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The
University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Pharmacy is seeking
exceptional applicants for a tenure-track Assistant or
Associate Professor Faculty position in the Department of
Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences and the
Substance Use Research and Education (SURE) Center. This
position announcement is seeking exceptional applicants for a
full-time (12-month appointment), tenure-track, Assistant or
Associate Professor Faculty position in Social, Behavioral or
Data Sciences with Expertise in Substance Use or Mental Health
Disorders.
Duties
of the Position
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
providing instruction in the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and
graduate programs (MS, PhD, and dual degree); developing an
active, extramurally funded research program that aligns with
the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative
Sciences, the College of Pharmacy and the UNM Health Science
Center (HSC); and providing service to the College, University
and the profession as deemed appropriate with rank and
expertise. Additional responsibilities include contributing to
the vision, mission, and strategic plan of the College;
mentoring, supervising and evaluating the activities and
performance of professional and graduate students and support
staff as appropriate. The individual will be expected to
collaborate with faculty and staff and share the University
and College’s values.
Minimum
Qualifications:
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PhD,
ScD, DrPH degree in social and behavioral sciences, data
science, public health, epidemiology, or related
disciplines, or earned PharmD with at least 2 years of
post-doctorate training in above mentioned disciplines.
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Evidence
of successful scholarship track record in the field of
social and behavioral sciences, data science, health
promotion, social determinants of health or health
communications.
Preferred Qualifications:
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A
demonstrated record of teaching experience with the ability
to implement various teaching and active learning techniques
with a diverse group of PharmD and graduate students
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Expertise, training and research experience in substance use
epidemiology, clinical studies involving individuals with
substance use disorder, prevention and treatment of mental
health disorders, and/or mental health promotion
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A record
of peer-reviewed publications, grants, or other scholarly
products
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Demonstrated success working in a multidisciplinary
environment
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A
pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD)
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Post-doctoral training
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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A
demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and
student success, as well as working with broadly diverse
communities
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Additional
preferred qualifications for applicants seeking the Associate
Professor level position are:
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Established mentorship track record
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Established track record with obtaining extramural grants
and/or contracts
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Established track record of research collaboration
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National recognition in the field
A
Profile of the UNM College of Pharmacy
Located in the historically rich and culturally diverse
Southwest, the College of Pharmacy is part of the Health
Sciences campus and works collaboratively with the School of
Medicine, College of Population Health, College of Nursing,
UNM Hospitals, and UNM Cancer Research and Treatment Center in
the state’s largest health complex. The College holds the
distinction of having the most ethnically diverse student body
in the nation. Unique programs within the College include the
New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center, UNM/NMSU
Cooperative Pharmacy program, and the oldest training program
in nuclear pharmacy in the country. Additionally, the
College’s Substance Use Research and Education (SURE)
Center(https://hsc.unm.edu/pharmacy/research/areas/sure-center.html)
incorporates innovative collaborative research and education
programs, in partnership with other centers and institutes at
the University of New Mexico, by pursuing multi-disciplinary
opportunities in the field of licit (i.e. alcohol and
nicotine), illicit, and nonmedical prescription drug use,
misuse, and substance use disorders (SUD). The SURE Center is
leading several NIAAA-, NIDA-, and NICHD-funded studies and is
an active partner with the NIDA Southwest Clinical Trial Node
on ongoing multi-center clinical trials.
The UNM
College of Pharmacy is dedicated to addressing the needs of
the under served and vulnerable communities of New Mexico. The
rural populations of New Mexico are disadvantaged by limited
access to health care, in addition to high prevalence of
substance use disorders, mental health disparities, and unique
occupational and environmental health challenges. Specific
opportunities exist to undertake impactful research on health
disparities among the many Hispanic/Latinx and Native American
communities. The College of Pharmacy has extensive and
important partnerships with vulnerable communities through the
College’s HEALthy Brain and Child Development(HBCD) Program
(https://hbcdstudy.org/) and Center for Native Environmental
HealthEquity Research https://hsc.unm.edu/pharmacy/research/areas/native-eh-equity/).Candidates
with specific interests in addressing issues related to health
disparities and working with vulnerable populations are
encouraged to apply.
UNM offers
exciting opportunities for inter-professional practice,
research, and education. The College has 53 faculty and 474
preceptors throughout the state. Strong partnerships with the
New Mexico Pharmacists Association, New Mexico Society of
Health-System Pharmacists, and the New Mexico Board of
Pharmacy have created disease state management programs and
innovative practice opportunities including pharmacist
clinicians with prescriptive authority. The College ranks 8th
in NIH grants,12th in total Federal Grants, and 15th overall
in research funding among the colleges of pharmacies in the
United States. College faculty collaborate extensively across
the university (UNM College of Nursing, School of Medicine
[i.e., Departments of Family and Community Medicine, Internal
Medicine, Neuroscience, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics,
Psychiatry], College of Population Health, Department of
Economics, and other Centers and Institutes in New Mexico
[i.e., Center for Developmental Disabilities, Prevention
Research Center, Center on Alcoholism Substance Abuse and
Addictions(CASAA), Clinical and Translational Sciences Center
(CTSC)]) as well as Los Alamos National Laboratory, Sandia
National Laboratory VA Cooperative Studies Program, Lovelace
Biomedical Institute, and the MIND Research Network. In
addition to a stimulating academic environment, the College is
located in Albuquerque, in the Sandia Mountain valley. With
more than 310 days of sunshine a year, Albuquerque has year
round recreational opportunities and more than 28,000 acres of
open space.
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site
will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on
a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an
application at:
https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/24838?c=unm
A complete
application includes:
(1) current curriculum vitae;
(2) a signed letter of interest that addresses each minimum
and preferred qualifications for the position;
(3) names, addresses and contact information for three
references.
For more
information contact: Lisa Orona at (lorona@salud.unm.edu)
or (505) 272-0910.
For best
consideration, please apply by 4/5/2023.
This position will remain open until filled.
The
University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining
a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer,
making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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