Faculty Positions

DEAN
College of Pharmacy
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Brookings, South Dakota
South Dakota State University, the State’s land grant institution with over 11,000 students on and off campus, invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean and Professor of the College of Pharmacy. Thirty-five faculty members serve approximately 270 Pharm.D. and graduate students enrolled in the College of Pharmacy. Opportunities exist for faculty and students to participate in masters and doctoral programs in both Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biological Sciences.
The Dean, as the chief administrative officer and academic leader of the College, reports directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Department Heads of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences report to the Dean.
Required Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in a pharmacy/pharmaceutical science discipline or closely related area from an accredited institution; understanding of changes and trends in pharmacy education and practice; ability to interact effectively with other members of the academic community; a professional record in teaching and scholarship commensurate with the rank of professor; effective leadership, communication, interpersonal, motivation, and public relations skills; experience in administration and participatory personnel management; commitment to quality teaching and advising as college priorities; commitment to the principles of diversity, affirmative action and equal employment opportunity.
Desired Qualifications:
An entry level degree in pharmacy; has a RPh license and has practiced as a pharmacist; experience in budget preparation and management and securing external funding; knowledge of higher education issues and understanding of the land-grant mission; dedication to an active program of faculty development.
Salary: Negotiable and commensurate with qualifications.
Preferred Starting Date: January 1, 2009, but no later than July 1, 2009.
Applications and Nominations Encouraged: Deadline for Applications is August 1, 2008, or until a suitable candidate is found. Applications are accepted online at: https://YourFuture.sdbor.edu. This employment site will require a letter of application, vita, and reference page. Each letter of application should address all qualifications and include a statement of administrative philosophy. Reference pages should include names, telephone numbers, and addresses (including email) of five professional references. For questions on the electronic employment process, contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128. For questions on the position, contact Dr. Roberta Olson, Chair, Dean of Pharmacy Search Committee at 605-688-5178 or Roberta.Olson@sdstate.edu.
South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made at TTY (605) 688-4394. SDSU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected class in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Administration 324, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
 

PHARMACY PRACTICE FACULTY:  South Dakota State University is seeking qualified applicants for a position in Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Practice.  Primary responsibilities include establishing a viable practice, didactic instruction, precepting on-site students, and committee participation.  Earned Pharm.D. or graduate degree in pharmacy is required. Application deadline is June 20, 2008.  For questions regarding this position, contact Jodi Heins (605) 333-5383.  For full listing of qualifications, or to apply, visit https://YourFuture.sdbor.edu [External Hyperlink], search for the position, and follow the electronic application process.  For questions on the electronic employment process, contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128.  SDSU is an AA/EEO employer.

PHARMACY PRACTICE FACULTY:  South Dakota State University is seeking qualified applicants for a position in Inpatient Clinical Pharmacy Practice.  Primary responsibilities include establishing a viable practice, didactic instruction, precepting on-site students, and committee participation.  Earned Pharm.D. or graduate degree in pharmacy is required. For full listing of qualifications, visit http://YourFuture.sdbor.edu, or call James Clem, (605)367-5637. Application deadline: May 23, 2008. To apply, visit http://YourFuture.sdbor.edu, search for the position, and follow the electronic application process.  For questions on the electronic employment process, contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128.  SDSU is an AA/EEO employer.

Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice

Pharmacy Administration Faculty Position
Department of Pharmacy Practice
College of Pharmacy
South Dakota State University

Applications are invited for a tenure-track, academic year appointment at the rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor in the area of Pharmacy Administration in the Department of Pharmacy Practice.  Qualified applicants will have an earned Ph.D. in Pharmacy Administration or related area, or Pharm.D. with postgraduate training/education in closely related area. Candidates should possess effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, and have a strong dedication to superior and innovative teaching both in the professional degree and the graduate programs. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop, fund, and conduct an active research program. Preference will be given to candidates with a professional degree in pharmacy, as well as postdoctoral and prior teaching experience. Research collaborations with other members of the department, college and faculty of other departments in the University are strongly encouraged and supported by the college administration. Summer support for a start-up period is available. This position will be available Fall 2006. Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2006 and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a one-page summary of teaching and research interests, and names and contact information for at least three professional references t David Helgeland, EdD, RPh, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy Box 2202C, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007-0099. Telephone: (605) 688-4240, Fax: (605) 688-6232, E-mail: dave.helgeland@sdstate.edu (inquiries only).

South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made at (605) 688-4504 / TTY(605) 688-4394

Faculty Position(s)

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
College of Pharmacy
South Dakota State University

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is seeking faculty members for two tenure-track positions. An attractive start-up package is available.  Qualified applicants with an earned Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or a closely related area with teaching and research experience in molecular modeling, molecular biology, cell signaling, pharmacogenomics, pharmacokinetics or a related area with effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are invited to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to teach professional pharmacy courses (for B.S. and Pharm. D. degree) and graduate courses (for Ph.D. degree) in the area of expertise, as well as develop and maintain an active extramurally funded research program. Preference will be given to candidates in the area of cancer and neurobehavioral research with prior teaching and research experience in the relevant areas and a professional degree in Pharmacy. For questions on the position, contact Dr. Hesham Fahmy at (605) 688-4243, Email: Hesham.Fahmy@sdstate.edu [External Hyperlink] . Review of applications will begin September 1, 2007 and continue until the positions are filled. To view a full list of qualifications and critical instructions regarding the application process, visit http://YourFuture.sdbor.edu [External Hyperlink], search for the position, and follow the electronic application process.  For questions on the electronic employment process, contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128.  SDSU is an AA/EEO employer.