Open Rank Faculty, Neuropharmacology

About the role

Full-time non-tenure track appointment at either the assistant or associate professor rank (based on credentials and professional experience) in the College of Graduate Studies with special emphasis in at least one of the following: Psychopharmacology or Pharmaceutical or Medicinal Chemistry. The role will be involved in creating and delivering graduate school level courses on pharmacology and psychopharmacology, involving both didactic and interactive learning experiences.

Position Type: Faculty, Department: Office of Graduate Education, Full or Part Time: Full Time, Pay Grade: Dependent on Rank.

Responsibilities

• Participate in graduate student education on general pharmacology and psychopharmacology.
• Create and deliver talks, engaging with students in interactive learning experiences, and assessing student performance.
• Evaluating the success of teaching contributions may be based on student achievement, student evaluations, course/module director evaluations, and peer evaluations.
• Active participation on college and university committees will be required and assigned.
• Evaluating the success of service obligations will be based on level of participation and engagement in support of related activities.
• Membership and participation in state and national professional organizations is strongly encouraged.
• Participate in scholarly activities as appropriate largely centered on the effectiveness of the MS-MHP curriculum and instructional methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent earned doctorate and postdoctoral or previous experience with education and/or training in an area related to Pharmaceutical Sciences with emphasis on Psychopharmacology or Pharmaceutical or Medicinal Chemistry.
• Teaching Experience and Expertise: an educator with experience in curriculum and course development and implementation who can contribute to the teaching missions of the College of Graduate Studies.
• Successful candidates should be interested in educational innovation and up to date on contemporary educational approaches as well as being open to new educational approaches.
• Scholarship: Track record of scholarship. Able to contribute to the scholarship mission of the college and able to mentor students, fellows, and faculty as appropriate.
• Collaborative: Can work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, and students at the college and the university.
• Humanistic Environment: Committed to building a humanistic culture/climate within the college and to fostering student success.

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance.
• Retirement: State retirement plan with 14% employer matching.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year.
• Additional Benefits: Educational benefits with partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45).
• Ongoing investment in professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance.