Ph.D. in chemistry, medicinal chemistry, computer science, or related field
Distinguished record in research and education
Strong research leadership and ability to secure external funding
Commitment to DEI and collaborative practices
Proven mentorship of faculty and trainees
Administrative experience is desirable
Responsibilities
Promote and maintain an innovative research environment
Oversee and manage departmental administration
Guide and participate in College governance
Represent the College of Pharmacy externally
Support and enhance the educational objectives of degree programs
Benefits
Endowed faculty position with tenure
Opportunity to influence research and teaching direction
Access to a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment
Support for external funding endeavors
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Full Job Description
Description
The University of Michigan College of Pharmacy invites applications for the position of Chair in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry, in association with an endowed faculty position at the rank of professor, with tenure.
The Chair is expected to maintain and promote an enabling environment in the department to foster the continued advancement of innovative research, teaching, and service. In addition to their regular responsibilities as a faculty member, the department chair will maintain overall administrative responsibility for the Department, participate in the overall guidance and administration of the College, and act as a representative of the College of Pharmacy. Applicants are invited to view the College of Pharmacy's web page for more information about our programs (https://pharmacy.umich.edu).
Qualifications
Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. in chemistry, medicinal chemistry, computer science, or a related field. Applicants must also have a distinguished record in research and education, including a well-supported research program and the ability to develop programmatic collaborative research and external funding. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
We seek applicants who will provide inspiration and leadership in research and teaching by: demonstrating a strong record of leadership in research and professional activities; demonstrating a strong commitment to the educational objectives of the graduate, professional, and undergraduate degree programs at the College; embracing and expanding our commitment to DEI and the College's interdisciplinary, collaborative nature at the University of Michigan; and articulating how they will support the College's mission and values: https://pharmacy.umich.edu/academic-research-about/about-college/. Ideal candidates will have a record of successful mentorship of others, which speaks to their ability to mentor faculty and trainees at all levels. A record of demonstrated leadership experience and administrative abilities is desirable.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae electronically to: http://apply.interfolio.com/129542.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
About University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan system. The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 in Detroit, as the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state. The school moved to Ann Arbor in 1837 onto 40 acres (16 ha) of what is now known as Central Campus. Since its establishment in Ann Arbor, the university campus has expanded to include more than 584 major buildings with a combined area of more than 34 million gross square feet (781 acres or 3.16 km²), and has two satellite campuses located in Flint and Dearborn. The University of Michigan is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
