Chair and Professor or Associate Professor, Department of BioMolecular Sciences

About the role

The Department of BioMolecular Sciences in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi (https://olemiss.edu/bms/) is inviting applications for Department Chair, with the position available immediately upon hire. This full-time, 12-month, tenured/tenure-eligible position will be filled at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Job Description

The Chair of the Department is responsible for the leadership and administration of departmental efforts in teaching, research and service; support of the professional development of departmental faculty and staff; overseeing the development and delivery of curriculum in undergraduate, graduate and professional programs; and recruitment and retention of departmental students, staff and faculty.

Job Responsibilities (examples Of Work Performed And Essential Functions)

• Proven administrative skills, including budgeting and fiscal management, personnel management (preferably in an academic setting), and a commitment to excellence in graduate biomedical education and excellence in pharmacy education.
• A commitment to the recruitment, professional development and retention of faculty, staff and students.
• Carry out duties consistent with their faculty title in teaching and research.

Minimum Qualifications (education And Experience)

• Nationally-recognized research program, as evidenced by a distinguished publication record and recurrent as well as current success in securing competitive extramural funding.
• Teaching, leadership and management experience within an academic setting.
• PhD in a closely related field to one of the four divisions in the Department of BioMolecular Sciences (Environmental Toxicology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, and Pharmacology).
• Track record and experience commensurate with appointment as Associate or Full Professor within the School of Pharmacy.

Application Procedures

• Applications must be submitted through the University of Mississippi’s employment site at https://olemiss.edu/hr/um-careers/.
• Applications must include: 1) a cover letter (including a description of qualifications, administrative philosophy and vision); 2) a current curriculum vita; 3) a statement of prior administrative, management and leadership experience (up to 2 pages); 4) a statement of teaching interests (1 page); 5) a statement of research vision (up to 2 pages); and 6) contact information for three references capable of evaluating the candidate’s potential ability to successfully perform in the position of department chair.

About The University Of MS & Oxford, MS

The University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Founded in 1848, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. UM is consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For” and is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 28,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. UM has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees and has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns. Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!