• Job Description

  Req#: 254950

  Department

  SOP-DPMP - 452400

  Posting Open Date

  04/21/2023

  Open Until Filled

  Yes

  Position Type

  Permanent Faculty

  Working Title

  Open Rank Faculty (Tenure-Track) - DPMP

  Appointment Type

  Open Rank

  Vacancy ID

  FAC0004493

  Full-time/Part-time

  Full-Time Permanent

  Hours per week

  40

  FTE

  1

  Position Location

  North Carolina, US

  Hiring Range

  Dependent on experience and qualification.

  Proposed Start Date

  08/01/2023

  Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

  The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of five health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students, 100 PhD students, and 20 Master’s students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School’s Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/ospa/strategic-plan/)
  
  Our vision is to be the preeminent school of pharmacy where leaders in practice, education, and research are developed and nurtured. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.

  Position Summary

  The Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics (DPMP) (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/divisions/dpmp/) in the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy invites applications for a 12-month tenure track, open rank position. The ideal candidate will have research expertise in drug delivery and/or pharmaceutics with a significant focus in neuroscience. Research focus in neuroscience is of strategic importance within the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as well as the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Specifically, priority areas of focus for neuroscience research within the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy include neurodevelopmental disorders, leveraging existing UNC expertise in epilepsy, rare neurological diseases, and autism; neurodegeneration, building off existing work in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease; and opioid use disorders. Additionally, candidates with machine learning, synthetic biology, or computational modeling approaches applied to drug delivery will be of particular interest. We are seeking a candidate who has already established or possesses the potential to establish a competitive and independent research program. The successful candidate must have a strong track record of publications that demonstrate innovation and an interest in translating novel technologies into real-world impact for patients. Candidates are expected to contribute to the education and training of students in both the Doctoral of Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD) graduate program and the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) professional program in the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.

  Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

  PhD. degree in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

  Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

  - A strong track record of publications that demonstrate innovation and an interest in translating novel technologies into real-world impact for patients.
  - Established or possesses the potential to establish a competitive and independent research program.
  - Candidates with machine learning, synthetic biology, or computational modeling approaches applied to drug delivery will be of particular interest.

  Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

  This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

  Special Instructions

  Apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/254787 with a cover letter, CV/resume, a list of at least four (4) professional references with their full contact information, and a detailed statement of research program and interests. Direct all inquiries to the Search Committee Chair:
  
  Search Committee Chair: Shawn Hingtgen, Ph.D.

  E-mail: hingtgen@email.unc.edu

  Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics

  UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy,
  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  
  
  

  Quick Link

  https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/254787

  Department Contact Name and Title

  Alekya Battula, HR Consultant

  Department Contact Telephone or Email

  alekya@email.unc.edu

  Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

  If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu.

  Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

  The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

• About the company

  The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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