Larkin University (LU) College of Pharmacy (COP) seeks an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences. This position provides a unique opportunity to build and shape a graduate program from the ground up, laying the foundation for excellence in education, research, and professional development. The successful candidate will lead the design, implementation, and growth of the program while fostering a collaborative, student-focused environment.

LUCOP’s accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and is an integrated-block, three-year curriculum. LU is a private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) university and consists of the College of Pharmacy, College of Biomedical Sciences, and School of Physician Assistant Studies. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative:

• Design and launch graduate programs in pharmaceutical sciences, ensuring alignment with the college’s mission and strategic goals.
• Lead the development of program curricula, policies, and procedures to meet accreditation standards and industry needs.
• Establish systems for program evaluation, student learning outcomes, and continuous improvement.

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract diverse and high-caliber graduate students.
• Provide academic and professional mentorship to graduate students, fostering their success in research and career advancement.
• Establish mechanisms and opportunities for student research and scholarships.

• Work closely with faculty to develop interdisciplinary research initiatives and innovative teaching strategies.

• Build partnerships with industry, government, and academic institutions to support research, internships, and employment opportunities for graduates.

• Oversee program administration, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and external accreditation requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between the graduate program, the university administration, and external stakeholders.
• Promote the program through strategic partnerships.

Faculty:

• Teach assigned courses in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences in the PharmD and graduate programs;
• 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 including peer-reviewed publications;
• 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 Pharmaceutical Sciences with demonstrated success in research and teaching and the ability to lead a new program. The preferred candidate will be interested in setting up independent laboratory research and seeking external funding at LUCOP. This position is open to all candidates authorized to work in the United States.

 How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a single PDF document, directly via e-mail to the contact below, which includes the following components in this order: 1) a letter of intent outlining experience/interest in leading a new graduate program; 2) current curriculum vitae; 3) teaching philosophy; 4) future research plan; 5) names and contact information for at least five professional references (no references will be contacted without candidate’s prior authorization).  

Subrata Deb, B.Pharm., Ph.D.

Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

College of Pharmacy, Larkin University

18301 N. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33169

E-mail: sdeb@larkin.edu 

The position is available now and will remain open until filled. The application review process will start immediately and interviews for the position are expected to begin as soon as possible. Larkin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information on the University and College of Pharmacy visit our website www.larkin.edu.

About Larkin University College of Pharmacy

LUCOP’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and is an integrated-block, three-year curriculum. LU is a private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) university and consists of the College of Pharmacy, College of Biomedical Sciences, and School of Physician Assistant Studies. More information about LUCOP is available at: https://www.larkin.edu/academics/college-of-pharmacy/

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