About this role
Job Summary
The Division of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences in the College of Pharmacy at Xavier University of Louisiana invites applications for two full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor positions beginning in August 2027. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Pharmacology or a closely related discipline. Prior academic experience is preferred but not required.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.
D.) curriculum and related health sciences programs, preparing students to become outstanding healthcare professionals, scientists, and leaders. Responsibilities include teaching and coordinating courses within the curriculum, mentoring students, and contributing to service activities within the College and University. The successful candidate will also be expected to establish and sustain an externally funded research program in their area of expertise and engage in scholarly activities that enhance the University’s research mission.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary research environment with access to Xavier University’s core facilities in cell and molecular biology, data science, therapeutics development, and advanced research instrumentation. Additional collaborative research opportunities are available through several regional partnerships and consortia, including the Louisiana Cancer Research Center (LCRC), the Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science Center (LA CaTS), and the Ochsner-Xavier Institute for Health Equity and Research (OXIHER).
Through Xavier University and the Louisiana Cancer Research Center, this position offers a highly competitive three-year start-up package, including 50% protected research effort. The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory space in a newly constructed research facility, including a fully equipped animal care and research facility.
The position also offers opportunities for academic and research leadership. Qualified candidates may be considered for Program Core or Core Facility leadership roles within Xavier University’s NIH-funded Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) program, which focuses on advancing research in cancer health disparities. In addition, the successful candidate may have opportunities to serve in co-leadership roles within LCRC research programs and initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach, mentor, and advise Pharm.
D., M.S., and other health sciences students within the College of Pharmacy.
- Contribute to the growth and expansion of Xavier University’s biomedical research enterprise.
- Develop and sustain a vibrant, externally funded research program that results in peer-reviewed publications, scholarly presentations, and competitive grant support.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners on interdisciplinary research and educational initiatives.
- Participate in service activities that support the Division, College, University, profession, and broader community.
- Engage in student mentoring, academic advising, and professional development activities.
- Participate in division, college, and university meetings, assemblies, convocations, commencement ceremonies, and other institutional events.
- Support the mission and strategic priorities of Xavier University of Louisiana and the College of Pharmacy.
About the College of Pharmacy
Xavier University of Louisiana’s College of Pharmacy is dedicated to bringing minority students into the pharmacy profession and is one of the top producers of African American Doctor of Pharmacy graduates in the nation. The Division of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of two divisions within the College of Pharmacy. This division is responsible for teaching the foundational sciences within the Pharm.
D. and MSPS curricula, such as pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutics.
The Division of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences is committed to advancing the field of pharmacy through excellence in education and research. We are proud to contribute to the training of the next generation of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists, and to play an essential role in advancing our understanding of drug development principles. Dedicated faculty members are actively involved in cutting-edge research in areas such as drug discovery and development, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology. Our researchers collaborate with other departments and schools within the university to promote interdisciplinary research and education. We provide exceptional training and mentorship to our graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, who pursue careers in the pharmaceutical sciences. Our graduates are well-equipped to contribute to the development of new drugs and therapies through basic and applied research.