Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Tenure Track Faculty

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

Position Summary:

The Department of Phamaceutical and Biomedical Sciences (PBD) in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Georgia is seeking an outstanding candidate to build on the research strengths in the Department, which include strong, active research programs in chemical biology, pharmacology and pharmaceutics, cancer biology and infectious diseases. We hold a particular interest in pharmaceutical/biomedical research that integrates cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI), encompassing areas such as drug discovery and beyond.

The position is a 9-month position at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. A commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels within the College of Pharmacy is required. Candidates at the Associate Professor level will have demonstrated effective teaching, maintained an independent scholarly program or unique expertise support by competitive extramural funding, and contributed to service duties at the Department, College, University and/or professional level. Candidates at the Associate/Full Professor level should also demonstrate a strong history of extramural funding. Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a pharmaceutical- or biomedical-based science, have at least two years of postdoctoral training, and a strong publication record.

The primary duties of the faculty member will be to build and maintain a strong extramurally funded research program focused in any area of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences including drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and pharmacokinetics.

The faculty member will be located in Athens, Georgia, home of the University of Georgia. Athens is ideally situated in the rolling hills of northeast Georgia, yet is less than one hour from metropolitan Atlanta, and within easy access to the scenic Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee mountains.

To apply, please submit applications through UGA Jobs at:

https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/355525

Along with the on-line application, applicants are asked to submit the following information as a single PDF file in the "Other Documents #1" section:

• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• A cover letter addressing the candidate’s experience relative to the responsibilities of the position, and a summary of research accomplishments and future goals (2-page max.).
• A statement of teaching philosophy and experiences regarding instruction and mentoring (2-page max.).
• The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references.

To be assured of full consideration, applications should be received by March 1, 2024. The screening process will begin immediately, and position will remain open until filled. The starting date will be August 1, 2024. Questions related to the position may be directed to:

Eileen J. Kennedy, Ph.D.

Georgia Athletic Association Professor

The University of Georgia

College of Pharmacy

Athens, Georgia 30602

Phone: 706-542-6497

Email: [email protected]

About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/ ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 16 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).