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Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (Tenure-Track)

 

 

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (Tenure-Track)

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  • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Title: Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (Tenure-Track)

Employee Classification: Professor

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Sub Division-Department: HSC-UNT System College of Pharmacy

Department: HSC-Pharmaceutical Sciences-301400

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of North Texas System College of Pharmacy (UNT-SCP) will contribute to the development of the educational, research, and service programs of the Department. The faculty will report to the Chair of the Department. The faculty of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences will provide expertise toward the basic sciences side of the pharmaceutical sciences such as pharmaceutical discovery, formulation, and delivery.

The Pharmaceutical Sciences Department at the UNT System College of Pharmacy is located at the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) in Fort Worth. Ranked among the top 50 medical schools for seven consecutive years, UNTHSC is a 33-acre graduate school located in the city’s Cultural District with a local economic impact of $500 million annually. The UNT System College of Pharmacy is the first pharmacy school in Texas located on an academic health science center campus.

Position Overview

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the System College of Pharmacy (SCP) of UNT Health Fort Worth is seeking to hire a dynamic, innovative Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure-track) of Pharmaceutical Sciences with a background in Toxicology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, or Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics. The successful applicant will report to the Chair of the Department and will contribute to the development of the educational, research, and service programs of the College of Pharmacy. The successful applicant will provide expertise in teaching the foundational science aspects of the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum in areas such as toxicology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and drug metabolism/pharmacokinetics. The successful applicant will also conduct extramurally funded research and provide instruction and training to students and trainees through teaching in graduate educational programs and mentoring in research. Competitive lab start-up funding is available, and the faculty member will have access to outstanding departmental and institutional core facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

A PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toxicology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, or a related discipline.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Track record of securing extramural funding from agencies such as the NIH or NSF, with experience managing research budgets.
  • High-impact publications in peer-reviewed research journals, demonstrating contributions to advancing therapeutic strategies.
  • Capacity to lead an independent research program while mentoring graduate.
  • Skill in designing courses that integrate research insights, case studies, and clinical applications.
  • Ability to create evaluations that measure theoretical knowledge, experimental skills, and critical thinking.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A track record of scholarly excellence as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and/or funding awards in the field of Toxicology, Pharmacology, or Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics.
  • Teaching experience in a graduate or professional program.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

  • PhD

Job Duties

  • Contribute to a culture of scholarly excellence within the Department through research that ensures that the faculty member remains on the cutting edge of their chosen areas of research and scholarly activity relevant to the future of pharmacy.
  • Implement and improve the Doctor of Pharmacy, the Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development, and the PhD in pharmaceutical sciences curriculums as they relate to the basic pharmaceutical sciences components of professional pharmacy and research education.
  • Contribute to service efforts that enhance the quality of pharmacy and graduate education and research in Texas and nationwide.

Physical Requirements

  • Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

  • No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Please submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, research statement, and teaching statement.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

 

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