Department:
Location:
Health Sciences CenterTime Type:
Full timeWorker Type:
Regular Term (Fixed Term)Job Req ID:
R108012Position Description:
Term Track Assistant Professor Position
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
The University of Louisville invites applications for a term track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in the School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in pharmacology, toxicology, or related discipline, or M.D., and must provide evidence of potential to contribute to an established research program investigating molecular biology of arsenic toxicology with an emphasis on miRNA dysregulation, and conduct student and junior post-doctoral scholar research training.
Primary responsibilities will be in research, assisting with grant and manuscript writing, and research training. Information about the department, including current faculty, graduate program, training grant, and various interdisciplinary research centers, is available at www.louisville.edu/medschool/pharmacology.
The Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology is committed to creating campus environments that support the success of all students and employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, research agendas, and services that effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our student population.
Term track appointments are renewable dependent on satisfactory performance and available funding.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidate confidentially will be maintained until on-campus interview. Applicants should upload their application letter outlining career research goals, experience in participating in student training, and interest in the position, curriculum vitae, and names/contact information of three individuals for letters of reference. Review of applications will begin December 5, 2025 and will continue until position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.
Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.