Faculty.Professor.Professor - Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh
Tenured Professor
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Pharmacy

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy is seeking a highly motivated individual for a Tenured Professor position. Candidates should have an exceptional scientific research record with a Minimum of 4+ years’ experience in a cancer center or university setting. The ideal candidate will have research experience in in drug discovery and development in the area of neuro-oncology. Candidates must have a PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent with a track-record in extramural funding-driven research.

The successful applicant is expected to establish and lead an independent laboratory, which will be sustained by extramural funding. In addition to research, applicants are also expected to teach in the graduate and professional degree programs of the School of Pharmacy. This position will also be expected to develop online masters or other graduate level degrees, certificates, or other educational programs. We offer a competitive start-up package. The salary for this calendar-year appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The University of Pittsburgh ranks #7 in the nation in NIH funding in 2025. Pitt Pharmacy ranks #7 in total research funding among schools of pharmacy (FY2024) and is a leader in education, research, and practice. It is one of six schools of the health sciences that are located with nine other schools on the Oakland (main) Campus of the University of Pittsburgh. The School of Pharmacy partners with UPMC, which is one of the leading integrated health care delivery networks in the country; the NCI-designated UPMC Hillman Cancer Center; the University of Pittsburgh’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI); and the University of Pittsburgh's life sciences innovation project BioForge. The partnerships include state-of-the-art research, pharmacy services, patient care and teaching support. For more information about the School of Pharmacy, visit http://www.pharmacy.pitt.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online at Home | Talent Center: Careers at Pitt | University of Pittsburgh Requisition #26004967 and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a summary of research accomplishments, as well as a description of 3 future research projects (no more than 5 pages). In addition, statements of teaching philosophy (1 page), service accomplishments summary (1 page), and the names and contact information of four individuals who will serve as references.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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