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Job description
Posting Information
Posting Information
Department
SOP-DPMP -
Posting Open Date
08/12/2026
Application Deadline
10/07/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Working Title
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics (DPMP)
Appointment Type
Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID
FAC
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Dependent on Qualifications.
Proposed Start Date
04/01/2027
Position Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy ( is one of six health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Social Work, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School's Strategic Plan ( Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world's most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.
Position Summary
The Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics (DPMP) in the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy invites applications for a 12-month tenure-track Assistant Professor rank position. Ideal candidate will have research experience in drug delivery, pharmaceutics, pharmacoengineering and/or neuroengineering. We are seeking candidates who have already established or possess the potential to establish a competitive and independent research program. Successful candidates must have a strong track record of publications that demonstrate innovation and an interest in translating novel technologies into real-world impact for patients. Candidates are expected to contribute to the education and training of students in both the Doctoral of Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD) graduate program and the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) professional program in the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related discipline
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- A strong track record of publications that demonstrate innovation and an interest in translating novel technologies into real-world impact for patients.
- Established or possesses the potential to establish a competitive and independent research program.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Applicants should submit their current curriculum vitae; one (1) cover letter; a research statement; a teaching statement (using the Teaching Philosophy/Evaluations document upload); and the names, institutions, email addresses, and telephone numbers is required for four (4) reference letter writers. Reference letter writers will receive an email with instructions for submitting letters of recommendation through the recruitment system. Materials should be submitted electronically, and the letters of recommendation should be addressed to the DPMP Assistant Professor Search Committee.
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Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title
Victoria Fleming, Associate Director of HR and Engagement
Department Contact Telephone or Email
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Worksite address
chapel hill, NC, 27517, US
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