Job description
As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent a wide range of faith traditions and worldviews, the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Marian University, Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-WCOM) is seeking applicants for a 12-month tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacology. The successful candidate will join our collaborative academic community to contribute to the education of medical students and our Master of Biomedical Science Students, while supporting our Catholic Franciscan mission through a commitment to service and the holistic development of future physicians. Our curriculum emphasizes an integrated understanding of basic and clinical sciences to prepare students for practical, compassionate patient care.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with a team of dedicated faculty to design and deliver pharmacology content as part of a comprehensive, systems-based medical curriculum. Faculty at MU-WCOM play a pivotal role in facilitating an in-depth comprehension of the human body’s normal processes, as well as the integration and regulation of these processes in both health and disease. This role will primarily involve instructing students in concepts related to the pharmacology of human health and the mechanisms underlying the development of various disease states. While the position encompasses a broad range of pharmacology topics, a background in neuropharmacology is of particular interest to enhance the depth and breadth of our curriculum. Opportunities also exist for teaching within your area of specific expertise within pharmacology or related disciplines. If you are passionate about education, pharmacology, and positively impacting the next generation of medical professionals, we encourage you to apply and be part of our academic community built on the inspired vision and values of our Franciscan heritage.
MU-WCOM, established as Indiana’s second medical college in 2013, places a strong emphasis on holistic patient care, addressing the mind, body, and spirit to uncover the root causes of illnesses and optimize health. MU-WCOM is housed in the state-of-the-art Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences, which features The Browning Anatomy Lab equipped with 36 cadaveric dissection stations, each with computer terminals. Additionally, we have The Hill Rom Simulation Center, offering students realistic, hands-on training in a safe and controlled environment. Our faculty and students benefit from access to nationally recognized hospitals, research facilities, community outreach clinics, and other medical organizations. Join us in shaping the future of medical education and healthcare delivery by becoming part of the MU-WCOM community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
- Provide instruction primarily to medical students in the DO program in various content components of pharmacology.
- Collaborate with MU-WCOM faculty in the design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the curriculum.
- Prepare students for success in pharmacology on the NBOME COMLEX-USA Level 1 exam and in their clinical rotations.
- Develop and maintain an active research program in pharmacology or a related discipline that contributes to scientific knowledge, supports student involvement in scholarship, and fosters opportunities for external funding and collaboration.
- Demonstrate excellence in scholarly activity through student-engaged research that leads to the creation and dissemination of new knowledge.
- Contribute to MU-WCOM, the University, and broader community through service, including participation and leadership in committees, professional societies, and student mentorship.
- Support the Catholic Franciscan mission of Marian University by fostering inclusive excellence, modeling values such as service, respect for diversity, holistic student development, and advancing a culture of transformative education.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD or PharmD
- Strong interest in teaching; prior experience in professional and/or graduate-level education preferred
- Record of scholarly activity consistent with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
How to apply
For Consideration All Applications Require:
- Cover Letter
- Current resume or CV
- Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests/approvah
- Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the “My Presence” section of the applicant profile.
- Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.
Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:
Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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