Professor - Pharmacology

Rathinam College of Pharmacy; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rathinam Global Deemed to be University invites applications for a senior faculty position in Pharmacology. The candidate will lead teaching for B.Pharm/M.Pharm programs, supervise research, and contribute to PCI-compliant curriculum development.

The ideal candidate has extensive PCI-aligned academic leadership experience, a strong publication record, and a proven ability to mentor postgraduate students and coordinate departmental activities within a modern campus setting in Coimbatore.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in a PCI-approved/recognized Pharmacy College or equivalent research experience, with at least 5 years as an Associate Professor.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate Pharmacy students will be preferred.
• Candidates with experience in academic administration, curriculum development, research supervision, and departmental coordination will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Pharmacology for B.Pharm/M.Pharm programs.
• Develop and deliver lectures, practical sessions, tutorials, seminars, and academic activities.
• Prepare course plans, teaching materials, question papers, assignments, and other academic resources.
• Ensure effective implementation of the prescribed PCI/university curriculum.
• Mentor and guide students in academic and professional development.
• Lead and promote research activities in Pharmacology and related pharmaceutical sciences.
• Guide postgraduate students and research scholars, as applicable.
• Publish research findings in reputed peer-reviewed journals.
• Encourage faculty and students to participate in conferences, seminars, workshops, and research projects.
• Develop research collaborations and pursue research funding opportunities.
• Provide academic leadership to the Department of Pharmacology.
• Coordinate departmental teaching, laboratory, research, and academic activities.
• Mentor junior faculty members and support faculty development.
• Participate in academic planning, curriculum development, examinations, and institutional committees.
• Maintain academic records and documentation required for university and PCI inspections.
• Ensure proper functioning and academic utilization of Pharmacology laboratories.
• Ensure compliance with PCI, university, and institutional academic requirements.
• Support preparation of documents and records for PCI/university inspections and accreditation processes.
• Promote safe and ethical practices in teaching and research.

Skills

Pharmacology expertise

Teaching excellence

Leadership

Research mentoring

Academic administration

PCI knowledge

Education

B.Pharm (First Class)

M.Pharm in Pharmacology

Ph.D. in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Rathinam Global Deemed to be University , a premier institution is best known for its quality of education, excels in education owing to modern infra, state-of-the-art facilities, cutting edge technology and practices in teaching and learning. The Rathinam Global Deemed to be University provides primary education to higher studies within a premises and offers various traditional and modern courses to the aspirants who come across the globe.

The campus spreads over 70 acres with lush green and natural atmosphere, situated in south Coimbatore, near NH 209. Bestowed with modern facilities, students are given great care in all required benchmark, teaching and learning is felicitated with well qualified and potential faculty fraternity.
Leading IT and MNC companies housed within the campus that gives greater opportunities for placements. Notwithstanding, every day the campus gets access to more than 20K people on various grounds and financially suffice who are in need by different grants.

To revolutionize the present education pattern, Rathinam Global Deemed to be University steadily moves ahead of adopting tech tools and aids in education and exclusively trains the young minds to face the paradigm challenges and competitions, become more valuable to prospective employers, and give an opportunity to realize full potential of the students.

Rathinam Global Deemed to be University strongly believes in creating offing leaders by providing variety of skills to its students pertinent to global requirements.

Job Description

Experience – As per PCI Norms

Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in a PCI-approved/recognized Pharmacy College, or equivalent research experience, with at least 5 years as an Associate Professor in a PCI-approved/recognized Pharmacy College.

Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate Pharmacy students will be preferred.

Candidates with experience in academic administration, curriculum development, research supervision, and departmental coordination will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Academic & Teaching

Teach Pharmacology subjects for B.Pharm/M.Pharm/other approved pharmacy programmes.

Develop and deliver lectures, practical sessions, tutorials, seminars, and academic activities.

Prepare course plans, teaching materials, question papers, assignments, and other academic resources.

Ensure effective implementation of the prescribed PCI/university curriculum.

Mentor and guide students in academic and professional development.

Research & Development

Lead and promote research activities in Pharmacology and related pharmaceutical sciences.

Guide postgraduate students and research scholars, as applicable.

Publish research findings in reputed peer-reviewed journals.

Encourage faculty and students to participate in conferences, seminars, workshops, and research projects.

Develop research collaborations and pursue research funding opportunities.

Provide academic leadership to the Department of Pharmacology.

Coordinate departmental teaching, laboratory, research, and academic activities.

Mentor junior faculty members and support faculty development.

Participate in academic planning, curriculum development, examinations, and institutional committees.

Maintain academic records and documentation required for university and PCI inspections.

Laboratory & Compliance

Ensure proper functioning and academic utilization of Pharmacology laboratories.

Ensure compliance with PCI, university, and institutional academic requirements.

Support preparation of documents and records for PCI/university inspections and accreditation processes.

Promote safe and ethical practices in teaching and research.

Desired Skills & Competencies

Strong subject knowledge in Pharmacology.

Excellent teaching, presentation, and communication skills.

Strong research and academic writing capabilities.

Leadership and departmental management skills.

Student mentoring and faculty-development capabilities.

Knowledge of PCI and university academic requirements.

Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and institutional management.

Preferred Profile

Strong academic and research track record.

Publications in reputed peer-reviewed/indexed journals.

Experience in postgraduate teaching and research supervision.

Experience in academic administration or as HOD/academic coordinator will be an advantage.

Participation in conferences, workshops, FDPs, seminars, and professional activities will be preferred.

Qualifications

First Class B.Pharm from a PCI-recognized institution.

M.Pharm in Pharmacology or an appropriate specialization in Pharmacy from a PCI-recognized institution.

Ph.D. in Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Sciences or an appropriate Pharmacy subject, recognized by PCI.

Candidates must meet the applicable qualification and recognition requirements prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).

The candidate should be registered with the State Pharmacy Council, wherever applicable under PCI requirements.