Description

Job Description

Location: University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD.

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences with experience commensurate with the rank of Professor, Tenured. This is a unique opportunity to provide vision and leadership at a major research-intensive university with faculty who are nationally and internationally recognized for innovative research and teaching in the field of pharmaceutical sciences and its many disciplines.

The Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSC) Department advances basic, translational, and clinical research across the spectrum of drug discovery and development and we take pride in our collaborative initiatives and programmatic endeavors. The Pharmaceutical Sciences department is comprised of complementary cutting-edge research programs and is home to several centers of excellence: Computer Aided Drug Design, Mass Spectrometry, Bio- and Nano-technology, and Metallotherapeutics. Notably, the Center for Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI), and Center for Research on Complex Generics are both FDA-funded. These, together with state-of-the-art facilities in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), High-Throughput Screening, and Applied Pharmaceutics, support our vibrant and collaborative interdisciplinary research environment.

The department consists of 34 faculty members (https://www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/about/depts/psc/faculty/). The department has about 60 PhD students in its Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate program, notably leading an NIH-funded IMSD Training Grant, and being a member of an NIH-funded Chemistry Biology Interface program (https://www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/academics/psc/financial-support/).

This position is a full-time, tenured, 12-month appointment based at the Baltimore, Maryland Campus. This position requires scholarly activity, teaching, service to the school, campus, and the profession. We are seeking applicants with proven leadership in academia and who will provide inspiration and vision for the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department's activities. Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D., and a distinguished record in research and teaching, including a well-funded research program and ability to develop and facilitate programmatic collaborative research and funding across the pharmaceutical, biomedical, chemical, and engineering sciences. The ideal candidate should also have extensive experience in professional and graduate education and in mentoring both junior faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and students. The Chair will be expected to work with PSC department members in a collaborative, inclusive, and transparent manner to promote overall interest and development of the department faculty, staff, postdocs, and students as well as work with the Dean and other leadership within the school to fulfill its research, education and governance missions.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore campus houses schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Law, and Dentistry. Additionally, the School of Pharmacy has a satellite campus at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, Maryland. The University of Maryland enjoys an established record of successful collaboration for interprofessional practice and research collaborations with the other professional schools on campus.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
This position is responsible to the Dean of the School of Pharmacy. The position supervises all faculty in the department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

UMB CORE VALUES
Respect & Integrity, Well-Being & Sustainability, Equity & Justice, and Innovation & Discovery

ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities include providing oversight and support for the department's didactic curriculum and research initiatives. This includes course development, mentoring of course coordinators, assessment, workload assignments, and other activities related to the campus and distance academic programs. Research initiatives include provide support and oversight to faculty research engagement and laboratories.

• The candidate will be expected to continue innovative, independent externally funded research programs, and promote collaborative programmatic funding.
• The instructional responsibilities will be to teach in the graduate and professional program.
  consistent with the candidate's expertise and school's focus.
• Mentorship and training of students and fellows in candidate's area of research.
• Develop teaching, research, and service partnerships with external collaborators.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversee faculty, staff, students and visitors engaged in research. Ensure research objectives of the department, school, and University are consistent. Confirm commitment to policies and regulations and take appropriate action to ensure University's commitment to compliance and maintaining a safe research environment.

• Oversee the faculty in relation to their research activities, including collaborative large-scale research initiatives.
• Ensure infrastructure, personnel and other resources are sufficient to meet departmental research needs and strategic vision.
• Provide leadership and management for all the department's strategic initiatives and
  operations.
• Recruit, hire and retain faculty and staff according to the needs of the department.
• Faculty and staff development within the department.
• Overseeing and managing the department budget.
• Conduct annual reviews for department faculty and staff.
• The Chair is responsible for managing faculty workloads in an equitable and transparent manner and for reviewing faculty workloads with the Dean.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related Biomedical Sciences discipline.
• Appropriate faculty experience.
• Record of significant collaborative extramural funding
• Experience, record of excellence in teaching preferred but not required.
• Criminal and education background check required.

SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL, AND PUBLIC
As Chair of the department, the individual will have service contributions to the University of Maryland Baltimore, the School of Pharmacy, and Pharmaceutical Sciences programs through serving on appropriate committee.

Participation in appropriate faculty activities (e.g., faculty assembly, department meetings, and faculty committees), professional organizations, and other endeavors is expected.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a
  related Biomedical Sciences discipline.
• Professional conduct in all dealings with students, faculty, or administration.
• Leadership - Willing and able to lead.
• Communications - Knowledge of communication and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform via written, oral, and visual media.
• Education - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design principles, evidence- based teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and knowledge of measurement and assessment.
• Initiative - Willing and able to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Leadership - Willing and able to lead; take charge and offer opinions and direction.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using instructional methods and procedures appropriate in the discipline family when learning or teaching new things.
• Strong interpersonal abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with students, staff, faculty.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/assessing curricula to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Stress Tolerance - Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must apply online through the UMB Online Recruitment System and submit an initial application that includes the following for consideration (Reference Position Number 05-178-86):

• Curriculum Vitae "CV" (signed and dated)
• Letter of intent
• Two statement letters: statement of research and statement of leadership philosophy consistent with the Core Values (https://www.umaryland.edu/core-values/) of the University Maryland Baltimore.
• A list of three professional references including contact information. Shortlisted candidates must submit three letters of recommendation from reviewers external to the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.

The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is filled. Formal review of applications will begin in the Fall of 2025. In addition to applying online, interested candidates may email application materials to:

Christopher Rhodovi

Administrative Specialist

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

20 Penn Street, HSFII

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Phone: (410) 706-7058

crhodovi@rx.umaryland.edu

Questions regarding this search should be directed to Dr. Fengtian Xue, Ph.D. (search committee chair at fxue@rx.umaryland.edu).

Salary Range: Base Salary and Administrative Supplement $150,000 - $250,000 (commensurate with qualifications and experience for a Full Professor). In addition to Institutional Base Salary the position will have the ability to earn potential incentive compensation up to 22% of annual institutional base salary payable bi-annually.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

For more information, please visit HR Benefits at https://www.umaryland.edu/hrs/benefits/
For information regarding UMB Employee Perks, please visit https://www.umaryland.edu/hrs/current-employees/

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request will be responded to from this email address.

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