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Assistant/Associate Professor- Pharmacology & Neuroscience


University of North Texas


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Bryan, TX | United States


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Posting Title Assistant/Associate Professor- Pharmacology & Neuroscience Department HSC-Pharmacology & Neuroscience-302700 College/School School of Biomedical Sciences/NTERI Job Location Fort Worth Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Retirement Eligibility ORP Eligible Additional Retirement Information

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The Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience (P&N) is internationally recognized for its commitment to impactful biomedical research, robust education of future health care providers, outstanding graduate training, and selfless community outreach. The P&N Department is the faculty home to several research institutes that organize and support focused, basic and translational multidisciplinary research efforts in, including the North Texas Eye Research Institute (NTERI).

Position Summary

The University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC), located in the charming Cultural District of Fort Worth, Texas, is nationally recognized for its medical school, graduate student education, and health professions, pharmacy, and public health programs. The Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience (P&N) is internationally recognized for its commitment to impactful biomedical research, robust education of future healthcare providers, outstanding graduate training, and selfless community outreach. The P&N Department is the faculty home to several research institutes that organize and support focused, basic and translational multidisciplinary research efforts, including the North Texas Eye Research Institute (NTERI).

The P&N Department and NTERI of the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) at Fort Worth are jointly seeking to hire a dynamic Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacology & Neuroscience with an established research program in eye research to join our team. Preference will be given to candidates with active research programs in ocular microbiology/immunology and/or retinal pathobiology and disease(s).

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, or an allied life sciences discipline, and a minimum of 4 years of postdoctoral experience.

The successful candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

* Extensive research experience as evidenced by multiple publications in vision, microbiology/immunology and/or retinal fields.
* Experience with graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows, mentoring.
* Experience with teaching microbiology/immunology and vision-related topics at the graduate level.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to the candidates with following additional qualifications:

* A track record of scholarly excellence as evidenced by current extramural funding.
* Teaching experience in a graduate program.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required License / Registration / Certification Physical Requirements Carrying, Lifting up to 50 pounds, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Walking, Writing, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate Area of Specialty Ocular Research Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position. EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

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Teaching and mentoring of graduate students.

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Advancing an already established, high-quality record of peer-reviewed publications in vision-focused research.

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Participating in the activities of departmental committees.

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Maintaining a safe work environment, including ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal legislation, and the undertaking of risk assessments.

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Collaborating within and outside the School of Biomedical Sciences.

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Seeking extramural support in both individual and collaborative manners to support high quality research.

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Supervising students, postdoctoral trainees, and technical staff undertaking research projects.

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Participating in UNTHSC-wide, as well as local, national, and international, service activities.

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Upholding high professional standards and leading by example.

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Pursuing additional professional and service activities as assigned by the P&N Department Chair and the NTERI Executive Director.

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Promoting the mission, vision, and values of UNTHSC.

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