Assistant Professor of Physiology and Pharmacology

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences invites applications from dynamic scholars with expertise in molecular and cellular physiology and/or pharmacology committed to excellence in teaching and innovative research to join our collaborative faculty. This position has a primary teaching focus in physiology and pharmacology courses within high education programs of Doctor of Pharmacy, Ph.D. and M.S. of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences, and Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Coordinating one or more courses in team-taught curriculum is required. The successful candidate will establish a robust, externally funded research program that complements and bolsters existing departmental research expertise while mentoring undergraduate, professional, and graduate students in laboratory and classroom settings. Academic advising for students of bachelor of pharmaceutical sciences, and Doctor of Pharmacy or pre-pharmacy is required. Serving on committees at departmental, school, and university level is expected. Active participation in departmental, school, and university events is expected. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work collegially.

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Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

No Visa Sponsorship:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

The University offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation package, including tuition remission.

To apply, please submit the following:

Your research plan should be submitted with the required documents as one of the optional documents or with the Teaching Philosophy.

For more information, please contact Dr. Bhaskara R. Jasti, Chair Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211.

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AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.