Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – University of North Texas Health Science Center
The Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience is seeking to hire a dynamic, innovative tenure-track Assistant Professor with a background in Pharmacology and/or Neuroscience, with research programs complementing our existing research strengths. The successful applicant will report to the Chair of the Department and will contribute to the development of the educational, research and service program of the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences. The successful applicant will conduct extramurally funded research and provide instruction and training to students and trainees through teaching in graduate and undergraduate educational programs and mentoring in research. Competitive lab start-up funding is available, and the faculty member will have access to outstanding departmental and institutional facilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree in Pharmacology or Neuroscience, or related discipline.
Minimum of 3-4 years of postdoctoral experience.
Extensive research experience as evidenced by multiple publications in their current field and current funding.
Experience teaching at the graduate level.
Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Track record of securing extramural funding from federal agencies such as the NIH, foundations, or industry, with experience managing research budgets.
High-impact publications in peer-reviewed research journals.
Capacity to lead an independent research program while mentoring graduate students and postdocs.
Skills in designing courses relating to research and background expertise.
Preferred Qualifications:
A track record of scholarly excellence as evidenced by current extramural funding and by peer-reviewed publications in the field of pharmacology or neuroscience.
Research interest lining up with our North Texas Eye Research Institute or the Sensory Research Institute.
Teaching and mentoring experience in a graduate or professional program.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Job Duties:
Teaching and Mentoring of graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, and technical staff undertaking research projects.
Participating in the activities of departmental committees.
Maintaining a safe work environment, including ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal legislation, and undertaking of risk assessments.
Seeking extramural support in both individual and collaborative manners to support high quality research.
Pursuing additional professional and service activities as assigned by the P&N Department Chair.
Promoting the mission, vision, and values of UNT Health.
Department Summary The Department of Pharmacology & Neuroscience in the College of Biomedical and Translation Sciences at the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNT Health) is a nationally recognized academic and research department dedicated to advancing discoveries in brain health and therapeutic development. The department is committed to preparing learners for impactful careers in biomedical and translational research, education, and healthcare by fostering strategic collaboration and delivering world-class training and research.
The department faculty maintain robust, externally funded programs spanning a broad range of areas, including aging and Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, glaucoma and ocular pharmacology, drug discovery, neurobiology of substance use disorders, and neuropsychopharmacology. Research activities are supported by state-of-the-art facilities, strong interdisciplinary collaborations, and significant federal and foundation funding. The department is also home to the NIH-supported training grant in the Neurobiology of Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease and offers outstanding graduate education through its Pharmacology & Neuroscience and Visual Sciences programs. Students benefit from hands-on research training, advanced coursework, mentorship from accomplished investigators, and professional development opportunities that prepare graduates for successful careers in academia, government, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industry. Faculty teach a variety of topics to other programs such as Medical, Physical Therapy, and Physician’s Assistant, Master of Medical Science, and Doctoral students.
Through a culture of innovation, collaboration, and discovery, the department continues to make significant contributions to understanding disease mechanisms and developing novel strategies to prevent and treat neurological and neurodegenerative disorders.
