Assistant Professor-Pharmaceutical Sciences

Assistant Professor – Pharmaceutical Sciences

Position Number: 330148

The Duquesne University School of Pharmacy seeks to fill a renewable 12-month non-tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor or instructor level to teach pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences courses. We seek an outstanding teacher who can contribute to the didactic effort in the on-campus and online pathways in the professional pharmacy program (PharmD). The hired individual will be expected to teach multiple topics from the following subjects:

-Medicinal Chemistry

-Pharmacology

-Pathophysiology

-Principles of drug action

Duties and Responsibilities include:

Teaching in the on-campus and online pathways in the professional pharmacy program

 Teaching in at least 3 of the above listed areas

 Develop electives in specific areas of interest.

 Proficiency teaching in a large class setting is expected.

 Participation in School and University service assignments

 Support student success through advising and coaching

Direct undergraduate research

Minimum Requirements:

 PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related discipline, or PharmD with MS and/or postgraduate training

Preferred:

Relevant teaching experience at the college or PharmD level and/or pedagogy training is viewed as an advantage. Preference will be given to applicants who have participated in the development of academic classes and/or curricula.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.  

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume/CV, statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for a minimum of three professional references.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.

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