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Applicants with areas of expertise/interest within the broad discipline of pharmaceutical sciences are welcome to apply. Candidates with experience in drug development areas, such as Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Physiology, pharmaceutics, manufacturing, compounding, or pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, are particularly encouraged to apply. Instructional duties may include both lecture and laboratory settings.
Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following documents as a single PDF file:
• Cover letter describing your professional goals, relevant academic preparation, and experience
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching/mentoring philosophy (one page)
• Statement of scholarship interests and philosophy (one page)
• Contact information for two professional references
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Pharm.D., M.D., or Ph.D. in pharmaceutics, pharmacology, physiology, toxicology, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, or related biomedical science field is required
Experience and Training:
- Postdoctoral experience and strong academic credentials in areas of relevance to pharmacy, such as pharmaceutics, pharmacology, biochemistry or related biomedical science field is strongly preferred.
- Medical or pharmacy academic teaching experience is strongly preferred, and priority will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience in one of these settings.
Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others is required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop, coordinate, and teach content within the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy integrated curriculum as appointed by the Department Chair.
- Develop and offer an elective course that corresponds with expertise area(s) as needed.
- Utilize ExamSoft® or other software to conduct all School of Pharmacy assessments.
- Provide mentorship and advisement for students in the School of Pharmacy as appointed by the Dean’s Office and Department Chair.
- Communicate teaching and scholarship activities through frequent and effective communication with the Department Chair.
- Contribute to new knowledge through scholarship in the individual’s field of study or Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL).
- Integrate and enhance collaborations among the clinical sciences and basic sciences in areas of scholarship, education, and service.
- Advance the service missions of the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy and High Point University to meet community needs. Act as a representative and advocate for the department, the school of pharmacy and the University.
- Actively participate in admissions interviews and committees within the Department, School of Pharmacy, and University.
- Participate in professional and governmental organizations as approved by the Department Chair.
- Abide by University and School of Pharmacy policies.
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chair of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Excellence in teaching, scholarship and service
For more information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Samson Amos, Chair, Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences at samos@highpoint.edu.
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