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Job Title:
Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Department:
Pharmaceutical Sciences
College/Division:
College Of Pharmacy
Job Details:
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences within the College of Pharmacy at Mercer University, located in Atlanta GA, invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month, tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.
The applicant will need to teach within the Pharm.D. professional program and the graduate (Ph.D., M.S.) program in pharmaceutical sciences.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, with a proven track record and strong potential for maintaining an independent and innovative research program that will be competitive for sustained extramural funding.
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is comprised of twelve faculty members with diverse expertise in pharmaceutics, drug delivery, molecular modeling, neuroscience, pharmacogenomics, as well as neuropharmacology, cardiovascular pharmacology, and molecular pharmacology. Department faculty are broadly funded through a variety of extramural mechanisms, including several currently active federal grants. Departmental faculty mentor approximately 30 Ph.D. and 10 M.S. students in the pharmaceutical sciences graduate program.
The mission of the College of Pharmacy, located on Mercer University’s Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional campus in Atlanta, GA, is to advance health through innovations in teaching, research, patient-centered care, and service. The College of Pharmacy is one of the four academic units within the Mercer University Health Sciences Center. Mercer University is a nationally ranked research university and the oldest private university in the State of Georgia, and the College of Pharmacy is one of the top-ranked private colleges of pharmacy in the Southeast. Mercer University is a diverse and inclusive community, and the College is composed of collegial and collaborative faculty. Atlanta is a cosmopolitan, world-class city with a diverse population, temperate weather, extensive cultural amenities, and a relatively low cost of living.
Application materials should include a 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a detailed description of research interests and experience, and 4) contact information of three references.
Selection of the final candidate is contingent on a successful background check.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Job Family:
Faculty Pharmacy
EEO Statement:
AA/EEO/Veteran/Disability
Mercer University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
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