Description
The University of Houston College of Pharmacy invites qualified applicants to apply for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Research Assistant Professor in the Prescription Drug Misuse Education and Research (PREMIER) Center. We are seeking outstanding individuals with a solid track interest in scholarship and expertise in the fields of substance use disorders, prescription drug misuse, pain management, or clinical research. The successful candidate will be involved in increasing scholarship productivity within the Center, increasing the national recognition of the College, and building a research enterprise that fits within the mission of the Center.
The mission of the PREMIER Center, founded in December 2018, is to improve patient outcomes by providing education on safe and effective controlled substance prescription use and to serve as a catalyst for collaborative research efforts optimizing pharmacotherapy to manage pain and substance use disorders. It is the only research center with this focus housed in a college of pharmacy in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center (TMC).
The position is fully funded by the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive start up package will be provided. We are looking for talented personnel who will strengthen and provide synergies with our current areas of research related to prevention, treatment, and harm reduction related to the mission of the PREMIER Center. The candidate would join a team of faculty, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and staff within the Center.
Contact information for your three references are required. Applicant screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Requirements
Qualifications:
All applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. in Health Services Research, Clinical/Translational Research or closely related discipline. A professional pharmacy degree (PharmD or MD) would be preferred but not required. Applicants with experience with clinical research including prospective study designs are encouraged to apply.
Required Attachments by Candidate:
1. Cover Letter that describes fit within research center and college
2. Research Statement describing short- and medium-term academic goals
3. Contact information for at least 3 professional references
4. Curriculum Vitae
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
