Description
The University of Michigan College of Pharmacy invites applications for the position of Chair in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, in association with an endowed faculty position at the rank of professor, with tenure.
This is a unique opportunity to provide vision and leadership to faculty at a major research-intensive university who are nationally and internationally recognized for innovative research and teaching in the field of pharmaceutical sciences and its many disciplines.
The Chair is expected to maintain and promote an enabling environment in the department to foster the continued advancement of progressive and 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., and a distinguished record in research and education, including a well-funded research program and ability to develop programmatic collaborative research and funding across the pharmaceutical, biomedical, chemical, and engineering sciences. We are especially interested in applicants working in biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, delivery of complex and large molecules, the gut microbiome, and other emerging strategies to improve drug formulation and delivery, including machine learning and artificial intelligence methods, but 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 and administrative abilities is desirable.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae electronically to: apply.interfolio.com/128817.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
