Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty - Neuroscience
- Employer
- Husson University
- Location
- Bangor, Maine
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- Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Husson University School of Pharmacy is seeking a full-time (9 month) faculty member for a position in the department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The primary responsibility of this position is the scholarly teaching of neurology-related topics in pharmacology and pathophysiology courses. Additional expectations include conducting research, advising students and participating in the academic life of the School and University. All faculty ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor) will be considered. This position is a direct report to the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs.
The School of Pharmacy offers a traditional 4-year professional program. Students can enter via an undergraduate pathway, earning a BS in Health Sciences and a PharmD in 6 years, or enter the professional program directly with the appropriate prerequisites. Husson University is committed to delivering premier professional programs that emphasize experiential learning, interprofessional education, and student success. In addition to the School of Pharmacy, Husson University also offers healthcare degree programs from the Schools of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Nursing. Together these programs constitute nearly one third of the University's enrollment.
Husson University is a private institution of approximately 3,700 undergraduate and graduate students located in Bangor, Maine. Bangor has been ranked as one of the top 50 small cities in the U.S. as it offers a safe, affordable community with excellent education, healthcare, easy access to major urban centers, and a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities. Year round activities can be enjoyed on the numerous lakes, trails, and ski areas. Bangor is within an easy drive to the ocean and the nearby mountains of Acadia National Park.
Characteristic duties and responsibilities include: teach in pathophysiology and pharmacology courses within the professional pharmacy program; implement teaching and assessment methods to foster student learning; serve as course coordinator and recitation facilitator where appropriate; develop elective courses as appropriate; develop research and scholarship activities consistent with departmental expectations; participate on internal and external school/university committees; advise pharmacy students; participate in student ceremonies that celebrate student milestones.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
An advanced degree (Ph.D., D.Sc.) in pharmacology, neuroscience, or related field is required. Evidence of research and/or scholarly activity is required. Experience as a pharmacy educator is preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical requirements include: the ability to effectively communicate with students and other faculty; read and interpret; exhibit emotional control and stability; ascend and descend steps and inclines; ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 20 pounds; sit or stand for extended periods of time; bend kneel and reach.
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Mission Statement:
Husson University inspires and prepares students for professional careers in current and emerging fields within the context of an education informed by the sciences and humanities.
The University
Located in beautiful Bangor, Maine, Husson University is a small school that makes a big impact. With 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and an average class size of 18, Husson University prides itself on being an institution where everyone focuses on the student. Our students are more than just a number here at Husson.
We have a long-standing commitment to providing affordable and accessible education. Our faculty members are some of the leading experts in their fields. They include Fulbright scholars and numerous leaders of honorary and professional societies.
We have a strong focus on experiential learning. In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranked Husson as one of the top 10 institutions in the country for student participation in internships. (2013 and 2014)
Combined, these attributes have made Husson the “University of Choice” for professional careers in current and emerging fields where students succeed, experiential learning is championed and global understanding is promoted. All of our programs are designed to help students achieve career success. With 54 degree programs and 10 graduate professional programs to choose from, you’ll find Husson graduates in organizations devoted to business, information technology, criminal justice, hospitality, education, healthcare, communications, pharmacy and much more.
Our warm, welcoming campus community is part of Maine’s third largest city. Bangor is located along the banks of the Penobscot River and is part of the Maine Highlands. It offers local residents the perfect balance of arts, culture, shopping, dining, and entertainment, in a town with one of the lowest urban crime rates in America. Husson is easy to access from I-95 and Bangor International Airport.
And if you love the great outdoors, Husson offers you four seasons of adventure. Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Moosehead Lake Region, and the Camden Hills area are all just a short drive away. Everything from a relaxing day at the beach, to a thrill-packed mountain bike ride in fall foliage, to world-class skiing, is within reach.
If career growth and quality of life are important to you, and if you have a passion for educating the next generation of leaders by transforming students’ lives, then we invite you to learn more about Husson University.
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