The College of Pharmacy at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center invites applications for a full-time 12-month tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
We seek a highly motivated research-intensive scientist with a strong commitment to scholarly excellence, collaborative science, teaching, and mentoring. The successful candidate will establish and sustain an externally funded research program and contribute to teaching in our undergraduate B.S., professional Pharm.D., and graduate M.S. Ph.D. programs. Additional responsibilities include service to the Department, College, University, and broader scientific community in alignment with institutional mission and strategic priorities.
Research Environment
The UNM College of Pharmacy is consistently ranked among the top colleges of pharmacy in NIH funding and is part of a vibrant research community within the UNM Health Sciences Center-the states largest integrated academic health complex. Faculty benefit from extensive collaborative opportunities, including:
• Three NIH Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBREs) • Metals in Biology & Medicine • Autophagy, Inflammation & Metabolism • Brain & Behavioral Health • An NIH-funded P42 Superfund Research Program • A P50 Health Disparities Center • Partnerships with the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, School of Medicine, Clinical & Translational Science Center, and Biomedical Engineering.
External collaborations with Lovelace Biomedical and the Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories. The UNM campus is located in Albuquerque, a culturally rich and geographically diverse city offering a high quality of life year-round, outdoor activities, and a vibrant arts and cuisine scene.
Why work at UNM?
For firsthand information on why UNM is a great place to work and learn, visit UNM Proud to hear directly from University employees, faculty, students, and alumni. In addition to all the University has to offer, you have the added benefit of living in New Mexico, a land rich with art, history, culture, and outdoor activities, all with a very affordable cost of living. For more about life in New Mexico, visit NewMexicoTrue. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Positions
UNM has a number of positions available for staff, faculty, and student employees in various academic fields and levels of experience. Everyone hired into the UNM community serves a vital role in supporting our mission. We’re here to educate and encourage students to develop the values, habits of mind, knowledge, and skills that they need to be enlightened citizens, contribute to the state and national economies, and lead satisfying lives.