Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure Track, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences invites applications from dynamic scholars committed to excellence in teaching and innovative research to join our faculty. The position has a required teaching contribution in the areas of pharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics in the professional pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy) program, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences Graduate Program and/or Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program. Coordinating one or more courses in team-taught curriculum is required. The successful candidate will establish a robust, externally-funded research program that advances departmental goals while mentoring undergraduate, professional, and graduate students in laboratory and classroom settings. Academic advising for bachelor of pharmaceutical sciences, professional pharmacy or pre-pharmacy students is required. Serving on committees at departmental, school, and university level is expected. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work collegially.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. degree in pharmaceutics or related fields is required. The successful individual is expected to establish an active research program and obtain external funding. Our thriving research environment offers abundant opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within the university and with nearby research institutions and biotechnology companies throughout California's innovative ecosystem. Interdisciplinary research is highly desirable in the graduate program and the candidate is expected to participate in existing and/or new research collaborations.

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes through effective collaboration. Active participation in the preparation of scientific abstracts, manuscripts and/or developing external grant applications. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and evidence of strong productivity.

Postdoctoral research or industry experience is also desirable. Although research focus is not specified and open to any related fields, applicants with research/teaching expertise in the areas of drug delivery or kinetics of proteins, vaccines, immune therapies, cell therapeutics or related fields are desirable.

Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. All applications and supporting documents are welcomed. The University offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation package including tuition remission.

Special Instructions:
Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy
• Research Theme(s)

Your research plan should be submitted with the required documents as optional documents or combined with the teaching philosophy.

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/30473

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.






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