Posted:
9/3/2024, 6:05:24 AM
Location(s):
Georgia, United States ⋅ Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
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Primary Job Posting Location:
Atlanta, GA 30341Additional Job Posting Locations:
(Other locations that this position could be based)
Responsibilities:
The primary duties (up to approximately 80% of effort) of the incumbent will be in didactic classroom teaching, with responsibilities that may broadly include topics in pharmacology, immunology, physiology, or biochemistry in the Pharm.D., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. The remaining effort will be devoted to service to the department and college, as well as scholarly pursuits.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in pharmacology, immunology, physiology, or biochemistry with expertise in one of these areas, as evidenced by publication history or previous teaching experience in one or more of these areas. Applicants with expertise outside of these areas will not be considered. Preference will be given to those with pharmacy backgrounds and/or those with previous classroom teaching experience in a college of pharmacy or medicine. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Additional Information:
Mercer University is a nationally ranked research university and the oldest private University in the State of Georgia. The College of Pharmacy, located on the Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional campus in Atlanta, is the top-ranked private college of pharmacy in the Southeast. The College of Pharmacy is one of the four academic units within the Mercer University Health Sciences Center, which also includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and College of Health Professions. The university and college have a deep commitment to excellence in teaching and fostering exceptional student outcomes. A number of resources are available for continuing professional growth and development in teaching, as well as in the scholarship of teaching and learning. Modern office and instructional design space is available in the newly constructed Moye Pharmacy and Health Sciences Center, which is outfitted with state-of-the-art teaching technology, including space specifically designed to facilitate advanced and evidence-based pedagogical approaches. Mercer University is a diverse and inclusive community, and the college is composed of collegial and collaborative faculty. Atlanta is a cosmopolitan, world-class city with a diverse population, temperate weather, extensive cultural amenities, and a relatively low cost of living.
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences comprises faculty members with diverse expertise in neuropharmacology, cardiovascular pharmacology, molecular pharmacology, cellular physiology, neuroscience, pharmaceutics, drug delivery, and molecular modeling. Department faculty contribute to the educational, research and service missions of the college and university are broadly funded through a variety of extramural mechanisms, including NIH, DOD, and FDA, and mentor a robust population of over 60 Ph.D. and M.S. students in the graduate program in pharmaceutical sciences.
A competitive salary and full employee benefits package will be offered. Non-tenure track faculty contracts are renewable annually based on performance.
Selection of the final candidate is contingent on a successful background check.
Application Process:
Applicants must apply online. For more details on the position and to apply online, please visit the employment application website at https://jobs.mercer.edu. Application materials should include a 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a description of teaching interests and experience, 4) a portfolio of peer and student teaching evaluations, 5) a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and 6) the names of three references with complete contact information.
Questions regarding the search may be directed to the Chair of the Faculty Search Committee:
Nader H. Moniri, Ph.D.
Professor and Associate Dean for Research
Email: [email protected]
(678)-547-6246
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