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Window World of the Ozarks

Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Window World of the Ozarks, Suffolk, Virginia, United States, 23437


Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Hampton University Faculty

About Hampton UniversityFounded in 1868, Hampton University (HU) is a leading Historically Black University (HBCU) located on the Virginia Peninsula in the City of Hampton.HU is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution. It is located on the east coast of Virginia in the picturesque Hampton Roads area that includes the cities of Hampton, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Newport News.Description of the SchoolThe Hampton University School of Pharmacy invites applications for the Assistant or Associate Professor position in Medicinal Chemistry Sciences within the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.In 2023, Hampton University School of Pharmacy established a new Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program that achieved approval of Pre-Candidate Status from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in January 2024. The school will matriculate its first cohort of students seeking the new PharmD degree in Fall 2024. The school currently offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, along with minors in Pharmaceutical Science, Environmental Health Science, and Public Health.Mission of the Hampton University School of PharmacyOur mission is to produce a cadre of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists who have a keen awareness and understanding of the health inequities encountered by underserved and vulnerable populations. Our vision is to be a leader in pharmacy education, scientific discovery, and scholarship that prepares graduates to address the healthcare needs of medically underserved and diverse populations.Job DescriptionThe School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry. The successful applicant should have a background in Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Delivery, or in one or more related fields of chemistry (Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Natural Products Chemistry). The successful candidate is expected to serve on college/university/professional committees in compliance with the duties and responsibilities associated with being a Hampton University faculty member.Teaching responsibilities will include providing academic instruction in the topics of pharmaceutical calculations, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, or drug delivery to undergraduate and Doctor of Pharmacy students. Possible assignments include, but are not limited to, coordination and lecturing in Pharmacology, Drug Design, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacotherapy, or Pharmaceutics courses within the Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science Pharmaceutical Sciences curricula.Job QualificationsThe successful candidate must have the following qualifications:PhD in Pharmaceutics, Medicinal or Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related disciplines.Post-graduate experience (post-doctoral training, advanced training, or industry experience) in one of the above-mentioned areas of chemistry, drug design, drug delivery, or pharmaceutics.Willingness to work in a diverse academic environment as well as teach and mentor students from diverse backgrounds.Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.English proficiency, good communication, and well-developed interpersonal skills.Preferred Qualifications:Three years of teaching experience at the undergraduate, graduate, and/or Doctor of Pharmacy level.Evidence of scholarly activity and/or extramural supported independent research in drug design, drug delivery, biochemistry, analytical, organic, or computational chemistry.Research interests in Cancer, Neuroscience, Infectious Diseases, Cardio-pulmonary, Endocrine, or Environmental Health-related Disorders.Application ProcessThe search committee will review applications until the position is filled. Applications should include:Statement of Interest in the Position (Cover letter)Curriculum Vitae with evidence of teaching and scholarly activityStatement of Teaching Philosophy and Teaching innovationsStatement of Research Interests and PlansOfficial Undergraduate and Graduate TranscriptThree letters of recommendation (on official letterhead)Marilyn D. Saulsbury, B.S.Pharm., Ph.D., R.Ph.Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesAssociate Professor of PharmacologyBiomedical Research Building 2Hampton University, School of PharmacyHampton, Virginia 23668757-727-5071 (Main)

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