Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Department of Pharmacology and Physiology

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedTenure Track Assistant Professor - Department of Pharmacology and Physiologyat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Departments of Pharmacology and Physiology at the Wayne State University School of Medicine invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We are seeking candidates who will develop a visionary and rigorous research program in pharmacology and physiology. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, bidirectional communication between the brain and peripheral organs (e.g., brain-gut-microbiome axis), physiopharmacology, neurogenetics/pharmacogenetics, and therapeutic discovery. We encourage applications from researchers focusing on both basic molecular and cellular mechanisms as well as those working on molecular therapeutics and disease-specific models.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Education:PhD or equivalent in Physiology, Physical Therapy, Pharmacology and/or Neuroscience.

Experience:Experience with exercise paradigms in model organisms of aging and neurological disease is a requirement. Demonstrated experience with teaching pharmacology, physiology or equivalent in one-on-one, lecture and laboratory settings. Demonstrated experience in mentoring young scientists. Demonstrated experience with interdisciplinary research and team-work across departments.

Knowledge:Detailed understanding of exercise physiology and its utilization and effects in animal and human physiology.

Skills:Genetics, physiology, biochemistry, anatomy, grant and manuscript writing, teaching and mentoring students at various levels, from high school to medical students and postdocs.

Abilities:Ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Leadership potential Ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Leadership potential

Preferred qualifications:

Applicants must submit the following materials for consideration: Cover letter Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) Research statement Teaching philosophy statement, with an emphasis on inclusive teaching practices Contact information for at least three professional references

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0602 - Pharmacology

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Hourly rate:

• Salary minimum: TBD

• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Wayne State University is a premier, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

• Reposted position: No

• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.