Faculty - School of Pharmacy - Medicinal Chemistry

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Worcester, MA

Type: Full-time

Faculty - School of Pharmacy - Medicinal Chemistry

1567
Worcester, MA, United States

Description
The School of Pharmacy - Worcester/Manchester (SOP-W/M) at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) seeks a full-time faculty member to deliver high quality learning experiences and education for students in the accelerated PharmD and graduate programs. The faculty member will engage in teaching, service and scholarship activities, and works collaboratively with colleagues across the University as well as with the Department Chair. Additionally, the incumbent provides mentorship to students and contributes to the visibility, impact and reputation of the University and its programs through research and scholarly engagement. The selected candidate will have instructional responsibilities for teaching classroom, laboratory, online courses to PharmD and graduate students. Subject matters may include Medicinal Chemistry or related courses including Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, and Molecular Therapeutics. Rank and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Deliver didactic, laboratory and/or experiential instruction via multiple formats (in-person, online, or in a ‘blended' format) in the accelerated PharmD and graduate programs
Use distance education (DE) technology to deliver didactic teaching between the Worcester and Manchester campus locations, and vice versa
Travel, occasionally, between the Manchester and Worcester campus for teaching responsibilities
Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria
Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate real-world applications of concepts covered
Conduct ongoing course development and assessment; provide student mentoring; and support student activities such as health fairs and service projects
Participate in service activities; serve on committees; serve on regional, state, or national organization committees and volunteer activities; represent the program and University in/at community functions; attend School and institutional activities such as Commencement and ceremonies; and support such health fairs and service projects
Participate in scholarship resulting in conference presentations, publishable manuscripts, peer-reviewed instructional materials, or other outcomes consistent with expectations for scholarly activities described in the University's Faculty Manual
Use the University's learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students
Advise and assist students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms
Attend and participate in monthly School and Department meetings, University ceremonies, and other major events, and serves as a member of University, School and/or Department committees, as assigned
Contribute to periodic reviews and revisions of departmental course offerings
Maintain advanced knowledge in discipline and areas of expertise
Build and maintain relationships with professional organizations involved with the healthcare sector
Conduct and mentor PharmD and/or graduate students in original research and related forms of scholarship in areas of expertise
Publish study results, reports, and reviews in peer-reviewed journals and present results
Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor

Requirements
Required:

PhD in Medicinal Chemistry or a closely related discipline in the pharmaceutical/biomedical sciences (e.g., Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Drug Discovery)
Prior teaching experience at a college/university level, preferably in a PharmD program; candidates applying at the Associate Professor rank must demonstrate a record of prior teaching in Medicinal Chemistry or related disciplines in both small and large class settings
Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and/or professional education and student success
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals)
Record of scholarly activities commensurate with an academic appointment
Evidence of teaching excellence
Experience in and/or willingness to learn to use distant education (DE) and online teaching technology in live, synchronous classroom teaching between two campus locations and online audience, respectively
Ability to work with/learn to use classroom learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard)
Ability to work with/learn to use electronic examination/testing platforms (e.g., ExamSoft)

Physical Requirements:

Work requires sitting, standing and walking as part of classroom instruction
Must be able to use technology, such as typing and manipulating a mouse/mouse pad
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs

Compensation
Hiring Range: $100,000 - $130,000

Assistant Professor: $100,000 - $110,000

Associate Professor: $110,000 - $120,000

Professor: $120,000 - $130,000

About Us

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Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our employees while supporting the MCPHS strategic plan. MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.

Job Details

$100,000.00 - $130,000.00

Pay Transparency

The pay range associated with this posting reflects the amount the University reasonably expects to pay for this role at this time. Salary offers are determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications as well as internal equity, market data, and pay in comparison to similarly situated employees doing comparable work.

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