Virginia Commonwealth University
Asst/Assoc Professor, BS Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dept. of Medicinal Chemistry,
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23220
Assistant Or Associate Professor In The Department Of Medicinal Chemistry
The Bachelor of Sciences in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) Degree Program in VCU School of Pharmacy (SOP) invites you to apply to our non-tenure track (term) faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry. This full-time position will provide primarily teaching (70-80% effort) in the new BSPS Degree Program, ensuring that the undergraduate students receive a high-quality education that prepares them for their chosen career track in pharmaceutical sciences or healthcare fields. The preferred start date for this position is July 2025. Key Responsibilities This non-tenure track (term) Faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry will primarily teach applied sciences content in medicinal chemistry, drug discovery & development, and pharmaceutical sciences in the undergraduate BSPS Degree Program. The faculty member should have strong training in and also be able to teach basic science content including organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, molecular and cellular biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and pharmacology. The faculty member will assume teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate BSPS Degree Program, with potential occasional teaching opportunities in the graduate (MS/PhD) and/or professional (PharmD) degree program(s). A secondary purpose of the position is to contribute to the scholarly work in his/her area of interest. Position Responsibilities Teaching: The Faculty Member will have teaching responsibilities in didactic, laboratory, and experiential education courses in the undergraduate BSPS Degree Program. Possible course assignments may include but are not limited to: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences, Molecules to Medicines, Analytical Methods in Pharmaceutical Sciences Laboratory, Principles of Drug Action, Molecular and Cellular Therapeutics, and the 2-semester Capstone and Seminar courses. Scholarship: The Faculty Member will conduct scholarship (broadly defined) in the area of Medicinal Chemistry (broadly defined), potentially through collaborations with established faculty members in the Department, SOP, University, or externally. The successful applicant will conduct and publish some scholarship in their chosen field, commensurate with the time (10-20% effort) and resources provided. Service: The Faculty Member will serve on departmental, School, and/or University committees as assigned, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc. Required Qualifications Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline. Postdoctoral or advanced training experience in design, discovery and development of drugs for the treatment of human diseases or related areas OR 5+ years of experience in Pharmaceutical Industry or an Allied Field (Life Sciences, Biotechnology, etc). Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty/staff member at VCU. Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. The faculty member should have strong training in and also be able to teach basic science content including organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, molecular and cellular biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and pharmacology. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please contact the search committee chair, Keith C. Ellis (kcellis@vcu.edu), Director of the Bachelor of Sciences in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) Degree Program, for questions/clarifications regarding this position. Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty Full time equivalent: 100 Tenure: Ineligible Rank: Open Months: 12 Department: School of Pharmacy - Medicinal Chemistry Salary: Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Contact Information: Contact Name: Keith C. Ellis Contact Email: kcellis@vcu.edu
The Bachelor of Sciences in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) Degree Program in VCU School of Pharmacy (SOP) invites you to apply to our non-tenure track (term) faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry. This full-time position will provide primarily teaching (70-80% effort) in the new BSPS Degree Program, ensuring that the undergraduate students receive a high-quality education that prepares them for their chosen career track in pharmaceutical sciences or healthcare fields. The preferred start date for this position is July 2025. Key Responsibilities This non-tenure track (term) Faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry will primarily teach applied sciences content in medicinal chemistry, drug discovery & development, and pharmaceutical sciences in the undergraduate BSPS Degree Program. The faculty member should have strong training in and also be able to teach basic science content including organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, molecular and cellular biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and pharmacology. The faculty member will assume teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate BSPS Degree Program, with potential occasional teaching opportunities in the graduate (MS/PhD) and/or professional (PharmD) degree program(s). A secondary purpose of the position is to contribute to the scholarly work in his/her area of interest. Position Responsibilities Teaching: The Faculty Member will have teaching responsibilities in didactic, laboratory, and experiential education courses in the undergraduate BSPS Degree Program. Possible course assignments may include but are not limited to: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences, Molecules to Medicines, Analytical Methods in Pharmaceutical Sciences Laboratory, Principles of Drug Action, Molecular and Cellular Therapeutics, and the 2-semester Capstone and Seminar courses. Scholarship: The Faculty Member will conduct scholarship (broadly defined) in the area of Medicinal Chemistry (broadly defined), potentially through collaborations with established faculty members in the Department, SOP, University, or externally. The successful applicant will conduct and publish some scholarship in their chosen field, commensurate with the time (10-20% effort) and resources provided. Service: The Faculty Member will serve on departmental, School, and/or University committees as assigned, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc. Required Qualifications Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline. Postdoctoral or advanced training experience in design, discovery and development of drugs for the treatment of human diseases or related areas OR 5+ years of experience in Pharmaceutical Industry or an Allied Field (Life Sciences, Biotechnology, etc). Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty/staff member at VCU. Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. The faculty member should have strong training in and also be able to teach basic science content including organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, molecular and cellular biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and pharmacology. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please contact the search committee chair, Keith C. Ellis (kcellis@vcu.edu), Director of the Bachelor of Sciences in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) Degree Program, for questions/clarifications regarding this position. Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty Full time equivalent: 100 Tenure: Ineligible Rank: Open Months: 12 Department: School of Pharmacy - Medicinal Chemistry Salary: Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Contact Information: Contact Name: Keith C. Ellis Contact Email: kcellis@vcu.edu