Texas
A&M University-Kingsville
Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy
Faculty
Positions
Irma
Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy at Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMU-K)
invites applications for several new, full-time, tenure-track faculty positions.
TAMU-K, a state supported institution, is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000
that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the
northeast, and the border with Mexico is about 120 miles.
A
new state-of-the-art building to house the College of Pharmacy is under
construction and is scheduled for occupation in March 2005.
An inaugural class of 65 Doctor of Pharmacy students will begin classes
in the fall of 2005. By the fourth year, the College will have 44 full-time
faculty and 20 professional/clerical staff.
Pharmacy
Administration – Assistant/Associate Professor – Applicants should have a
Ph.D. in Social and Administrative Sciences in Pharmacy or a related area with a
pharmacy emphasis.
Pharmaceutics
– Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (two positions) – Applicants should
have a Ph.D. in pharmaceutics or related science.
An undergraduate pharmacy background is desirable.
Medicinal
Chemistry – Assistant/Associate Professor – Applicants should have a Ph.D.
in medicinal/pharmaceutical chemistry or related science.
The
successful candidates will be expected to help develop, coordinate and teach one
or more courses in an entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum.
A strong record of research accomplishments and the ability to
establish/maintain an independent and productive research program is preferred.
Candidates should exhibit effective verbal and written communication
skills. Preference will be given to
candidates who have a pharmacy background and experience in academic pharmacy.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Pharmacy
Practice – Assistant or Associate Professor (three positions) – Candidates
sought for all areas of pharmacy practice, including Internal Medicine,
Primary/Ambulatory Care, Critical Care, Nutrition, and Community Practice.
Responsibilities include didactic teaching, establishing a practice site,
and precepting students on rotations. Additional
teaching responsibilities include instruction in the pharmacotherapy sequence
and pharmaceutical care -case studies sequence.
Scholarly activities are highly encouraged.
Applicants must be eligible for Texas pharmacist’s license, have a
Pharm.D. degree from an accredited Pharmacy program in the US, with residency
training, or with extensive clinical experience.
Faculty rank and salary will be dependent on qualifications and
experience.
Successful
candidates for all positions should have the desire and motivation to be a part
of the unique and exciting opportunity of implementing a vibrant pharmacy
program in a new pharmacy college. All
faculty members are expected to contribute to the teaching and
research/scholarly pursuits of the College.
Review of applications will begin on October 25, 2004 and continue until
the positions are filled. Appointments
will begin as soon as possible and continue through 2005.
Candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a
list of at least three references to: Indra
K. Reddy, Ph.D., Dean, College of Pharmacy, Texas A&M University-Kingsville,
MSC 131, 700 University Blvd., Kingsville, Texas 78363. E-mail: indra.reddy@tamuk.edu.
College of Pharmacy website: www.tamuk.edu/pharmacy.
Please
note that prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be
received directly from each degree-granting institution by the Office of the
Provost, TAMU-K, MSC 102, Kingsville, Texas 78363-8202.
If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the
responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts
translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (AACRAO).
TAMU-K is committed to excellence; the University invites applications from all qualified applicants.
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