Assistant/Associate Professor

Oklahoma State University; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OSU-Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, OK invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor position in Pharmacology and Physiology. The role includes research, teaching medical and graduate courses, and service/outreach, with competitive start-up funding.

Reporting to the Department Chair, this position aims to advance translational neuroscience and interdisciplinary collaboration. Applicants should hold a Ph.D./Ed.D.

Qualifications

• Translational neuroscience and neuropharmacology expertise with a focus on improving human health.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and program development is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with faculty, students, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in pharmacology/neuroscience with translational aims.
• Teach medical and graduate courses and supervise students.
• Engage in service, outreach, and start-up funding activities.

Skills

Translational neuroscience

Neuropharmacology

Neural basis of substance abuse

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Ph.D./Ed.D.

Job description

Campus

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jamie Childers, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Typically Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$Salary

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A cover letter and current CV are required

About this Position

Tenure-track, Full-Time Faculty Position at OSU-CHS, Tulsa, OK.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join an integrated, innovative, learner-centered academic program. Duties of an assistant professor include research, teaching (medical and graduate courses), and service/outreach. Competitive start-up funding is available.

Reporting Responsibility: Reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Pharmacology
and Physiology for Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure (RPT).

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D./Ed.D.
  • Ph.D. in neuroscience, pharmacology or a related discipline is required
  • Postdoctoral experience in the relevant discipline is also required

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Real-world therapeutic impact, whether through pre-clinical models and pharmacology, studies of human tissues and biomarkers, or direct investigation in human participants.
• The successful candidate will be well suited to build their program utilizing the new OSU-CHS vivarium, OSU Biomedical Imaging Center (e.g., fMRI, TMS, fNIRS, EEG), and future OSU Bioincubator and Clinical Research Hub, leveraging CHS’ infrastructure to accelerate the translation of basic findings into candidate interventions.
• Scientists whose work intersects with OSU-CHS strategic priorities in childhood adversity, addiction and motivated behaviors, and the development of novel therapeutics, and who are eager to grow collaborations across preclinical and clinical domains.
• Candidates at all career stages are encouraged to apply, and we especially welcome those whose research vision emphasizes interdisciplinary partnership and a clear path toward improving human health.
• Translational neuroscience, neuropharmacology, neural basis of substance abuse, neuroinflammation, or neurotoxicology.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are preferred to facilitate
  interactions with faculty, students, and administration.
• Ability to perform in a collegial and professional manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• History of securing extramural funding preferred.