Job Details

Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (FDU SoP&HS) seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty member within the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. This is a tenure-track, 12-months appointment at a rank of assistant or associate professor. The faculty member will be responsible for developing and delivering Pharm.D. curriculum related to pharmaceutical sciences, including courses in physical pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacy, dosage forms and drug delivery systems, and sterile and non-sterile compounding laboratories. Faculty member should be able to work with small sections of students and provide on-going formative feedback to help each student attain competencies in pharmaceutical compounding and pharmaceutical calculations. Faculty member should have an on-going commitment to active learning and using educational technology tools, as well as student success. Faculty member is expected to be active in research and scholarship in the area of expertise and engage students in faculty-mentored research.. Service on School and/or University committees will also be required for tenure evaluation. A diverse knowledge base and skill sets in pharmaceutical science are highly desirable. 

FDU SoP&HS is located in Northern New Jersey. The School offers an integrated 4-year Pharm.D. curriculum. Further, a concurrent Master's degree program is available to qualified pharmacy students.

The mission of FDU's School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is to create a values-based, student-centered learning experience that prepares graduates who are committed to improving the health of individuals and populations through leadership roles in pharmacy practice, health care research, and related health care fields.

Our Pharmacy Program vision is to prepare future pharmacists for diverse roles across the health care continuum through a culture of learning, scholarship, innovation, advocacy, and leadership.

As Fairleigh Dickinson University has a long-standing commitment to access and opportunity for diverse populations, FDU SoP&HS is committed to hiring faculty who have individual student success as their primary goal, and who are effective role models and demonstrate the values we teach.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

A Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Science or Chemistry is required. Understanding of pharmacy curriculum related to pharmaceutical sciences is required. A professional degree in pharmacy or a background in pharmaceutical industry is a plus. 

Faculty candidates specializing in pharmaceutics are especially encouraged to apply.

Teaching and research records will qualify the faculty candidate for the rank of assistant or associate professor. 

Demonstrated experience and ability to adapt teaching to various learning styles and levels of learners are highly desirable.

Successful applicants will:

Be appropriately credentialed within their discipline; Show a desire to engage students in their journey of learning and participate in expanding new educational platforms.

Develop a personal philosophy and program of teaching, research and service focused on enriching students and enhancing the profession.

Have a research agenda that is implementable with the research facilities of the school.

Be able to work interprofessionally with the practice faculty members and faculty in other healthcare programs.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Candidates considered for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.