Associate Division Chief, Clinical Pharmacology / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

About the role

The University of Utah is seeking an exceptional mid- to senior-career clinical pharmacologist to join our faculty and serve in a leadership capacity within the Division of Clinical Pharmacology in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine. Individuals engaged in all types of clinical and translational pharmacology research are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic and academic leadership within the Division of Clinical Pharmacology
• Play a central role in mentoring junior faculty and clinical pharmacology fellows in our ABCP-accredited fellowship program
• Collaborate with other faculty and share the University and School of Medicine's values
• Engage in academic work including education, administration, and/or advocacy

Requirements

• An established, independently funded research program (NIH R-level or equivalent)
• Exceptional experience or training in Clinical Pharmacology
• A strong program of innovative research and scholarship, with an outstanding publication record and established track record of independent, extramurally funded research at the NIH R-level (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated success in mentoring clinical pharmacology fellows, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and/or junior faculty
• Well-developed communication, administrative, and collaborative skills

Qualifications

• A PharmD, PharmD/PhD, PhD, MD/DO degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline
• Exceptional experience or training in Clinical Pharmacology
• A strong program of innovative research and scholarship, with an outstanding publication record and established track record of independent, extramurally funded research at the NIH R-level (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated success in mentoring clinical pharmacology fellows, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and/or junior faculty
• Well-developed communication, administrative, and collaborative skills

Skills

Candidates should demonstrate leadership within academic clinical pharmacology; documented success in mentoring clinical pharmacology fellows, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and/or junior faculty; and well-developed communication, administrative, and collaborative skills.

Benefits

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah is ranked 14th in the nation in extramural NIH funding. The University of Utah offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including a variety of medical and dental plans from which to choose, paid time off, and non-contributory retirement contributions equal to 20.2% of annual earnings.

Pay

The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators.

Schedule

The University of Utah is located along the beautiful Wasatch Front with immediate access to skiing, hiking, biking, paddling, climbing, and fishing. As a state Utah has 3.5 distinct geographic regions, five national parks, 45 state parks, 5 national historic sites & trails, and a dozen national monuments & recreation areas, all within an easy drive from the University (https://www.utah.com/).

Contact Information

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/197044. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Kevin Watt, MD, PhD, Division Chief of Clinical Pharmacology, at kevin.watt@hsc.utah.edu.