Job description

Job Posting Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical and Applied Life Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Job Description:
Overview:
Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) was founded in 1997 as the first higher education institution in the United States dedicated exclusively to education and research related to the applied life sciences. KGI offers innovative postgraduate degrees and certificates that integrate life and health sciences, business, pharmacy, engineering, and genetics, with a focus on industry projects, hands-on industry experiences, and team collaborations. KGI employs an entrepreneurial approach and industry connections that provide pathways for students to become leaders within healthcare and the applied life sciences.

Located in beautiful Claremont, California, Keck Graduate Institute is a member of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges, two graduate institutions, and The Claremont Colleges Services, which provides shared institutional support services. The Claremont Colleges consistently place at the top of national college rankings, including Forbes, Money and U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review. Each nationally recognized college has its own campus, students and faculty, and distinctive mission, and each offers top-notch curricula, small classes, distinguished professors, and personalized instruction.

The primary responsibility for this position will be to teach pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutics, and calculations to graduate students in the Pharmacy program. Candidates will be expected to have a strong commitment to innovative teaching and active learning. Candidates are also expected to conduct research in the areas of drug delivery, formulation development or related field. The position is a full-time, 12-month appointment.

Education and Experience:
The successful candidate will have Ph.D., Sc.D., or PharmD with teaching experience in pharmaceutics/biopharmaceutics or related field. Candidate must be knowledgeable in course content and effective in teaching assigned subjects. Candidates with previous experience teaching in graduate level health science programs will be given strong preference.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities : Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential function of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

This position is within the School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (SPHS), but the individual may teach topics or courses in other KGI programs as well. Therefore, the individual must follow the policies and procedures associated with SPHS and each individual program, as well as perform program-specific functions/responsibilities. The individual must:

School of Pharmacy Functions and Responsibilities:
Primary duties consist of teaching and facilitating student learning with advanced strategies in the areas of pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutics and calculations.
Research expertise in the areas of drug delivery, formulation development, or a related field.
Have a track record of and maintain scholarly activity as demonstrated by a record of success consisting publications or patents.

General SPHS Functions and Responsibilities:
Fosters academic and clinical collaborations with other programs in the School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences, and the School of Medicine;
Serves in appropriate committees in the School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences;
Advise and mentor professional pharmacy and graduate students.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential function of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Relevant teaching experience at an accredited college or university.
Familiarity with learning management systems, video recording and editing, MS Office (esp, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and videoconferencing.
Strong personal and professional commitment to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals with diverse backgrounds and groups representing numerous perspectives and interests.
Ability to handle multiple priorities with excellent organizational skills.
Honesty, integrity, and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
Valid driver's license and accessibility to transportation for travel between campuses and to off-site locations.

Special Requirements:
Keck Graduate Institute has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program covering all employees and students. Employees must submit proof of vaccination or an Institute-approved exception or deferral to comply with the policy.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans. Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time, particularly related to the use of a computer. Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file. Ability to move about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages.

Ability to drive locally and travel by airplane nationally. Occasionally, will be required to stand for prolonged periods of time at activities/events on and off-campus.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans.

Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file. Ability to move about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages. Ability to drive locally and travel by airplane nationally. Occasionally, will be required to stand for prolonged periods of time at activities/events on and off-campus.

To Apply:
A confidential review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. To be ensured full consideration, please submit a cover letter highlighting your professional experience; a complete CV outlining your career and educational credentials; and three professional references (including their names, relationship to you, their position, email, and direct phone numbers). Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
Keck Graduate Institute is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all terms and conditions of employment. KGI strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

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