Full-Time Asst/Assoc/Prof; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacology/Med Chem/Pharmaceutical or Biomedical Sciences)

Description

South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming lives of our customers/students!  At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!”  We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 10,000 students covering 7 campuses and Online learning sites, offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.

In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.  

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the South College School of Pharmacy, Knoxville, Tennessee, invites applications for full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month faculty positions. There are two positions available for immediate appointment. The individuals in these positions will be primarily responsible for teaching PharmD students in our 3-year, accelerated pharmacy program but will also be expected to contribute to new knowledge through scholarship and provide service to the School of Pharmacy, South College, and the greater Knoxville community. Academic rank (Asst./Assoc./Prof.) of the successful candidates will be commensurate with experience.
 

Applicants with areas of expertise/interest within the broad discipline of pharmaceutical sciences are welcome to apply. Areas of priority expertise are (1) pharmacology/medicinal chemistry and associated areas such as ADME and pharmacokinetics and (2) biological/biomedical sciences with a focus on biochemistry and pathophysiology.  Instructional duties include contribution to both required and elective courses delivered to both on ground and online students in our PharmD program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Pharm.D., M.D., or Ph.D. in pharmacology, physiology, toxicology, biochemistry, or related biomedical science field

Experience and Training:

• Strong academic credentials in areas of relevance to pharmacy, such as pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, and physiology/pathophysiology.
• Biomedical/pharmaceutical sciences or pharmacy teaching experience.
• Contribute to new knowledge through scholarship in the individual’s field of study or Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL).

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

Required:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Contribute to the educational and research missions of the department, school, and college
• Record of excellence in teaching in biomedical education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops, coordinates, and teaches content within the School of Pharmacy as appointed by the Department Chair to on ground and remote students
• Develops and offers an elective course or courses that corresponds with expertise area(s) as needed.
• Utilizes ExamSoft® or other software to conduct all School of Pharmacy assessments.
• Provides mentorship and advisement for students in the School of Pharmacy as appointed by the Dean’s Office and Department Chair
• Communicates teaching and scholarship activities through frequent and effective communication with the Department Chair
• Contributes to new knowledge through scholarship
• Integrates and enhances collaborations among the clinical sciences and basic sciences in areas of research, education, and service
• Advances the service missions of the School of Pharmacy and South College
• Acts as a authoritative representative and advocate for the department, the school of pharmacy and the College
• Actively participates in committees within the Department, School of Pharmacy, and University and participates in      professional and governmental organizations as appointed by the Department Chair.
• Operates within South College and School of Pharmacy policies.
• Undertakes other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Deliver excellence in teaching, scholarship and service

Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following documents as ONE single PDF file:

• Cover letter describing your professional goals, relevant academic preparation, and experience
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching/mentoring philosophy (one page)
• Statement of research interests and philosophy (one page)