Pharmacology/Medicinal Chemistry Faculty- Assistant/Associate, College of Pharmacy

Larkin University; Miami (FL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Larkin University’s College of Pharmacy is seeking a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor in Pharmacology/Medicinal Chemistry to contribute to teaching, mentorship, and research within the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The successful candidate will teach didactic and laboratory courses, develop curricula, pursue extramural funding, and participate in accreditation activities while advancing LU COP’s mission and growth in new master’s programs starting Fall 2027.

Formación

• Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, or closely related areas in pharmaceutical sciences.

Responsabilidades

• Teach didactic and laboratory courses in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences.
• Develop and deliver elective courses as needed in the specialty area.
• Develop and sustain a productive research program with opportunities for extramural funding.
• Advise and mentor students and participate in accreditation activities.

Conocimientos

Teaching

Curriculum development

Research

Educación

PhD in Pharmacology or Medicinal Chemistry

Descripción del empleo

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacology/Medicinal Chemistry

Description:

Larkin University (LU) College of Pharmacy (COP) is seeking a full-time faculty for the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The faculty will have responsibilities in different aspects of pharmacy academia, including but not limited to didactic teaching, laboratory teaching, research, student advising, and service to the institution and profession.

LUCOP’s accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and is a three-year curriculum. LUCOP is planning to offer a Master’s program in Pharmaceutical Sciences starting Fall 2027. Larkin University is a private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) university and consists of the College of Pharmacy, College of Biomedical Sciences, School of Physician Assistant Studies, and School of Dental Medicine. More information about LUCOP is available at: https://www.larkin.edu/academics/college-of-pharmacy/

LU maintains advanced and functional research capabilities in different areas of pharmaceutical sciences. Examples of available instrumentation include Agilent triple quadrupole liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), automated flash chromatography system, SpectraMax multi-mode microplate reader platform, Zetasizer (dynamic light scattering), dissolution system, mixer, homogenizer, cell culture facility, real-time PCR, Western blotting, and FluorChem FC3 protein imager.

Major Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Department Chair to ensure that the integrity of the University and the COP are in line with the founding principles, values, mission, and goals;
• Ensure the development, furtherance, and improvement of curriculum and educational assessment tools;
• Be available to teach assigned courses in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences areas at an appointed time;
• Develop and deliver elective courses, as needed, in the specialty area of choice;
• Work with the Department Chair to formulate a strategy to develop and sustain the research program in LU laboratories;
• Seek research independence by submitting grants for extramural funding;
• Maintain a productive output of scholarly contributions, such as peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals;
• Disseminate knowledge by scholarly presentation at appropriate scientific and academic platforms;
• Assist in activities related to accreditation by various national, regional, state, and other accreditation and regulatory agencies;
• Serve on various committees of COP/University;
• Ensure mentoring of students;
• Represent the Department, College, and University to external institutions, organizations, and agencies;
• Ensure compliance with all LU policies and procedures;
• Promote safe working conditions and procedures in the Department;
• Promote collegiality, professional and ethical behaviors;
• Perform other duties as requested by the Department Chair

Job Requirements:

The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, or closely related areas in pharmaceutical sciences. This position is open to all candidates authorized to work in the United States.

Larkin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information on the University and College of Pharmacy, visit our website www.larkin.edu.