Pharmacology Faculty

Compensation:  $90,000 - $100,000 based on experience and qualifications

Position Summary

The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine is seeking a full-time, faculty member (will entertain part-time) of a rank of Assistant / Associate Professor. The candidate will primarily be responsible for teaching and coordinating the Pharmacology course. The successful candidate may also demonstrate expertise in teaching in other areas of basic or clinical science associated with the individual’s specialty area and experience. 

Please include in the application: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae and 3) contact information for at least three references. Review of applicants will begin in July and continue until the position is filled. The selected candidate is expected to start in July 2027. All application materials must be submitted through the electronic applicant tracking system to be eligible for consideration.

Faculty who work 30 hours a week or more are eligible for full-time benefits. Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short-term and long-term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 8% employer contribution once eligible. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. This position is eligible for 24 days of vacation/personal leave, 15 sick days, and 9 paid holidays, plus two floating holidays.

Employment Inquiries: Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Witchuda Saengsawang, Chair of the Faculty Search Committee at witchuda.saengsawang@rosalindfranklin.edu. 

Who We Are

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a six-college graduate health sciences university dedicated to the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals. 

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine – Scholl is the name to know in podiatric medicine. Founded in 1912 by a pioneer in podiatry, Scholl College is an international resource in the field. In fact, one out of three podiatrists in the U.S. is a Scholl College alumnus. As part of Rosalind Franklin University (RFU), we provide a fully accredited, four-year professional program leading to the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree, along with opportunities for a combined DPM/PhD degree. 

Scholl prepares tomorrow’s top physicians and leaders in the field of podiatry. Scholl College is recognized for its exceptional clinical education, in part because of the RFU Health Clinics adjacent to the RFU campus. We have access to clinical experiences in a variety of healthcare settings throughout the Chicago metro area, where our students participate in multiple rotations, at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County and other leading metro area Chicago teaching hospitals. Furthermore, our campus offers a 100,000-square-foot Innovation and Research Park to encourage advancements in podiatric medicine and other healthcare specializations – and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

●    Coordinate and teach the Pharmacology course to Podiatric medical students

●    Potentially coordinate and/or teach in other basic or clinical science courses

●    Mentor students in aspects of the curriculum and in their professional development

●    Provide formative and summative assessment questions

●    Participate in curriculum development and assessment   

●    Provide service to the College, University, and Profession  

●    Participate in interviewing podiatric medical school student candidates 

●    Stay current in the scholarship of their discipline and teaching methodology

●    Participate in faculty development activities sponsored by the Department, College, and University 

●    Maintain a collegial relationship with all faculty and staff of the College and University 

●    Other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Basic Biomedical Sciences

All full-time faculty members employed by RFUMS are expected to engage in activities that are considered core to their primary role as a faculty member. These activities may include teaching, scholarly activity, and service.

Teaching responsibilities vary and may include:

●    Direct instruction

●    Curriculum management

●    Assessment

●    Advising and mentoring for students

Scholarly activities vary and may include:

●    Original scholarship

●    Grant procurement

●    Research mentoring

Service activities vary and may include internal and external contributions through:

●    Committees

●    Contributions to the profession

●    Recruitment

●    Direct patient care

Scholarly activities and/or clinical activities are negotiated and determined at the department level and are primarily based upon the faculty track.

Required Education & Experience

Conditions of Employment

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

●    Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and basic science faculty

●    Effective teaching skills grounded in a strong knowledge of educational theory and methodology

●    Excellent written and verbal communication skills

●    Strong organizational skills and problem-solving ability   

●    High level of integrity and strong work ethic

●    Demonstrated reliability and dependability

●    Commitment to student learning and well-being

●    Ability to quickly master modern educational technology
 

Preferred Qualifications

●    Experience in teaching basic sciences and/or clinical sciences at an accredited graduate or professional college

●    Experience in developing board-style, multiple-choice questions

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

●  Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE, Including Disability / Vets