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About Hampton University
Founded in 1868, Hampton University (HU) is a leading Historically Black University (HBCU) located on the Virginia Peninsula in the City of Hampton. HU is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution. It is located on the east coast of Virginia in the picturesque Hampton Roads area that includes the cities of
Hampton, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Newport News.
Description of the School
Hampton University School of Pharmacy invite applications for Assistant or Associate Professor in Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty position in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy.
In 2023, Hampton University School of Pharmacy established a new Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program that achieved approval of Pre-Candidate Status from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in January 2024. The School of Pharmacy will matriculate its first cohort of students seeking the new PharmD degree in Fall 2024. The school currently offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmaceutical
Sciences, along with minors in Pharmaceutical Science, Environmental Health Science, and Public Health.
Mission of the Hampton University School of Pharmacy
Our mission is to produce a cadre of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists who have a keen awareness and understanding of the health inequities encountered by
underserved and vulnerable populations. Our vision is to be a leader in pharmacy education, scientific discovery, and scholarship that prepares graduates to address the
healthcare needs of medically underserved and diverse populations.
Job Description
The School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics or Toxicology. The successful applicant should be able to teach Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology, Pharmacometrics, Drug
Metabolism, Biostatistics or in one or more of the following fields of Biomedical Sciences (Genetics and/or Pharmacogenomics). The successful candidate is expected to serve
on college/ university/ professional committees in compliance with the duties and responsibilities associated with being a Hampton University faculty member.
Teaching responsibilities will include providing academic instruction in the topics of Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacology, Biochemistry,
Clinical Research Methods, or Pharmacogenomics to undergraduate and Doctor of Pharmacy students. Possible assignments include, but are not limited to, coordination
and lecturing in Pharmacokinetic, Toxicology, Pharmaceutics, Precision/Personalized Medicine, Biochemistry, Pharmacotherapy or Research Methods lab courses within the
Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science Pharmaceutical Sciences curricula.
Job Qualifications
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications
• PhD in Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or related disciplines
• Post-graduate experience (post-doctoral training, advanced training or industry experience) in Pharmacokinetics, Drug Metabolism, Drug Delivery, Toxicology,
Clinical Pharmacology or Pharmacogenomics.
• Willingness to work in a diverse academic environment as well as teach and mentor students from diverse backgrounds
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• English proficiency, good communication and well-developed interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Three years of teaching experience at the undergraduate, graduate and/or Doctor of Pharmacy level
• Evidence of scholarly activity and/or extramural supported independent research in Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genomics, Genetics and/or Clinical Trials
• Research interests in Cancer, Neuroscience, Infectious Diseases, Cardio-Pulmonary, Endocrine or Environmental Health-related Disorders Application Process
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled.
Application should include:
• Statement of Interest in the Position (Cover letter)
• Curriculum Vitae with evidence of teaching and scholarly activity
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Teaching innovations
• Statement of Research Interests and Plans
• Official Undergraduate and Graduate Transcript
• Three letters of recommendation (on official letterhead)
Salary is based on qualifications $108,624-$127,372
Applications may be submitted electronically to marilyn.saulsbury@hamptonu.edu and shanea.brown@hamptonu.edu
Applications may be mailed directly to:
Marilyn D. Saulsbury, B.S.Pharm., Ph.D., R.Ph.
Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Associate Professor of Pharmacology
Biomedical Research Building 2
Hampton University, School of Pharmacy
Hampton, Virginia 23668
757-727-5071 (Main)