- Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
- Location: Chapel Hill, Orange County
- Full Time
- Chapel Hill, Orange County
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine seeks a distinguished leader to serve as Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmacology in Chapel Hill. This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead one of the nation's premier pharmacology departments, recognized for excellence in research, education, and innovation.
About the Role
As Chair of Pharmacology, you will oversee all operations, strategic direction, and initiatives of this distinguished department. In this leadership position, you will guide research endeavors, shape educational programs, mentor faculty, manage departmental resources, and advance pharmacology's impact on medical science and patient care. You will work closely with school administration and collaborate across the medical center to enhance the university's research profile and academic mission.
What You'll Do
- Direct the department's research portfolio and support faculty in securing external funding
- Oversee undergraduate and graduate pharmacology curriculum and student mentorship
- Foster a culture of innovation and excellence among faculty and research teams
- Manage departmental budget, personnel, and administrative operations
- Represent the department within the School of Medicine and university community
- Maintain active participation in pharmacology research and scholarly activities
What We're Looking For
- Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in pharmacology or closely related field
- Substantial record of peer-reviewed research and publications in pharmacology
- Demonstrated leadership experience in academic or research settings
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence in academic medicine
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
About UNC-Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a leading public research institution committed to education, research, and community engagement. The School of Medicine educates physicians and researchers to advance health and tackle complex medical challenges. Located in Chapel Hill, Orange County, the university and medical center provide exceptional opportunities for scholarly collaboration and impact.
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North Carolina is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, South Carolina to the south, Georgia to the southwest, and Tennessee to the west. The state is the 28th-largest and ninth-most populous of the United States. Along with South Carolina, it makes up the Carolinas region of the East Co
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- Elevation 150m (492 ft)
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