About This Role:

The Department of Anatomy and Physiology within the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University is seeking a pharmacology faculty member (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). This is a full-time position with rank and salary commensurate with qualifications. The position is available as (1) a research and teaching appointment (tenure-track/tenured) or (2) a primarily teaching appointment (clinical-track) and may be a 9- or 12-month position based on the applicant.

The candidate will be expected to teach pharmacology in the graduate and professional curriculums, and contribute to the service mission of the Department, College, and University. Specific teaching requirements will be tailored to the expertise of the applicant and the needs of the College but it is anticipated that the teaching appointment for this position will be a minimum of 40% for tenure-track and 70% for clinical track. Applicants with the ability to teach additional related biomedical topics, including physiology, are especially desirable.

The overall originality and promise of a candidate’s research will be prioritized rather than the candidate’s area of specialization within pharmacology or related fields for tenure-track/tenured candidates. As part of their duties, a tenure-track or tenured candidate will be expected to mentor and train graduate and professional students in an area of the candidate’s expertise and establish and maintain an independent, dynamic, extramurally-funded research program.

The Department of Anatomy and Physiology seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our land-grant mission to serve the diverse people of Kansas, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Anatomy and Physiology is a collaborative multi-disciplinary biomedical sciences department with responsibilities in instruction, research, service, and continuing education in the disciplines of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, toxicology, neuroscience, and animal welfare.  The Department consists of approximately 25 full-time faculty, 12 Ph.D. students, and approximately 30 M.S. students. We offer research-based graduate degrees along with a non-thesis one-year M.S. in Biomedical Science degree. Additional information about our department can be found at https://www.vet.k-state.edu/academics/anatomy-physiology/.

The College of Veterinary Medicine is home to three academic departments (Anatomy and Physiology; Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology; and Clinical Sciences). The College enrolls roughly 600 DVM and graduate students and employs more than 130 full-time faculty members engaged in teaching, research, extension, and clinical positions (https://www.vet.k-state.edu/). The College currently has the largest number of board-certified veterinary clinical pharmacologists of any veterinary school in the country. Pharmacology faculty in the college have expertise in comparative drug metabolism and pharmacogenomics, pharmacokinetics, pain management, and antimicrobial resistance. The College houses 11 different centers, institutes, and areas of excellence and supports the BSL3 Biosecurity Research Institute and the Johnson Cancer Research Center. There are ample opportunities to collaborate within the College and University as well as with industry (Kansas City Animal Health Corridor and BioNexus KC), the federal government (National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility and the USDA Arthropod-Borne Animal Disease Research Unit), and other regional universities including the University of Kansas. The College is dedicated to the advancement of the health and welfare of animals, people, the environment, and the veterinary profession through excellence in teaching, research, service, and outreach.

Kansas State University is a major public land-grant R1 research university that enrolls more than 20,000 students and employs nearly 1,400 faculty members. Our host community of Manhattan, Kansas is a growing city of 55,000 situated in the scenic Flint Hills of northeast Kansas that offers a high quality of life with an abundance of opportunities for outdoor recreation, dining, vibrant cultural experiences, top public schools, and close proximity to larger urban centers. K-State and Manhattan have one of the top-ranked “town-gown” relationships in the nation and Manhattan consistently ranks as one of the best college towns in America. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

In recognition of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s commitment of equity and inclusion, the College received a Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award in 2021- one of only six schools of veterinary medicine to earn this honor.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Professor: 

• Ph.D., PharmD, DVM, or M.D. (or equivalent)
• Potential or demonstrated ability to teach pharmacology at the university level
• Relevant postgraduate research training (e.g. M.S., Ph.D., and/or fellowship) in pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field for tenure-track

Associate Professor or Professor:

• Ph.D., PharmD, DVM, or M.D. (or equivalent) with relevant research experience in pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field
• Evidence of effective and innovative university-level pharmacology teaching
• For tenure: a record of extramural funding and peer-reviewed publications in your focus area commensurate with tenure/rank at Kansas State University

Preferred Qualifications:

Assistant Professor:

• Research training at the doctoral level
• Demonstrated publications in your focus area
• For tenure-track, demonstrated potential for sustained productivity and engagement in extramurally funded research in your focus area
• DVM or equivalent

Associate Professor or Professor:

• Current pharmacology teaching experience in a health professional program
• DVM or equivalent
• For tenure, current extramural grant support for research

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter that specifies the rank and track interest of the applicant
2. Curriculum vitae (CV)
3. One-page teaching statement
4. One-page research statement (tenure and tenure-track applicants only)
5. Contact information for a minimum of three professional references

Applications that are missing required documents or contain statements that exceed the page length requirements will not be considered. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee co-chairs, Dr. Butch Kukanich (kukanich@ksu.edu) and Dr. Stephanie Martinez (stephaniemartinez@ksu.edu), with the subject line: Pharmacology Faculty Search

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.