Open Rank – Assistant, Associate, Professor (tenure-eligible)

Job Summary:

The Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is recruiting for multiple open rank, tenure eligible, interdisciplinary, cross-cutting faculty positions across both research and clinical domains with on focus on innovation, agility, and excellence to improve health and save lives. Depending on the candidate’s qualifications, research focus, and alignment with program needs, appointments may be made in either the Department of Clinical Pharmacy or the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, with extensive opportunities for collaboration across the CU Anschutz academic medical and health sciences campus.

Candidates with expertise in one or more of the School’s areas of excellence are encouraged to apply:

• Aging

• Artificial Intelligence and Systems Pharmacology

• Drug Development

The successful candidate will join a vibrant and collaborative academic community, and bring innovative solutions to solve real world problems through research, education, and unique interdisciplinary approaches which have the greatest impact to translation scientific advances on saving patient lives.

As a tenure eligible faculty member, candidates are expected to establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program that contributes to and enhances one or more of the School’s areas of excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Research

• Conduct cutting‑edge research within the chosen area of expertise to advance pharmaceutical sciences and address critical grand challenges that improve health and save lives.
• Bridge Interdisciplinary collaborations within departments, School, and which cut across the University of Colorado Anschutz campus to foster interdisciplinary research.
• Excellence in publication record and externally funded research which can cut across both clinical and research domains and in areas which are of the highest clinical significance and impact.

Teaching

• Contribute to graduate and postgraduate education by developing and delivering high‑quality, contemporary coursework.

Mentorship

• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff, supporting their academic and professional growth.

Service

• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service, including committees and scholarly organizations.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is preparing the world’s future pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists through innovative learning and teaching. During its more than 110-year history, the School of Pharmacy has been a global leader in medical discoveries, patient care, pharmacy advocacy, and online education. CU Pharmacy is ranked in the top 15% of all pharmacy schools in the nation, producing graduates who exceed national student outcomes and enjoy stellar career opportunities. The School’s faculty are advancing science and health care, through programs that reach urban and rural Coloradans, as well as communities around the world.

Why work for the University?

We have amazing benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave. The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below. For additional information on the requirements to be appointed to Associate or Full Professor, please review the School of Pharmacy Faculty Guidelines.

Assistant Professor

• Candidates must possess a PharmD, PhD, or MD or equivalent degree.

• Demonstrated expertise in one of the target areas as evidenced by a strong publication record or potential for securing extramural research funding.

Associate Professor

• Candidates must possess a PharmD, PhD, or MD or equivalent degree.

• Demonstrated expertise in one of the target areas as evidenced by a strong publication record or potential for securing extramural research funding.

• Meets the School of Pharmacy criteria for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.

Professor

• Candidates must possess a PharmD, PhD, or MD or equivalent degree.

• Demonstrated expertise in one of the target areas as evidenced by a strong publication record or potential for securing extramural research funding.

• Meets the School of Pharmacy criteria for appointment at the rank of Professor.

Preferred Qualifications (All Ranks)

• Experience in one or more of the School’s focus areas of excellence.

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring, preferably involving graduate or postgraduate students.

• A strong record of collaborative, team‑science research, including evidence of interdisciplinary work through publications, shared projects, or funding.

• Experience with large paradigm shifting center grants, or

• Documented research excellence, reflected in peer‑reviewed publications and contributions to the field.

• A successful history of securing external research funding from federal agencies, foundations, or industry partners.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships at all organizational levels.

• Commitment to and leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Engagement in innovative, evidence‑based approaches to pharmacy education and curriculum development.

• Experience with educational technologies that support student learning.