Faculty - Pharmacology

About the Role

Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking candidates for a full-time Pharmacology faculty position in the Department of Basic Sciences. This is a 12-month appointment with primary teaching responsibilities in Pharmacology and opportunities to conduct original research and scholarly activities. Rank will be determined at the time of appointment based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education.

Responsibilities

Pharmacology faculty are part of the Department of Basic Sciences in the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) and report directly to the Chair of Basic Sciences and the Dean of the COM. The Department of Basic Sciences supports multiple programs at the University in both the COM and the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS).

• Deliver lectures in Pharmacology courses for DO, PA, and MHS Program students.
• Participate in and/or facilitate TBL, Clinical Integrated Sessions (CIS), or similar active learning sessions.
• Prepare guidelines and materials for Directed Self-study Assignments (DSA).
• Author original questions congruent with learning objectives for formative and summative exams, consistent with national licensure exams such as the USMLE, COMLEX, PANCE, etc.
• Actively participate in curriculum design, development, and evaluation.
• Teach courses in one or more of the following programs: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Master of Medical Health Sciences, and Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
• Participate in University service.
• Conduct original research and/or scholarly activity and pursue extramural funding in area(s) of interest.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a PhD, DO/MD, or other equivalent terminal degree in the biomedical sciences.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching pharmacology, with preference given to candidates with experience teaching in medical or other graduate-level health sciences programs.
• Evidence of productivity in research or other scholarly activities.
• Experience in research methods as applicable to the continuum of undergraduate and graduate medical and health care education.
• Experience assisting with the design, implementation, and mentorship of student-driven scholarly investigations and research projects.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with COM and CHHS faculty within TUN, as well as with external collaborators.

Benefits

Please visit the Touro University Nevada Human Resources website for a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and contact information.