Pharmacology Faculty Position

Clinical Sciences California Health Sciences University (chsu); Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas invites applications for a 12-month Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacology within the College of Pharmacy. The successful candidate will develop and deliver the Pharm.D. curriculum while integrating faith with high‑level science.

Candidates should combine technical expertise with teaching excellence, contribute to active learning, supervise lab work, and participate in governance and scholarship through grants and publications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Pharmacology or a closely related field.
• Pharm.D. is desirable but not required.
• Preference for CNS, cardiovascular, and GI pharmacology expertise.
• 2+ years of teaching and prior ACPE faculty experience preferred
• Experience with active learning, flipped classroom, and integrated curricula
• Experience with Canvas and ExamSoft
• Commitment to student outcomes and NAPLEX prep
• Active membership in professional organizations

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver didactic and laboratory courses designed to prepare students for the rigors of professional pharmacy practice
• Partner with other faculty on interdisciplinary teaching and research
• Build collaborative relationships with scientists across academia and the pharmaceutical/biomedical industry
• Train and mentor pharmacy students in research and academic development
• Actively participate in faculty governance and institutional committees
• Advance the college’s scholarship metrics through grant submissions, securing external funding, and producing peer-reviewed abstracts, posters, presentations, and publications

Skills

CNS pharmacology

Cardiovascular pharmacology

Gastrointestinal pharmacology

Academic teaching

Laboratory supervision

SoTL in pharmacology

Education

Ph.D. in Pharmacology

Pharm.D. desirable

Tools

Canvas

ExamSoft

Job description

Harding University invites applications for a 12-month Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacology within the College of Pharmacy. We seek a candidate who is both a technical expert and a motivated educator eager to integrate faith with high-level science. The successful candidate will play a vital role in developing and delivering the Pharm.D. curriculum and training students to serve their communities with clinical excellence and integrity.

Harding University is a private Christian institution affiliated with the Churches of Christ. In alignment with its mission and religious identity, Harding prioritizes hiring active, engaged members of the Churches of Christ who align with Harding University’s Statement of Faith and agree to uphold the University’s spiritual mission by adhering to the beliefs and institutional policies outlined in the Employee Handbook. Certain positions require Church of Christ membership. For all others, if no well-qualified Church of Christ candidates are available, the University may consider others who are aligned with the Statement of Faith and who are active, engaged members in local congregations aligned with the Statement of Faith and the Employee Policies.

Salary and rank are determined based based on credentials and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Ph.D. in Pharmacology or a closely related field
• A professional degree in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is desirable but not required

Professional Experience & Skills:

• Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in central nervous system (neuro), cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal system pharmacology
• Candidates with postdoctoral experience, 2+ years of academic teaching experience, and prior experience as a faculty member within an ACPE-accredited program are strongly preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, 3.5-year Pharm.D. curriculum
• Experience with active learning strategies, "flipped classroom," and integrated curricula where foundational science is applied to clinical cases
• Experience using learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and educational assessment software (e.g., ExamSoft)
• Dedication to student outcomes and NAPLEX preparation
• Proven track record or strong interest in laboratory-based research, student supervision, and the stewardship of analytical instrumentation, or a focus on the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) within the pharmaceutical sciences, and particularly in pharmacology
• Active membership in relevant professional organizations
• Commitment to service through committee work, student mentorship, and laboratory management

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver didactic and laboratory courses designed to prepare students for the rigors of professional pharmacy practice
• Partner with other faculty on interdisciplinary teaching and research
• Build collaborative relationships with scientists across academia and the pharmaceutical/biomedical industry
• Train and mentor pharmacy students in research and academic development
• Actively participate in faculty governance and institutional committees
• Advance the college’s scholarship metrics through grant submissions, securing external funding, and producing peer-reviewed abstracts, posters, presentations, and publications