Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Department of Drug Discovery and Development

Overview

Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy (HCOP) is accepting applications for a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Department of Drug Discovery and Development (DDD). Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing and sustaining an independent, externally funded research program.
• Publishing high-quality scholarship in peer-reviewed journals.
• Teaching in the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Drug and Biopharmaceutical Sciences program, the professional Doctor of Pharmacy program, and graduate MS/PhD programs.
• Mentoring undergraduate, professional, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees.
• Collaborating with faculty and partners across Auburn University and affiliated institutions.
• Participating in departmental, college, university, and professional service activities.
• Contributing to the College’s Areas of Distinction and broader research mission.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, medicinal chemistry, or translational biomedical sciences, or related fields at the time employment begins.
• Demonstrated research abilities and a strong record or clear potential for establishing and maintaining a competitive extramurally funded research program.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• An outstanding scientific background.
• An established and ongoing record of obtaining extramural funding.
• Postdoctoral training, demonstrated research abilities, and superior creative problem-solving skills with a strong desire and track record for establishing and maintaining a competitive extramurally funded research program.