Assistant Professor Pharmaceutical Sciences (690150)

ETSU • Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy at East Tennessee State University invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank. The preferred start date is July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to the professional pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum through teaching and mentoring, maintain an active program of scholarship, pursue extramural funding opportunities, and engage in service activities supporting the department, college, university, and profession. The position is part of an academic community committed to excellence in pharmacy education, research, and service.

The role calls for high-quality, evidence-based instruction; commitment to student success, mentoring, and collaborative learning; productive scholarship and research; effective communication; and collaboration with colleagues, students, and external partners. The successful candidate will contribute to the professional pharmacy curriculum and develop and sustain a research program, including pursuing external funding.

The preferred start date is July 1, 2027. Applicants must apply through the university's careers site and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, research interests, and contact information for three professional references. Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Requirements

• Earned PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related field by the date of appointment.
• Demonstrated record of and/or strong potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly activity appropriate to rank.
• Ability to contribute effectively to the professional pharmacy curriculum.
• Potential to develop and sustain a productive research program and pursue external funding.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, evidence-based instruction in professional pharmacy education.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, mentoring, and collaborative learning environments.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners across disciplines.
• Commitment to service and engagement within the academic and professional community.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in medicinal chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, immunology, biochemistry, or a related area within pharmaceutical sciences.
• Ability to contribute to multiple areas of instruction, including interdisciplinary teaching across pharmaceutical sciences disciplines.
• Experience in pharmacy education.
• Record of scholarly publications and/or success in obtaining extramural funding commensurate with rank.

Responsibilities

• Teach and contribute to the professional pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum.
• Mentor students and support student success and collaborative learning.
• Maintain an active program of scholarship and research.
• Pursue extramural funding opportunities.
• Engage in service activities that support the department, college, university, and profession.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and external partners across disciplines.

Benefits

• A start-up package is available.
• Salary is nationally competitive and consistent with AACP guidelines, and will be commensurate with rank, qualifications, and experience.
• Employee benefits are available; details are provided on the university's human resources benefits website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree