CCHS Position Available In Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Job Description:

CCHS

• Professor and Chair, Department of Translational Sciencesand Medicine
• Tenure/Tenure Track
• 526150 Alabama, United States CCHS Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible) Closing at: Aug 15 2025
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• Biomedical Sciences Rank Professor Position Summary The College of Community Health Sciences at the University ofAlabama is seeking an innovative, visionary, and inclusive leaderto serve as the Chair of the newly established Department ofTranslational Science and Medicine (DTSM), starting in Fall 2025.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a distinguished scientistto lead and shape a growing department at a prominent R1 researchuniversity. The Chair will be responsible for strategicallyrecruiting the next generation of faculty, expanding and enhancingthe department’s research portfolio, fostering a robust teachingculture, advancing both graduate and undergraduate education, andpromoting a welcoming environment in which staff, faculty, andstudents excel. Additionally, the Chair will play a key role inmentoring junior faculty, supporting their professionaldevelopment, and guiding their growth within the department.

Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are basedon the personnel requirements of the University’s academic programsand on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in itsteaching, research, and service/academic citizenshipactivities. Detailed Position Information The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in bothfundamental and applied research and an outstanding record ofscholarship and extramurally funded, independent research in one ormore of the following key areas:

Clinical-Preclinical Research Interface:

Expertise in bridgingclinical applications with preclinical findings across all medicaldisciplines to enhance understanding and treatment of complexdiseases. Candidates may be experts in any specific specialty.

• Drug Metabolism, Pharmacokinetics (DMPK), and Pharmacodynamics(PD): Expertise in assessing drug absorption, distribution,metabolism, excretion, and toxicity, with advanced skills inPhysiologically Based Pharmacokinetics (PBPK) modeling andPharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) principles to optimizedrug efficacy and safety across diverse therapeutic applicationsand innovative formulations.

Biomaterials:

Skilled in creating advanced delivery systems forsmall molecules, biopharmaceuticals, cell-based therapies, andemerging therapeutic innovations.

Pharmacology:

Leading efforts in drug discovery and developmentto advance therapeutic solutions across a wide array of medicalconditions.

Translational Neuroscience:

Conducting research to integrate drugdelivery strategies with animal models, focusing on comprehensivestudies of drug metabolism, pharmacology, and individualvariability to advance the development and application of smallmolecules, biopharmaceuticals, cell-based therapies, and othercutting-edge medicines. The successful candidate will have a proven record of academic andadministrative excellence, including:

Mentoring and Scientific Leadership:

Established track record ofacademic and administrative leadership, including mentoring juniorfaculty and providing scientific direction in drug discovery andnovel drug delivery strategies for immuno-inflammatorydiseases.

Curriculum Development & Teaching Excellence:

Experience indesigning and developing curricula, with a commitment tointerdisciplinary education at both undergraduate and graduatelevels. Proven dedication to teaching and student mentorship.

Research Expertise:

Significant experience in drug discovery,development, and innovative drug delivery strategies.

Intellectual Contributions:

Strong record of significantintellectual contributions, including publications and securingextramural funding. Minimum Qualifications A doctoral degree in the pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology,biomedical engineering, chemistry, or a related discipline orclinical doctorate (PharmD, MD). Preferred Qualifications Proven track record at the full professor level at an R1university. Candidates with prestigious achievements in STEM andexceptional national and international reputations will be eligiblefor consideration for significant endowment support throughappointment as a Shelby Distinguished Professor(provost.ua.edu/Shelby/). Instructions and Required Materials for Application 1)

Cover Letter:

A detailed cover letter addressing your interestin the position, your qualifications, and how you align with thedepartment’s needs. 2)

Curriculum Vitae:

A comprehensive CVhighlighting your academic and administrative achievements,research experience, publications, and funding history. 3)

Administrative Experience and Vision Statement:

A three-pagedocument detailing your previous administrative roles, yourmanagement style, and your strategic vision for the Department ofTranslational Science and Medicine. 4)

Research Achievements andGoals Statement:

A three-page document summarizing your previousresearch accomplishments, ongoing projects, and future researchobjectives. 5)

Teaching Interests and Philosophy Statement:

Aone-page statement describing your teaching interests, philosophy,and approach to education, including any experience withinterdisciplinary courses. 6)

References:

A list of fiveprofessional references with their contact details. The searchcommittee will request reference letters if necessary. About the Division/College/School The College of Community Health Sciences (CCHS) was founded in 1972by William Willard, MD, author of the “Willard Report” andconsidered the “Father of Family Medicine,” with a mandate to trainfamily physicians for Alabama, particularly its rural areas. TheCollege also provides medical student education as the TuscaloosaRegional Campus of the four-campus University of Alabama School ofMedicine, based at UAB in Birmingham. The College’s mission focuseson improving the health of individuals and communities in Alabamaand the region through leadership in medical education and primarycare; the provision of high-quality, accessible health careservices; and scholarship. CCHS is sponsor of the UA Family Medicine Residency and sevenfellowships for family physicians. The Residency, a 16-16-16program now in its 45th year, is the second largest family medicineresidency in the country. Of the more than 470 Residency graduates,85% practice in the five-state area of the Southeast, with half inrural areas, and comprise 1 of 7 family physicians practicing inAlabama. Nearly 900 medical students have completed their clinicaltraining at the College since 1974, entering Family Medicine andprimary care careers at more than twice the national average. The College’s nationally recognized Rural Pipeline Programs and theInstitute for Rural Health Research, along with basic sciences,social sciences, and health professional faculty and resources onthe UA campus and innumerable specialty and medical researchfaculty among the School of Medicine faculty, create a uniquelyresource-rich environment for a medical educator. The College’sclinical enterprise also conducts 150,000 ambulatory visits andmore than 10,000 admissions a year to a broad patient population,including UA faculty and staff and the general population of WestAlabama. For more information about the College, visithttp://cchs.ua.edu About the University The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, namedone of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in theU.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offersbachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields ofstudy. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic corecampus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been rankedamong the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses inthe South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation. In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with morethan 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshmanclass. The current enrollment includes students from every countyin Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around theworld. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currentlyenrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions ofthe scholars in the country. UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution ofFulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as wellas a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for thefirst time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation toreceive both honors. For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’sTop Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 BestColleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s listof Top Value Colleges. UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universitiesin the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutionsof Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major researchinstitutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsoredawards in the 2023 fiscal year. Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physicalcampus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space,over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas(e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number ofpartnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies. The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff,with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy ofInventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the

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Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of topperforming young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscienceand engineering to biological sciences. Background Investigation and EEO Statement Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass apre-employment background investigation and information obtainedfrom social media and other internet sources. A prior convictionreported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOTautomatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for thisposition. A candidate with a prior conviction or negativebehavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of theprior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiringdecision is made. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal EducationalOpportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disabilityor protected veteran status and will not be discriminated againstbecause of their protected status. Applicants to and employees ofthis institution are protected under Federal law fromdiscrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find outmore. “EEO is the Law”https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf