Assistant Professor, Educator

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day.

The Department of Pharmacology and Systems Physiology (PSP) at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, invites applications for a faculty position (open rank). The Department provides exciting opportunities to build an internationally recognized research program leveraging the current strengths of the department, including cardiovascular physiology, systems biology, and neuroscience. A successful candidate is expected to incorporate state-of-the-art, interdisciplinary approaches in pharmacology and/or physiology, develop a high-profile program of scholarly research, and excel in teaching and mentoring at the graduate level. Candidates that incorporate computational and/or mathematical modeling approaches are encouraged to apply. All faculty are expected to participate in the department’s teaching mission of graduate, medical and undergraduate courses, and demonstrate a commitment to service within the university and at the national level.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and diverse department, with new leadership. The Department houses cutting-edge facilities that support research areas that include intravital microscopy, in vitro and in vivo models of disease, rodent behavioral assessment, and membrane and cell physiology. Research efforts are further supported by numerous core facilities within both UC College of Medicine (https://med.uc.edu/research/core-facilities) and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

(https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/research/cores). The combination of a large, major research university with a diverse, family-oriented community makes Cincinnati an ideal environment for work-life balance. Cincinnati is one of America's most livable cities, ranked 5th on Forbes' 2015 list of Most Affordable Cities.

Salary will be commensurate based on experience and accompanied by a highly competitive start-up package. There is also a substantial retirement savings plan.

Applicants must complete and submit an official application at jobs.uc.edu that includes: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a summary of their current and future research program and vision (up to 3 pages), 4) a one-page summary of their teaching experience and/or teaching philosophy, and 5) the names and contact information of 3 references as a single PDF file.

Essential Functions

• Attend meetings, participate in governance, prepare materials for teaching
• Evaluate and develop curriculum for department and/or college
• Conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars
• Serve as an academic adviser for students and evaluate student coursework
• Serve on college or university committees and participate in curriculum development activities
• Serve on graduate committees, supervise laboratories (where appropriate), independent study activities, and off-campus learning
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of his or her responsibilities
• Render service to the professional or lay community which is relevant to the individual’s academic specialty
• Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications
• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Required Education
Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree with emphasis in Pharmacology, Physiology or a related discipline, and a minimum of 2 years post-doctoral experience. 

Required Experience

Additional Qualifications Considered
A demonstrated record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications. Candidates applying for above the level of Assistant Professor, must demonstrate a strong record of securing external funding, a sustained record of excellent research productivity, and an outstanding national reputation in their field.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands

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