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ACPHS Employment Opportunity
Position Title: ACPHS-VT, Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty
Position Description:
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS), a private institution with a 125-year tradition located in Albany, NY, is seeking applications for faculty positions in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at its new satellite campus near Burlington, VT. The Vermont campus enrolled its first Doctor of Pharmacy class in fall 2009.
Three tenure-track assistant/associate professor positions are available in the areas of pharmaceutics and pharmacology. Responsibilities will include teaching in pharmaceutics and in courses that integrate medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapy for the Pharm.D. program, establishing an individual or collaborative extramurally-funded research program, and participation in the service missions of the college.
Qualified applicants should have a Ph.D. in the respective area or a related discipline, postdoctoral experience, a strong commitment to teaching excellence, graduate education, and continuing scholarship. Research backgrounds in some aspects of the drug candidate development process or promising drug targets are the best matches to the departmental orientation. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required. Candidates with a pharmacy background, teaching experience, and experience with innovative and on-line/distance teaching technologies are especially encouraged to apply.
ACPHS offers a comprehensive benefits package, start up funds and competitive salary. The Burlington area abounds in scenic beauty and year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Additional information about ACPHS and the working environment can be found at http://www.acphs.edu.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, research/scholarship plans, and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. Applications and nominations should be sent by U.S. or electronic mail to:
Stefan Balaz, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Chair
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Vermont Campus
261 Mountain View Drive
Colchester, VT 05446
stefan.balaz@acphs.edu
ACPHS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.