Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Pharmacology (Finance)

Department: Pharmacological & Pharmaceutic

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description:

The Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Houston seeks highly qualified applicants from all levels, from Assistant to Full Professor, for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Pharmacology. Outstanding applicants with cutting-edge research programs in disease physiology, pharmacology, and drug discovery/development are strongly encouraged to apply. Our Department is located in Health Building 2, a 300,000-square-foot state-of-the-art research facility on the University of Houston Campus. Research programs are supported with exceptional laboratory space, cutting-edge core research facilities, a full-featured vivarium, and teaching resources. The research strengths of the Department's faculty include programs in cancer, immunology, neuroscience, renal, skeletal muscle, and cardiovascular. However, highly motivated and successful scientists performing research in biomedical and pharmacological fields are also encouraged to apply.

We welcome candidates who demonstrate a strong potential for leadership in research and professional activity, a commitment to supporting the educational objectives of graduate and professional degree programs, and a desire to work in an environment that promotes excellence. Competitive applicants will have earned a doctoral or medical degree, have postdoctoral training, scholarly productivity with an excellent publication record, and an extramurally funded research program. The successful candidate will receive competitive full-salary support and an attractive start-up package. Rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate's credentials and experience. The candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized extramurally funded research program and participate in the Pharm.D. professional program and the Ph.D. program in Pharmacology.

Interested individuals should provide (1) a cover letter containing a brief statement of how their research program will synergize with the Department and any dedicated facilities or equipment needs, (2) a statement of research accomplishments and future research goals, (3) a statement of teaching expertise, philosophy, and interests, (4) a curriculum vitae, and (5) contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please visit https://uh.edu/provost/faculty/faculty-resources/prospective-faculty/ to apply.

The University of Houston, a Carnegie designated Tier One public research university that is approaching 100 years of academic excellence and community engagement. Founded in 1927, UH serves more than 46,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of programs across 15 colleges, fostering innovation in fields such as energy, medicine, health care, hospitality, business, education, law, STEM, and the humanities. With internationally renowned faculty, a growing campus, transformational student success initiatives, and a deep commitment to public service, UH prepares students to thrive both in the classroom and beyond.

The University's prime location in America's fourth-largest city supports extensive industry partnerships and experiential learning opportunities. The University of Houston is located with convenient access to downtown and is within four miles of the internationally recognized Texas Medical Center, which consists of more than 30 medical facilities, affording numerous opportunities for collaboration. Houston is home to world-class museums, acclaimed theaters, and fine dining. Houston thrives as a center for innovation, education, and arts, fostering a unique blend of community charm and modern progress.

The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

Qualifications
Eligible candidates must have earned a doctoral or medical degree, have postdoctoral experience, an excellent publication record, scholarly productivity, and a strong track record for establishing and maintaining an excellent extramurally-funded research program.

Rank and salary commensurate with experience.

Assistant Professor: Doctorate degree and minimum 3 years of postdoctoral research experience. The candidate should have a strong publication record.

Associate Professor: Doctorate degree and the person currently holding a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor position at another University/Institution. The candidate should have a strong publication record.

Full Professor: Doctorate degree and the person currently holding a tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor position in another University/Institution. The candidate should have a strong publication record.

The candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized extramurally funded research program and participate at the Pharm D. professional program and the Ph.D. program in Pharmacology.

Required Attachments by Candidate
Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Teaching Philosophy or Statement, Research Statement

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston are security sensitive and will require a criminal background check.

The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.

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