Department Head, Pharmacology & Toxicology (Professor, Tenured)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Jun 05, 2025

Department Head, Pharmacology & Toxicology (Professor, Tenured)
Posting Number	req22589
Department	Pharmacology and Toxicology
Department Website Link	https://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/
Location	University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Arizona R Ken Coit College of Pharmacy is seeking candidates for the position of Department Head. This department is currently comprised of 29 faculty members, 39 staff, and 21 Postdoctoral Scholars. The selected candidate will lead and oversee all academic, research, and administrative functions within the department. This position offers the opportunity for professional growth and advancement, with potential to shape the direction of the department as growth continues in both the Tucson and Phoenix campuses. The successful candidate will have access to a dynamic environment and contribute to the advancement and growth of the department in a college that is one of the premier pharmacy schools (ranked No. 4 by American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy) in the nation with an emphasis on research and scholarship. The Department Head should be an accomplished scholar and teacher, demonstrating vision, leadership, managerial and mentoring abilities, strong interpersonal skills, strength in collaboration and team building, and skills in developing policies, procedures, and strategic planning. Candidates must be eligible for "full professor with tenure" ranking at time of hire. Please ensure your application is fully submitted by June 22, 2025. The requisition is anticipated to close on Monday, June 23, 2025. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Provide leadership and vision for the department, aligning with the College's and University's strategic goals Supervise the teaching responsibilities over department faculty to ensure equity of the academic program and balance workload across the department Identifies and promotes interdisciplinary research and scholarly activity (participates in teaching and research activities) within the College and with external partners Promotes the development of education and training programs including experiential education and post-graduate training opportunities Conduct annual evaluations of department faculty and staff in coordination with university guidelines Make recommendations pertaining to salary adjustments and personnel actions to the Dean Mentor and support faculty in their professional development, research endeavors, and teaching activities Develops and facilitates faculty recruitment and promotion/tenure plans Foster a collaborative environment that promotes excellence in teaching, research, and service Attends yearly events celebrating student milestones (e.g. graduation, convocation, and other events as needed) Represent the department in College and University committees and at professional organizations and conferences
Minimum Qualifications	PhD or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent degree in a pharmacy related discipline (pharmacy education background preferred) Demonstrated administrative experience and skills with eligibility for the title of full professor A strong record of service, teaching, and scholastic excellence with continued productivity A track record of extramural support and an internationally recognized research program
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	DOE, salary commensurate with AACP/AAMC public school benchmarks
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Ariel Escobar \| aescobarvalencia@arizona.edu
Open Date	4/25/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant	With your application, please submit a Curriculum Vitae, a letter of interest that includes your leadership strategy, and a brief research statement describing your interests. Please ensure your application is fully submitted by June 22, 2025. The requisition is anticipated to close on Monday, June 23, 2025.
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