Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Biomedical/Pharmaceuticals
Position Type: Academic
Department: Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Closing Date: Screening Begins 07/01/2009 and will continue until the position is filled.
Start Date: 09/01/2009
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness
Primary Functions

AN UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY:

The University of Montana has a current position opening for a talented biomedical/pharmaceutical scientist who can help to address the aims of an endowment program grant from the National Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIH-NCMHD). The opening is a tenure track position at Assistant or Associate Professor level. The appointment will be in the Department of Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences or the Department of Pharmacy Practice.

The faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in the pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program and in graduate programs and will be expected to develop an extramurally funded research program that has the potential to support graduate students.

The College has graduate programs in biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, medicinal chemistry, neuroscience, and toxicology. Considerable research strength exists in both basic and clinical sciences particularly in cancer, cardiovascular, environmental health/toxicology, and neuroscience.
The University of Montana, Skaggs School of Pharmacy has outstanding new facilities in the Western Rocky Mountain community of Missoula. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. Bring your unique talent to an extraordinary team and enjoy all that Montana has to offer!
Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in the biomedical or pharmaceutical sciences or a Pharm.D. with research fellowship training.
  • Candidates with degrees in medicine or public health or in the final stages of doctoral training will be considered.
  • Teaching experience and a pharmacy background is desirable.
    • Program Overview/Environment

    The University of Montana, College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences, Skaggs School of Pharmacy, has been awarded an Endowment Program grant for increasing research and training capacity from the NIH-NCMHD (National Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities).

    The four major aims of this program are:
  • Creation of a more substantial health disparities research emphasis particularly relevant to the American Indian population,
  • Addition of American Indian faculty,
  • Enhancement of the recruitment, education, and training of minorities at both the professional and graduate levels, and
  • Formation of partnerships that foster both minority recruitment and health disparities research.
    • How To Apply/Submitting Materials

    To apply send letter of application, current curriculum vitae, statement of current research plans, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references to:

    Vernon R. Grund
    Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education
    College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences
    The University of Montana
    Missoula, MT 59812-1512
    vernon.grund@umontana.edu
    http://www.health.umt.edu


    American Indian, Alaska Native, and Pacific Islander
    candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
    Notices & Disclaimers

    Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
    In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

    ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
    Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. As an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law.

    References
    *References in addition to those listed on the application may be contacted without applicant's prior approval.

    Testing
    Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.