Assistant/Associate Professor of Neuropharmacology



Department:
SOM KC Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
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Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics

Position Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor of Neuropharmacology

Job Family Group:
Academic

Job Description Summary:
The University of Kansas Medical Center's School of Medicine seeks an outstanding basic scientist to join the faculty of the Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics. This is a 12-month, full-time, Basic Science, Tenure-track position in the School of Medicine to develop and conduct an independent research program, to teach and mentor medical and graduate students, and serve the KUMC community. The appointment will be made at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, commensurate with experience.

The department seeks strong applicants with a demonstrated track record of publications and interdisciplinary collaborations, with a focus in neuropharmacology, including cellular or systems neuropharmacology, receptor signaling, pharmacogenomics of neurodegenerative disorders, addiction and depression, or related areas. Technical expertise in areas related to advanced imaging, model creation, and genetic/molecular dissection is desirable. Opportunities exist and will be encouraged for collaborations with faculty in the departments of Neurology, Psychiatry, or Medicine, as well as multiple other centers, including the Kansas Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center, and the KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.

The position will require teaching and mentoring in the medical curriculum and graduate programs, including PhD programs in Pharmacology and Toxicology. Applications will be considered from early- or mid-career scientists. Academic appointment, compensation, and start-up package at the Assistant or Associate Professor level will be competitive and commensurate with experience, scientific accomplishments, and needs.

Appointments at the Assistant Professor rank are accompanied by an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion to Associate Professor include significant achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service that enhance the mission and reputation of the University. The award of tenure is based on the potential for sustained contributions, performing beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation. The expectation is that the investigator will maintain an extramurally funded research program that engages peer researchers and trainees.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an externally funded research program in neuropharmacology.
• Establish collaborations with KUMC colleagues in the basic sciences and partner with faculty in clinical departments such as Neurology, Psychiatry, or Internal Medicine.
• Collaborate with other faculty members as part of interdisciplinary research teams.
• Contribute to the educational enrichment of medical and/or graduate students in topics related to neuro- and general pharmacology.
• Be involved in graduate student education for the Pharmacology and Toxicology degree programs and the KUMC Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in the Biomedical Sciences.
• Prepare and present lectures and participate in small group teaching and facilitation.
• Serve on committees at KUMC and in the Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics.
• Participate in departmental committees, activities, and faculty meetings.
• Provide other services to the department, school, university, and community, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with external investigators in areas of expertise.
• Participate in journal peer review, study section service, and organization of national and international scientific events.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not usually subject the employee to any unpleasant elements.

Required Qualifications

Education: PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree in biological sciences related to cellular or systems neuropharmacology or neurobiology and significant research experience in those domains.

Work Experience:

• History of or potential to develop and maintain an externally funded research program.
• Evidence of high-quality, peer-reviewed publications in related areas.
• Ability to work both individually and collaboratively within a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
• Documented expertise in neuropharmacology and neurobiology research using cutting-edge technologies.
• Potential to participate in teaching medical students and to mentor and supervise graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Strong publication record and success in obtaining NIH or other types of extramural funding.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in academic or private health-related research environment.
• Evidence of effective teaching in courses related to neuro- and general pharmacology programs.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter/Resume

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Assistant-Associate-Professor-of-Neuropharmacology_JR007688 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR007688.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination






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