Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical and/or Biopharmaceutical Sciences
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Wilkes University invites applicants for a full-time, nine-month, tenure track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in pharmaceutical and/or biopharmaceutical sciences. The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy's (NSoP) mission statement is To educate and develop highly qualified professionals and notably contribute to the ever-changing science and practice of pharmacy. The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.The successful candidate will be responsible for the two semesters of didactic pharmaceutics sequence, pharmaceutical calculations, and elective course development in the candidate's area of interest.Professional Certification or License: Education: Ph.D. in the area of Pharmaceutical / Biopharmaceutical sciences. Postdoctoral experience is preferred; however, other experience/credentials will be considered (e.g., Pharm.D. degree).Professional Work Experience: Research expertise in the areas of pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical nanotechnology, biopharmaceutics, drug delivery, or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.Excellent record of teaching, or for new graduates, evidence of strong interest and potential in teaching is required. A consistent record of contributions to the scientific literature, and evidence of potential for success in securing extramural research grants, is highly recommended. A commitment to contributing to the diversity, equity, inclusivity, and excellence of the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy through teaching and service is required.Knowledge Areas: Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical CalculationsSkills: Compounding skills, excellent teaching skillsThe Nesbitt School of Pharmacy's (NSoP) mission statement is To educate and develop highly qualified professionals and notably contribute to the ever-changing science and practice of pharmacy. The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.The ideal candidate will have experience teaching pharmaceutics/biopharmaceutics courses; strong communication skills; evidence of successful collaboration with an instructional team; the ability to incorporate diversity, cultural competency, and/or social justice into teaching and service; and willingness to adhere to accreditation requirements for competency-based curricula and assessments.Research expertise in the areas of pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical nanotechnology, biopharmaceutics, drug delivery, or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.In summary, an excellent record of teaching and publishing, and evidence of potential for success in securing extramural research grants is required. A commitment to contributing to the diversity, equity, inclusivity, and excellence of the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy through teaching and service is expected.Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.To apply, visit . Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references.Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening. PA Act 153 requires that persons working in positions with regular and unsupervised contact with minors complete additional clearances, including FBI fingerprinting and PA criminal and child abuse clearances.