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Assistant Professor

North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC, USA
Posted on Jun 8, 2022

Assistant Professor

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Posting Details

Position Information
Working Title Assistant Professor
Position Number 611098
Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track Yes
FTE 1=9/10 month -Faculty only
If time limited, duration date
Position Overview
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences supports the College of Health and Sciences commitment to excellence in scholarship, teaching and service. The department engages in interdisciplinary teaching and research that provides relevant real world expertise required by students to become skilled scientists, to excel intellectually and professionally in a global environment, and to pursue careers in science and management or continue their education in graduate school.
The department mission is to establish education (BS, MS, PhD) programs that will prepare students with scientific competency and hands-on laboratory experience to pursue careers in the pharmaceutics, clinical trial research organizations and biotechnology industry.
Primary Purpose of Position
The College of Health and Sciences at North Carolina Central University is looking for a qualified candidate for tenure-track Assistant Professor of Clinical Trial Research in the Department of Pharmaceutical Science. The candidate is expected to have 75 percent teaching and 25 percent research load. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new courses and teaching existing courses in Clinical Trials/Research Sciences. The candidate is expected to conduct clinical trial research, write manuscripts, submit grant applications, collaborating with industry partners, and train student in research, and serve on Department, College, and University committees.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful candidate should have a thorough knowledge of regulatory sciences, good clinical practice (GCP), clinical trials management, including the ability to design, monitor, and analyze clinical trials research data. Working knowledge of local, state and federal regulations in clinical trial management is desired. The candidate should possess highly effective verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills
Minimum Education/Experience
The position requires a doctorate degree in a scientific field relevant to clinical trials research (e.g., Ph.D., Dr.PH, PhrmD, or equivalent). A minimum of one year of clinical trial research work experience is also strongly preferred. Individuals in scientific fields unrelated to clinical trials who have documented work experience in clinical trials research for several years will also be considered.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
No
Equal Opportunity Employer
North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Function Instructional
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
To teach three 3-credit courses per semester, to develop new courses as needed, and to supervise students, as assigned by the department chair.
Function Research
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
To conduct independent research projects, publish scientific findings in peer-reviewed journals and to apply for extramural research grant.
Function Public Service
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
Provide community service to the department and college by serving on committees
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number EPA02482P
Open Date 06/07/2022
Date desired for closing or initial review
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Date Position Available 08/01/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
The finalist will be required to submit an official transcript and submit a background investigation.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
  4. Letter of Recommendation 1
  5. Letter of Recommendation 2
  6. Letter of Recommendation 3
  7. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document
  2. DD-214 (for Veterans Only)

Supplemental Questions

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