Medicinal Chemistry Faculty Position

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Medicinal Chemistry Faculty Position

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Description

Harding University invites applications for a 12-month Assistant/Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry within the College of Pharmacy. We seek a candidate who is both a technical expert and a motivated educator eager to integrate faith with high-level science. The successful candidate will play a vital role in developing and delivering the Pharm.D. curriculum and training students to serve their communities with clinical excellence and integrity.

Harding University is a private Christian institution affiliated with the Churches of Christ. In alignment with its mission and religious identity, Harding prioritizes hiring active, engaged members of the Churches of Christ who align with Harding University’s Statement of Faith and agree to uphold the University’s spiritual mission by adhering to the beliefs and institutional policies outlined in the Employee Handbook. Certain positions require Church of Christ membership.

For all others, if no well-qualified Church of Christ candidates are available, the University may consider others who are aligned with the Statement of Faith and who are active, engaged members in local congregations aligned with the Statement of Faith and the Employee Policies.

Individuals interested in applying for current faculty openings should apply online with the formal application form. A Letter of Interest and a Curriculum Vitae should be uploaded with the application. Candidates who progress through the process will be contacted to provide two spiritual references, two professional references, a statement of teaching philosophy and an official transcript for all degrees earned.

Individuals interested should contact Dr. Kwame Yeboah, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Chair and Professor, 501-279-5391, or [email protected], to obtain more information.

Salary and rank are determined based on credentials and experience.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry or a closely related field
• A professional degree in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is desirable but not required

Professional Experience & Skills

• Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral experience and/or 2+ years of academic teaching experience
• Prior experience as a faculty member within an ACPE-accredited program is strongly preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, 3.5-year Pharm.D. curriculum
• Experience with active learning strategies, "flipped classroom," and integrated curricula where foundational science is applied to clinical cases
• Experience using learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and assessment software (e.g., ExamSoft)
• Dedication to student outcomes and NAPLEX preparation
• Proven track record or strong interest in laboratory-based research, student supervision, and the stewardship of analytical instrumentation or a focus on the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) within the pharmaceutical sciences, and particularly in medicinal chemistry
• Active membership in relevant professional organizations
• Commitment to service through committee work, student mentorship, and laboratory management

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver didactic and laboratory courses designed to prepare students for the rigors of professional pharmacy practice
• Partner with other faculty on interdisciplinary teaching and research
• Build collaborative relationships with scientists across academia and the pharmaceutical/biomedical industry
• Train and mentor pharmacy students in research and academic development
• Actively participate in faculty governance and institutional committees
• Advance the college’s scholarship metrics through grant submissions, securing external funding, and producing peer-reviewed abstracts, posters, presentations, and publications