Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences invites applications for a fulltime, twelve-month tenure track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level.
The position is available June 1, 2010. A PhD, Dr PH or equivalent terminal degree in epidemiology, public health, pharmacy administration or closely related field is preferred. Candidates in the final stages of completing their dissertation will be considered. The search committee will consider candidates whose educational background and work experience are from a wide range of professional and scientific disciplines. The successful candidate will be expected to develop innovative teaching and learning approaches for the classroom and to develop an ongoing, fundable research program. Instructional responsibilities include the undergraduate program in the health sciences, the public health concentration, and introductory and advanced courses in the PharmD program. Opportunities for teaching elective courses in the candidate´s area of expertise will be available. The candidate must have a strong commitment to teaching and research mentoring at the undergraduate level. Start up funds and research space is available. Drake University and the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences support an interdisciplinary environment for scholarly activity; collaborative research is encouraged. Review of applicants will begin December 1, 2009 and continue until the position has been filled. Salary is competitive and dependent on qualifications and experience. Drake University is an equal-opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants who reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or veteran status. Information about the Drake community may be viewed at http://www.drake.edu/hr/prospective