Research Assistant/Associate Professor - DPOP

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ; ;

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department SOP-DPOP - 452300
Posting Open Date 09/18/2023
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Research Assistant/Associate Professor - DPOP
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0004701
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on experience and qualifications
Proposed Start Date 02/01/2024

Position Information


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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of six health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, Medicine, Social) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School’s Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).
Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world’s most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.
Position Summary
The Eshelman School of Pharmacy (ESOP) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) is recruiting for a full-time, Research Assistant Professor or Research Associate Professor position in the Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy (DPOP) (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/divisions/dpop/). The faculty member will be physically based in Wilmington, NC, and will work closely with the University of North Carolina-Wilmington (UNCW) College of Health and Human Services (https://uncw.edu/chhs/) and UNC Health Sciences at the South East Area Health Education Center (SEAHEC) (https://www.ncahec.net/location/southeast-ahec/). The successful candidate will develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program.
This academic appointment comes with the rank of Research Assistant Professor or Research Associate Professor and will spend the majority of their time building a funded research program. They will mentor UNCW undergraduates interested in research, while also teaching and mentoring pharmacy and medical students and residents and MS- and PhD-level graduate students at the ESOP and UNCW. They must work well on collaborative interdisciplinary teams. They will work with the South East Area Health Education Center (SEAHEC) and the School of Pharmacy’s interprofessional education team to help facilitate pharmacy student interprofessional education in the Wilmington area.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
1. Must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree
2. Must have a primary research focus in one or more areas listed below:
improving pharmaceutical use and patient outcomes,
reducing racial and ethnic health disparities,
Rural health,
children’s health,
women’s health,
substance abuse, and military or Veteran’s health.
3. The faculty member must have a record of peer-reviewed publications, experience leading or collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and experience or the potential to obtain extramural funding through federal, foundation, or other sources.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience working with stakeholders and/or community-based research.
Track record of obtaining funded grants and/or contracts.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/265741 with a cover letter, CV/resume, a list of at least four (4) professional references with their full contact information, and a detailed statement of research program and interests. Direct all inquiries to the Search Committee Chair:
Betsy Sleath, PhD
Regional Associate Dean, Eastern North Carolina
George H Cocolas Distinguished Professor
Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
E-mail: [email protected]
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/265741

Department Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Alekya Padmanabhuni, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [email protected].
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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