Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacology

at  Arkansas Colleges of Health Education ACHE

ABOUT ARKANSAS COLLEGES OF HEALTH EDUCATION

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, non-profit, graduate-level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s service-driven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare education for years to come. ACHE is the first and only private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness, and maintains a strong commitment to the surrounding community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Terminal degree (PhD) in Pharmacology/Toxicology, Pharm. D, or an RPh certification, or a terminal degree in a closely related field.
• For Assistant Professor, minimum of two (2) years of successful teaching experience as an instructor or course coordinator/director of courses in pharmacology or a related field at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Demonstrated productivity and contribution (e.g., presentations, publications, patents, etc.) in the field of pharmacology or related discipline.
• Possess skills necessary to contribute to the overall collegiality and team efforts in the delivery of the pharmacology curriculum to the students of ACHE.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-doctoral experience in a biomedical research setting.
• Established track record of directing/overseeing student trainees at the undergraduate or graduate level within a research setting.
• Excellent leadership and administrative skills, a demonstrated record of faculty mentorship and involvement in faculty development, and experience in medical and/or graduate education.
• Experience in the development and implementation of courses in pharmacology and related topics and demonstrated excellence in delivering course content to medical students.
• Experience in team-based learning approaches to instruction.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Office, virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, Teams, Webex, etc. Display highest levels of professionalism for ACHE in all communications and interactions, on and off campus. Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy. Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments. High-energy, versatile, self-directed.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY ABILITIES

May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc. May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc. May require significant travel or work away from campus. Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting. Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter. Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels. Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment. Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.
If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability or any other reason, please contact Barbara Jetton, Vice President of Human Resources, at 479.308.2291 or barbara.jetton@achehealth.edu.
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer

Work in harmony within an interdisciplinary team of biomedical scientists and clinicians to develop novel interactive medical educational materials and curricula. Develop didactic and interactive team-based learning activities regarding general principles of pharmacology, systems-based drug therapeutics, toxicology, and pharmacogenomics. Supervise, interact with, and mentor osteopathic medical students in a variety of learning activities. Facilitate a culture of open communication within the institution. Develop and maintain a productive and ongoing scholarly research agenda. Develop interprofessional collaborations to advance understanding of pharmacology and the effect of drugs in a variety of patient populations for students in different healthcare professions’ programs. Function as a faculty member of ACHE providing teaching, research, and service for all the health professions’ programs as needed. Function as an exemplar of ACHE’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Other duties as assigned by the Chair or Dean, or his/her desiignee.