Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lexington, Kentucky

Posting Details

PharmD and/or PhD

Candidates should possess a broad range of teaching abilities in the pharmaceutical sciences and have the ability to make immediate contributions to the existing PharmD curriculum, as well as the future undergraduate courses in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Candidates should have teaching experience or exhibit potential for teaching excellence.

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The College of Pharmacy invites applications for a 9-month faculty position in the lecturer title series, with an anticipated Fall 2024 start date. We seek candidates with diverse - and experiences who can contribute to student success in academic education and help grow the College’s new undergraduate academic programs.

The ideal candidate will possess a PharmD, PhD, or both. Candidates should possess a broad range of teaching abilities in the pharmaceutical/biologic sciences and have the ability to make immediate contributions to the existing PharmD curriculum, as well as future undergraduate courses in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Candidates should have teaching experience or exhibit potential for teaching excellence.

This position will provide support to a new undergraduate degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences. We seek a colleague with experience in laboratory management, mentoring undergraduate research, and experiential education. Successful applicants will demonstrate enthusiasm for undergraduate education and possess a vision for growing the College of Pharmacy’s undergraduate programs.

The lecture title series is a permanent position with a new multi-year contract offered each academic year. Anticipated distribution of effort is as follows: 75% teaching, 15% service, 5% research, and 5% professional development.

The University of Kentucky, the College of Pharmacy, and the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences are strongly committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Therefore, we highly encourage applications from and nominations of candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups. To learn more about our College’s perspective on diversity, equity, and inclusion, see our Vision, Mission, and Value Statements and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Web Page.

A primary mission of The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy is to improve health by developing innovative approaches for the treatment of disease. Our faculty create and lead collaborative, interdisciplinary efforts within our University’s dynamic and growing research and clinical enterprises, with a particular focus on translating discoveries to impact patients. The College of Pharmacy resides in a 286,000 sq. ft. building located next to the Biomedical Biological Sciences Research Building and the recently opened Healthy Kentucky Research Building that also houses pharmacy faculty. All three buildings are at the center of the combined medical and academic campus, facilitating close interactions with other departments and centers at the University of Kentucky. These include nationally recognized centers of excellence in neuroscience (Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center, Kentucky Neuroscience Institute), cancer (Markey Cancer Center an NCI-comprehensive Cancer Center), cardiovascular disease (Saha Cardiovascular Research Center, Gill Heart and Vascular Institute), clinical/translational research (Center for Clinical and Translational Science), and interprofessional education (Center for Interprofessional and Community Health Education). The College houses research centers that cultivate and provide expertise in all aspects of drug research from T1 to T4. These include the Molecular Modeling and Biopharmaceuticals Center, the Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice, the Center for Pharmaceutical Research and Innovation and the institute for Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy. The College of Pharmacy is also home to a COBRE grant in Translational and Chemical Biology, a primary mission of which is to support junior faculty in their research and career development. In addition, the College of Pharmacy works with other Colleges on campus to develop collaborative research teams by funding programs like the “igniting research collaborations” program.

Application Materials
Application materials must include:

1) Curriculum vitae,

2) Cover letter describing qualifications and interest in undergraduate education

3) Undergraduate course proposal including a) course description b) key learning outcomes c) an example assignment demonstrating high impact learning practices (under specific request 1),

4) Teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence (under specific request 2),

5) Diversity statement detailing the candidate’s and experience with and commitment to diversity and inclusion in their academic responsibilities (under specific request 3)

6) Names of three people who may be contacted for reference letters.

*Items 2-5 should not exceed 2 pages each (8 pages total)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by May 31, 2024.

For questions about the position or application materials, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Eric Welch (eric.welch@uky.edu).

For questions regarding submitting application materials, contact UK Human Resources ( UKJobs@email.uky.edu or call 859-257-9555, option 2). Assessment of candidate applications will start immediately, with an anticipated interview schedule beginning in late May.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.