KCOM - Assistant Professor Pharmacology
ATSU

The Department of Pharmacology, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks to fill a full-time, tenure-track, 12-month assistant professor position that is 100% funded by the Institution. Applicants must have a PhD, DO, MD, DO/PhD, or MD/PhD degree, and at least two years of postdoctoral training with evidence of significant productivity. Training in pharmacology is preferred, but other fields will be considered. The successful candidate will lecture to medical, dental, and biomedical science students, maintain a productive, independent research program, and actively seek external research funding. Salary will be based on experience, and the institution will provide research startup funds. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, three representative publications, a summary of teaching experience, and a statement of professional goals along with the names and contact information of at least three professional references in an email to: Dr. Keith Elmslie <kelmslie@atsu.edu>, Chairperson, Department of Pharmacology, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, A.T. Still University of Health Sciences. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The A.T. Still University of Health Sciences is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and qualified women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Major Job Duties

• Participate in the teaching mission of the department
• Perform independent, externally funded basic science research or other scholarly activity
• Contribute to the academic mission of the University through professional service at the school level, University level, and in professional organizations at the local, regional, national, and/or international level

Skills and Requirements

• A PhD, DO, MD, DO/PhD, or MD/PhD degree
• At least two years of postdoctoral training with evidence of significant productivity
• Training in pharmacology is preferred, but other fields will be considered
• Work efficiently as a team member
• Work independently
• Be tactful and work well within a larger organization
• Work well without direct supervision
• Accept responsibility, but know when to ask for help or advice
• Dependable
• Self-correcting in terms of achieving goals
• Personable, non-judgmental, patient and work well with others
• A natural interest in medical education

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

Qualifications

Skills

Responsibility Intermediate
Flexibility Intermediate
Problem Solving Ability Intermediate
Diplomacy & Tact Intermediate
Multitasking Intermediate
Team Player Intermediate
Prioritization Intermediate
Organizing Intermediate
Interpersonal Intermediate
Communication Intermediate

Experience

3-5 years: Independent research/scholarly activity
3-5 years: Effecting teaching (a medical setting is helpful)
3-5 years: Experience with budgets (helpful)
3-5 years: Administrative experience (helpful)

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