Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : 700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA, LA
Job Type: Full-Time 12-month Faculty
Job Number: 01804
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: College of Pharmacy
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Control Number: 9034, 9037, 9032
Job SummaryThe position of Tenure-track Assistant/Associate or Full Professor in in Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences has a multitude of responsibilities that are divided in the areas of teaching, service and scholarship. Tenure-track faculty are expected to develop a substantial program of scholarship that can withstand review from faculty at peer institutions.
Duties and Responsibilities Teaching
Faculty are expected to provide basic and advanced instruction in the pharmaceutical sciences to professional and graduate students. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the School Director. Specific responsibilities may include:
- Coordination or Co-coordination of (a) team taught course(s).
- Provision of lectures in team taught courses. This responsibility includes providing appropriate exam questions covering the material taught in a timely manner.
- When appropriate, provision of a single instructor course (Serving as coordinator and lecturer)
Scholarship
The Department relies upon tenure-track faculty to support the School with extramural funding and create national and international recognition for scholarship at the institution. It is expected that tenure-track faculty will maintain an independent, extramurally- funded research program that contributes new knowledge.
Service
Service to the College and University is expected by all faculty. Examples of service include:
- Serving as a member, secretary or chair of a Departmental, School, College or University committee.
- Participation in graduation ceremonies and other ceremonies or events.
- Participation in Local, State and National Professional Organizations.
- Provision of Community service.
Promotion and Tenure
The awarding of tenure and the promotion from Assistant to Associate and /or Associate to Professor will occur according to the guidelines set-forth in the School and University's guidelines; however, for tenure track faculty, the greatest emphasis will be placed in the areas of teaching and scholarly activities.
Work Assignments
The relative weight of each individual's expected contributions to teaching, service and scholarship will be determined based on the skills of the individual, external funding obtained, available university resources, and the needs of the University at any point in time.
Minimum Qualifications Earned a doctorate in pharmaceutics, biopharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology or related fields and at least two years of postdoctoral research experience in the relevant field is preferred.
Supplemental InformationApplicants should submit:• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter describing relevant research experience and interest in the position
• Contact information for three professional references
• Teaching Philosophy
For any additional information, please contact: Keith Jackson, Ph.D. Search Committee chair Associate Director College of Pharmacy University of Louisiana at Monroe Email: Position 1: Analytical Toxicology and Regulatory Pharmaceutical Sciences
The successful candidate will have expertise in analytical toxicology, pharmaceutical sciences, regulatory science, or a closely related area and will contribute to teaching and research in both the PharmD and graduate Toxicology programs. Candidates with experience in modern analytical methods, including LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HPLC/UPLC, method development and validation, and quality systems are particularly encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include pharmaceutical and product quality, cannabis/hemp analysis, environmental contaminants, exposure assessment, toxicant identification, and related applications of analytical and regulatory science. The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute scientific expertise to current and emerging analytical testing, product safety, and interdisciplinary research initiatives within the College and University.
Position 2: Molecular Toxicology, Metabolism and Nutritional Biochemistry
The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and research in the PharmD and graduate Toxicology programs, with expertise in areas that may include metabolism, molecular pharmacology, nutritional biochemistry, molecular toxicology, endocrine biology, or chronic disease mechanisms. Areas of particular interest include obesity, diabetes, cardiometabolic disease, inflammation, oxidative stress, endocrine disruption, and metabolic toxicology. Candidates whose research can complement emerging interdisciplinary initiatives related to nutrition, chronic disease, and Food Is Medicine are particularly encouraged to apply.
Position 3: Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology/Toxicology
The successful candidate will contribute to teaching in areas such as anatomy, neuroanatomy, brain function, physiology, and/or central nervous system pharmacology while developing an active program of research and graduate education in neuroscience, neuropharmacology, neurotoxicology, or a related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates whose expertise allows meaningful contributions to both the PharmD curriculum and graduate Toxicology program. Research areas may include brain function, neurodegenerative disease, neuroendocrinology, CNS pharmacology, neurotoxicology, or environmental influences on the nervous system.
Employees are eligible for a full benefits package (health, dental, vision, life, retirement, leave, etc.) ULM offers a wide range of employee benefits. for more information regarding benefits.
