Assistant or Associate Professor of Pharmacogenomics
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Shenandoah University’s Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy is accepting applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Pharmacogenomics. This is a full-time benefited position located at our Fairfax and Winchester locations.
The faculty member will participate in ongoing teaching and service responsibilities within professional and MS degree programs within the school. Research activities would include the advancement of clinical research efforts to study and bring pharmacogenomics implementation into routine clinical practice.
About the Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy:
Founded in 1996, the Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy quickly developed into a school recognized for innovative curriculum and instruction. It remains mission-driven, committed to educating future pharmacy professionals to deliver patient-centered, advanced care in a rapidly changing and ever-expanding healthcare environment. The Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy is one of seven health professions programs at Shenandoah University, allowing for numerous inter-professional education (IPE) and research opportunities. It offers several degree pathways; a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD), a dual PharmD/MBA program, a dual PharmD/MPH program, a dual PharmD/MS in Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine program, and, for distance learners, a Non-traditional Doctor of Pharmacy (NTDP Pathway). Common to programs is the integration of technology, IPE, and genomics into education and practice. It operates two campuses in Virginia: one in Winchester, located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley on the campus of a 400-bed regional medical center, and the other in Fairfax, Virginia, near Washington DC and multiple educational and research centers.
Required Experience
Candidates must have a PharmD, Ph.D., or MD with post-graduate education and/or experience in the field of clinical pharmacogenomics. The ideal candidate would have good clinical skills and a strong interest in seeing pharmacogenomics data incorporated into patient care.
How to Apply:
The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applications should be addressed to Dr. Arthur F. Harralson, Associate Dean for ICPH. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.
Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.
**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.
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