University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

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University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research (PHSR)
Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) in Pharmacoeconomics
Faculty Position (No. 05-180-93)

The PHSR Department at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy seeks applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position in pharmacoeconomics at the rank of assistant or associate professor. At the time of appointment, the successful candidate must possess a doctoral degree in economics or related discipline. Applicants should have teaching and research interests consistent with the department’s mission to improve health among diverse populations through health services and other drug-related research, education, service and community outreach. Our 16-member faculty conducts research on comparative effectiveness and patient-centered outcomes research, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacoepidemiology, policy, law, and social/behavioral science. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong technical background in empirical methods relevant for conducting pharmacoeconomics research, a record of peer-reviewed publications, relevant teaching experience, and a history of research funding, commensurate with position rank.

The duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: a) mentor and teach pharmacoeconomics within the PHSR Department’s PhD graduate program and the School’s Doctor of Pharmacy program; b) develop interdisciplinary research collaborations with colleagues within the School of Pharmacy as well as with colleagues in the other professional schools across campus; and c) contribute to the growth and expansion of the PHSR Department and the School.

The successful candidate will report to the Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research. This faculty appointment is open immediately with a negotiable start date. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading, multidisciplinary faculty. All interested applicants must apply as soon as possible. Please send a letter of interest (please include Position Number 05-180-93 in your letter), current curriculum vitae (signed and dated), and the names/contact information for three references to:

Ebere Onukwugha, PhD
Chair, Search Committee
Pharmaceutical Health Services Research Department
School of Pharmacy, University of Maryland
220 Arch Street, 12th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-706-8981
eonukwug@rx.umaryland.edu

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.