./M.S.) and professional (PharmD) students postdoctoral fellows and undergraduate researchers fostering an inclusive supportive and safety-conscious laboratory environment.
- Service: Actively participate in departmental institutional and professional service committees.
All full-time faculty members employed by RFUMS are expected to engage in activities that are considered core to their primary role as a faculty member. These activities may include teaching scholarly activity and service.
Teaching responsibilities vary and may include:
- Direct instruction
- Curriculum management
- Assessment
- Advising and mentoring for students
Scholarly activities vary and may include:
- Original scholarship
- Grant procurement
- Research mentoring
Service activities vary and may include internal and external contributions through:
- Committees
- Contributions to the profession
- Recruitment
- Direct patient care
Scholarly activities and/or clinical activities are negotiated and determined at the department level and are primarily based upon the faculty track.
Conditions of Employment
- Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check
Required Education & Experience
- A PharmD MD or PhD (or equivalent terminal degree) in Pharmacology Pharmaceutical Sciences Neuroscience Molecular Biology Physiology Cell Biology Immunology or a closely related biological discipline.
- A documented record of sustained external research funding as a Principal Investigator (PI).
- Extensive demonstrated expertise in translational research utilizing animal models or relevant in vivo systems.
- An established reputation for research excellence evidenced by a strong publication record in top-tier peer-reviewed journals.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and collaborative and interdisciplinary skills.
Preferred Qualifications
We highly value candidates whose research integrates cutting-edge molecular tools with rigorous preclinical therapeutic evaluation in one or more of the following domains:
- Advanced In Vivo Modeling: Extensive hands-on expertise establishing and utilizing complex animal models (e.g. transgenic conditional knockout patient-derived xenograft (PDX) orthotopic or humanized mouse models) to evaluate therapeutic efficacy toxicity and mechanism of action.
- Translational Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics (PK/PD): Demonstrated capability in correlating systemic or tissue-specific drug exposure with therapeutic biomarkers including tracking physiological barrier penetration (e.g. Blood-Brain Barrier tracking for neuroscience applications).
- Functional Genomics & Target Validation: Proficiency in translating genetic or multi-omic data (genomics transcriptomics proteomics) into actionable pharmacological targets using in vivo functional genomic screens or precision medicine frameworks.
- Innovative Therapeutic Modalities: Applied research in advanced chemical biology or genetic platforms to modulate disease pathways such as targeted protein degradation (molecular glues/PROTACs) cell-penetrating biologics or nucleic acid-based therapeutics (siRNA mRNA CRISPR).
- Excellence in Teaching: Demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching and mentoring at the professional or graduate level.
Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions
- Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
EOE Including Disability / Vets
Required Experience:
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