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Regulatory Science Program Faculty Director - Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Application Window

Open date: January 5, 2024

Most recent review date: Sunday, Feb 4, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Saturday, Jul 5, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Regulatory Science Program Faculty Director - Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of California, San Francisco

The Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the In Residence or Ladder Rank academic series. Depending on qualifications, applicants may be appointed at any of the levels of these series, assistant, associate or full.

The successful candidate will serve as the faculty director for a new Master’s program in regulatory science and health equity. In this role, the candidate will design, develop and participate in curriculum planning and development of the new degree program. He/she will coordinate instructors, delivering instruction to students (including lecturing, small group facilitation, and research project advising), proctoring and grading, and mentoring/advising. The candidate will also teach in other programs in the School of Pharmacy including the MS degree program in Artificial Intelligence and Computational Drug Discovery and Development, the PhD program in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics and the PharmD program.

In addition, the applicant is expected to develop a strong research program, funded by federal and other grants, broadly in the areas of drug development, computational drug discovery and development, or regulatory science. These areas represent growth areas in the school, and it is envisioned that the candidate will have opportunities for leadership in these areas within the department and school.

We welcome applications from scientists with backgrounds and experiences in drug discovery and drug development, quantitative pharmacology, pharmacometrics, pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modeling, bioinformatics, pharmaceutical sciences, and related fields. Salary/rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s training and experience. UCSF seeks candidates who are committed to the mentorship of students and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across the campus.

Required Qualifications:

  • PhD and/or pharmacy-related degree in pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field.
  • Strong record of publications in computational drug discovery/development, and regulatory science.
  • Experience working at or with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or other regulatory agencies.
  • Past work experience on drug development in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Experience conducting research with multidisciplinary research teams.
  • Computer programming skills.
  • Excellent communications skills and ability to build a strong rapport with faculty and staff, both within and outside of UCSF

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Teaching Experience

Application Requirements:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Teaching
  • Statement of Research
  • Reprints of major publications
  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: https://diversity.ucsf.edu/contributions-to-diversity-statement
  • 6 references (request at least 2 internal, if possible)

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04855.

UCSF PRIDE Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $112,500-$297,200. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement

  • Misc / Additional - Reprints of major publications

Reference requirements
  • 6 required (contact information only)

6 references (request at least 2 internal references, if possible)

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Job location

San Francisco, CA