Research: Research Assistant Professor

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University, Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, invites applications for a full-time, research-track position at the rank of Research Assistant Professor with an 11-month appointment starting December 1, 2026.

The recruited individual will conduct and guide research translating into clinical practice, teach pharmacology topics to students/residents, and contribute to scholarly activity. Travel between TAMU campuses is expected.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree required and licensed pharmacist in Texas.
• Strong commitment to an academic career in research, teaching, and service.
• Ability to publish, present, and contribute to scholarly activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach topics related to pharmacy law, practice, and health education to students and residents.
• Lead and guide research within the Department of Pharmacy Practice Laboratory.
• Write grant applications and manuscripts, present results at scientific meetings.
• Mentor graduate students and supervise laboratory staff involved in research.

Job description

The Department of Pharmacy Practice of the Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, research-track position (non-tenured) with an 11-month academic appointment beginning December 1, 2026. Applicants will be considered for the faculty title of Research Assistant Professor.

The position requires research, service, and teaching to the Department/College, the profession, and the public. The position provides opportunities for an individual with a strong commitment to an academic career emphasizing innovative research, service, teaching, and scholarly activities. Research activity and teaching activity are required; publication and presentation activity, as well as professional and college services are expected. Academic responsibilities include teaching topics related to pharmacy law, practice, skills classes, and health education to students and residents, as assigned. Traveling between the campuses of the Rangel College of Pharmacy is expected and common.

The recruited individual will be integral in assisting and guiding the research for the Department of Pharmacy Practice Laboratory and undertaking research that translates or impacts clinical pharmacy practice related field. In addition, the selected individuals will be responsible for establishing or overseeing the development of new analytical, molecular biology and related techniques and developing new research areas for extramural funding. The applicants should be well versed in clinical pharmacy, drug development, and in vitro and/or in vivo models and be able to write reports for the assigned projects.

The selected candidate will also engage in writing grant applications, manuscripts for publications, and contributing to ongoing projects. and communicating research results at scientific meetings. Additionally, the selected candidates will assist in teaching and mentoring graduate students and overseeing laboratory staff engaged in research projects.

The candidate must have a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and be licensed as a pharmacist in Texas by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

Informal inquiries are welcome via email to Judith A. Smith, PharmD, Department Head, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Rangel College of Pharmacy, Texas A&M University, email: [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.