Assistant Professor Pharmaceutical Biochemistry

Position Description:
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at North Dakota State University invites applications for tenure-track faculty position in Pharmaceutical Biochemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor, with appointment beginning on or after August 16, 2019. Candidates should have at least two years of postdoctoral experience with a strong record of scholarship, and possess good interpersonal skills and effective written and oral communication skills. Preference will be given to applicants with training and research expertise in broad aspects of Pharmaceutical Sciences, as well as with a strong teaching experience. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally funded research program, teach and mentor graduate students. 1. Faculty position in Pharmaceutical Biochemistry: Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry, or closely related field. Responsibility includes teaching basic level pharmaceutical biochemistry to undergraduate pre-Pharmacy students. Responsibility includes teaching basic level Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry to undergraduate pre-Pharmacy students.

A competitive salary and a start-up package will be provided commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Currently, the department has 14 faculty members, 30 doctoral students and 8 post-doctoral fellows/research associates, participates in a NIH -funded ($11 million) Center of Biomedical Research Excellence in Pancreatic Cancer and is funded by several NIH RO1 and other grants in drug delivery, obesity, diabetes, cancer, respiratory and cardiovascular pharmacology. Fargo is a rapidly growing city with renowned organizations such as Sanford Health, Microsoft Corp., and Deere & Company (John Deere). Additional information about the Department and University can be obtained at www.ndsu.edu/pharmacy.
Application deadline is November 15th, 2018, or thereafter until the position is filled. Submit electronically resume, description of research interests and future plans, statement of teaching philosophy, and names and contact information of three references to: For Pharmaceutical Biochemistry http://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/9621. For further information please contact: Dr. Estelle Leclerc, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, e-mail: Estelle.Leclerc@ndsu.edu or 701-231-5187.
NDSU is an equal opportunity institution. Women and traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry, or closely related field.
At least two years of postdoctoral experience with a strong record of scholarship, and possess good interpersonal skills and effective written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants with training and research expertise in broad aspects of Pharmaceutical Sciences, as well as with a strong teaching experience.

Open Until Filled: Yes
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. • 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Location (City, State): Fargo, ND

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Research Plan

Optional Documents

1. Veterans Preference Claim Form (DD214)
2. Veterans Administration Letter
3. Other Document 1
4. Other Document 2
5. Other Document 3