Assistant/Associate Professor in Pharmaceutics and/or Pharmacology

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for an Assistant
or Associate Professor (tenure-track/tenured) in all areas of Pharmaceutics and/or Pharmacology. Areas
of preference in pharmacology include immune system pharmacology, cardiovascular pharmacology,
clinical pharmacology, systems pharmacology, and pharmacogenomics. Additional areas of preference in
pharmaceutics include pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), drug formulation, drug delivery, and
innovative bioengineering and 3D printing technologies. Candidates applying their expertise to disease
models that are complementary to existing expertise in the region will be considered with the goal of creating
synergy and adding new research capabilities. In addition, candidates working in disease models that
represent disparities in our majority Hispanic population including diabetes and various forms of cancer
would be highly competitive. Successful candidates will be talented faculty members who will collaborate
in teams to cultivate and embrace excellence in teaching, research, and service in a predominantly
Mexican-American community. This position represents unique opportunities for an outstanding individual
to be a part of shaping/delivering an integrated curriculum and advancing scholarship in the pharmaceutical
sciences in the Pharmacy School at UTEP, a research-intensive university. Appointment is commensurate
with the applicant’s history of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and leadership. The start-up package is
negotiable, and the appointment is expected to begin Spring or Fall 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The recruited faculty member will: (1) demonstrate scholarly activity as evidenced by
publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals; (2) develop collaborations with established graduate
programs at UTEP and neighboring institutions; (3) mentor junior faculty members (for the Associate
Professor rank); (4) develop and maintain a sustainable and extramurally-funded research program; (5)
advance teaching and research skills through faculty development opportunities; (6) provide leadership
through university, professional, scientific and/or community service; (7) work in teams to implement and
deliver an integrated foundational pharmaceutical sciences curriculum using innovative teaching models
that connect science to practice; (8) communicate well across diverse faculty disciplines and student
populations; (9) contribute to the Accreditation Council for Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) accreditation
process; and (10) engage and mentor a culturally diverse Doctor of Pharmacy student body in research
experiences.

UTEP PHARMACY: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) School of Pharmacy
(http://www.utep.edu/pharmacy/) is the only School of Pharmacy providing culturally competent, highly
skilled Pharmacists for the Texas Southwest region. The mission of the School of Pharmacy is to “bridge
borders for access and excellence by transforming pharmacy education, patient care, community service,
research and leadership to benefit a 21st century demographic.” UTEP’s School of Pharmacy will be a
pioneer for excellence in pharmacy education for “Innovation, Diversity, Engagement, Access, and
Leadership (IDEAL).” The University of Texas at El Paso’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by
the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. The School of Pharmacy’s vision is to establish
sustainable and high-quality research programs in basic science, translational practice, clinical practice,
and educational outcomes that align with UTEP’s mission of access and excellence and benefit our
graduating clinical practitioners. In line with this vision, the UTEP School of Pharmacy has developed a
cutting-edge research core housing state-of-the-art equipment that supports the needs of faculty, students,
and their collaborators. The School is also part of the broader UTEP Health (https://www.utep.edu/health/) initiative aimed at elevating the standard of health care in the Paso del Norte region. The initiative will increase the number of healthcare professionals in the Paso Del Norte region with a high-quality education.

About UTEP and El Paso: The University of Texas at El Paso is a Carnegie R1 and Community Engaged
research university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent
higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture,
education, and economy of the community we serve. UTEP enrolls 24,000 students—eighty four percent
of whom are Hispanic, and half of whom are the first in their families to attend college.
The city’s border location makes it an ideal venue for academic programs and research studies on topics
of national interest such as bilingual education/language acquisition, border environment and immigration,
environmental sustainability and infrastructure, health disparities, and international trade and commerce.
The Paso del Norte region’s center for intellectual capital, UTEP is one of the major economic engines in
the region, adding more than $1.4 billion to the local economy annually.

El Paso’s active arts and culture community features the state’s longest-running symphony orchestra, a
nationally recognized chamber music festival, art galleries, museums, and a full schedule of seasonal
events and festivals. UTEP adds to the arts and entertainment scene with an award-winning dinner theater,
music and dance productions, contemporary and student art galleries, and a natural history museum.
For sports fans, the UTEP Miners offer exciting Division I college athletics at several campus venues
including Sun Bowl Stadium, the Don Haskins Center, Kidd Field, University Field and the Helen of Troy
Softball Complex. Southwest University Park, located a mile away in lively downtown El Paso, is home to
the El Paso Chihuahuas, the Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, and the El Paso Locomotive, a
professional soccer team founded in 2019.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a doctoral degree in pharmacology/pharmaceutical
sciences with an emphasis on the expertise areas listed in the Position Description, or a doctoral degree in
a related field from an accredited institution, with documented evidence of:
1) Success in collaborative scholarship, external funding, and/or publications;
2) Evidence of successful teaching in the pharmaceutical sciences or related fields in a higher
education institution;
3) Ability to work effectively as a team with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural,
and socioeconomic backgrounds;
4) Involvement of students in research and/or publication opportunities;
5) Service in their discipline/profession and at the university; and
6) Mentoring of junior faculty (for the Associate/Full Professor rank).

Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of associate professor include an extensive and
continuing body of research published in peer-reviewed scholarly journals. Applicants eligible for the
associate/full professor rank may be considered for leadership opportunities that are available or might
become available within the School of Pharmacy.

Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a postdoctoral experience and/or have
experience in a U.S.-accredited school/college of pharmacy.

BENEFITS: The initial salary is competitive, based on qualifications and experience, and comes with
excellent fringe benefits.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be
accepted until the position is filled. Candidates must submit: 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3)
statement of research goals, 4) statement of teaching philosophy, and 5) contact information for at least
three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Questions should be directed
to either the Chair of the search committee – Dr. Marc Cox (mbcox@utep.edu / Phone number: 915-747-
8187) or the Interim Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences – Dr. Scott Weston (gsweston@utep.edu / Phone
number: 915-747-8242).

To apply, please visit https://www.utep.edu/employment.

Hiring decisions are based on budget approval.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to
an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the
differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share
our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information,
veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with
state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s
right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.