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Position: Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical and Graduate Life Sciences (Pharmacology)
Department: Pharmaceutical and Graduate Life Sciences
Campus: Fort Wayne, IN
Target Hire Date: January 2027
Manchester University invites applications for a 10-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical and Graduate Life Sciences (Pharmacology). The successful candidate will join the College of Health Professions, School of Pharmacy, to teach in a dynamic, collaborative environment that emphasizes the teacher-scholar model and innovation in pharmacy education. The faculty member will contribute to teaching, scholarship, and service within the program.
What You'll Do:
Teaching (60%)
- Deliver high-quality instruction in pharmacology and related areas through in-person and distance formats.
- Collaborate with colleagues to design and refine curriculum that reflects emerging trends in pharmacy practice.
- Serve as a course coordinator and develop elective offerings aligned with expertise.
- Mentor and model professional excellence for pharmacy students.
Scholarship (20%)
- Maintain an active scholarly agenda in pharmacology, including discovery, application, integration, or teaching scholarship.
- Pursue fundable research aligned with institutional priorities.
- Publish and present scholarly work and collaborate across disciplines.
Service (20%)
- Participate in departmental, college, and university governance.
- Mentor students and junior faculty.
- Engage in professional organizations, community outreach, and initiatives that promote student success.
What You'll Need:
- Ph.D. or terminal degree in pharmaceutical sciences with a focus in pharmacology.
- Qualifications appropriate for appointment at the assistant or associate professor rank.
- A strong understanding of pharmacy education and interdisciplinary health sciences collaboration.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Enthusiasm for innovative teaching methods and evolving educational technologies.
Why Manchester University? At MU, we:
- Inclusive, Values-Driven Culture - We respect every individual and foster integrity, compassion, and service.
- Work-Life Balance - Generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits - Comprehensive health coverage, retirement contributions, and tuition remission.
- Professional Growth - Tuition-free classes, development opportunities, and scholarly engagement.
- Wellness & Perks - Free PERC membership, caregiver leave, and employee assistance programs.
For more information about the position, please review the job description attached to this posting.
To apply, please select the "Apply" button to begin the application process and submit a cover letter, curriculum vita/resume, teaching philosophy, and evidence of effective teaching.
Manchester University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to respecting the infinite worth of every individual.
We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
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Manchester University, IN
Manchester University is an independent, liberal arts university with a campus in North Manchester, Ind., where approximately 1,300 students choose from at least 60 areas of undergraduate study, two master's programs and 21 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Our second campus in Fort Wayne is home to the Manchester University College of Pharmacy, where graduates are awarded the Pharm.D. Doctoral degree.
Manchester has a distinctive commitment to developing respect for ethnic, cultural and religious pluralism and an international consciousness. Manchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition. As an institution rooted in the tradition of the Church of the Brethren, Manchester University values learning, faith, service, integrity, diversity, and community.
100 to 499 employees
http://www.manchester.edu