Pharmacy - (2) Assistant/Associate Professor

Posted date:
02-Nov-09

The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Pharmacy is seeking applications for two (2) full-time tenure-track appointments. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate a keen interest and pursue scholarship in innovative educational programs and teaching, discovery of knowledge in their specialty area and service. Commitment to collegiality and proven ability to work within a richly diverse environment is required.

Position #10510
Pharmaceutics (physical pharmacy, novel drug delivery). Applicants will preferably possess a professional degree in Pharmacy and Ph.D. or equivalent, preferably with post-doctoral or fellowship training. The successful candidate will be expected to possess and develop an area of scholarship or research, teach in the undergraduate and graduate programs in pharmaceutical sciences, and provide service to the Faculty and University.

Position #08733
Population-based interventions and outcomes of pharmaceuticals (health-policy, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacovigilence). Applicants will preferably possess a professional degree in Pharmacy and post-baccalaureate Pharm.D., Ph.D. or equivalent, preferably with post-doctoral or fellowship training. The successful candidate will be expected to possess and develop an area of scholarship or research focusing on population-based pharmaceutical interventions and outcomes, teach in the undergraduate and graduate programs in pharmaceutical and health policy, scientific literature evaluation and other areas as appropriate, and provide service to the Faculty and University.

The Faculty of Pharmacy has recently relocated to a new state-of-the-art teaching and research facility on the Bannatyne Campus at the University of Manitoba. The open-access laboratory facilitates collaboration across a wide range of biological, microbiological, and analytical research programs. There are also significant opportunities for collaboration with other health science faculties including Dentistry and Medicine. In addition, the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (in the Faculty of Medicine) provides access to a world-class population-based research unit, with a rich data repository which includes person-level health, pharmaceutical and social services data for the entire population of Manitoba. The campus houses excellent library facilities for the health sciences, and is proximally located to several tertiary teaching hospitals.

Winnipeg is the largest city and capital of the Province of Manitoba. The city nurtures a rich culture environment, including symphony, opera, dance, theatre, and ethnic festivals. Besides supporting professional baseball, football and hockey teams the region provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation in all seasons. The Winnipeg housing market is one of the most affordable in Canada. Learn more about Winnipeg at: http://www.city.winnipeg.mb.ca.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Closing date for applications is December 11, 2009. Consideration of applications will commence thereafter, and review of applications will continue until the positions have been filled. Expected date of appointments is March 1, 2010 or soon thereafter. Applicants can apply in writing or by e-mail by sending a letter of application (referencing position number 10510 or 08733) with a brief outline of research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references to the address below. Please note that only complete applications will be considered.

Ms Joanne Ogilvie, Confidential Assistant to the Dean
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba
Apotex Centre
750 McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada R3E 0T5
Email: joanne_ogilvieumanitoba.ca

This advertisement can also be found at the following website: http://www.umanitoba.ca/employment/academic

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitaes may be provided to participating members of the search process.