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Assistant Professor-Educator, College of Medicine, Dept of Pharmacology, Physiol

Stryker Corporation, Cincinnati, OH, United States


Assistant Professor-Educator, College of Medicine, Dept of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neurobiology
Job Overview
The Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neurobiology (PPN) at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking applicants for a full‑time (12-month), non‑tenure track, educator faculty position, likely at the level of Assistant Professor. This faculty member will serve three programs within the College of Medicine: the Applied Pharmacology & Drug Toxicology Master’s Program, the PhD Program in Pharmacology & Physiology, and undergraduate teaching within the Medical Sciences Baccalaureate Program (BS).

The Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neurobiology (PPN) has a dual mission of research and education, each being fundamentally served by the other. As a member of the PPN department, the candidate’s role will include serving as course director and instructor for Pharmacology and Toxicology courses along with courses designed to train students in integrating and applying scientific knowledge by critically evaluating scientific literature, interpreting data, and effectively communicating scientific outcomes through oral and written communication. Teaching experience and expertise in Safety Pharmacology and Toxicology is especially valuable, since this is vital to the Applied Pharmacology & Drug Toxicology Master’s Program. The Candidate will work closely with academic directors and associate directors in ongoing curriculum and program development, while also supporting Departmental graduate students as an educational resource and advisor.

Essential Functions

Directing and teaching Pharmacology (i.e., Safety Pharmacology) and Drug Toxicology courses.

Collaborating with departmental faculty to develop course materials and strategize innovative teaching methods for general Pharmacology instruction.

Serving on curriculum and educational program committees, as needed.

Experience with student recruitment and committee service including graduate program leadership is desirable, but not required.

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. in Pharmacology and/or Toxicology, or similar fields in biomedical sciences.

Experience in teaching at the baccalaureate and/or graduate school level.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Postdoctoral research experience.

Experience in course oversight or administration.

Evidence of excellence in teaching at the baccalaureate and/or graduate school level.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment.

Office environment
o specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.

Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.

Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.

Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.

Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.

Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.

Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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