Assistant Professor | Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: January 31, 2027 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor Business Title: Assistant Professor | Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Employee Type: Faculty Position Term: 12 Month Position Details: The Opportunity : Washington State University (WSU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (CPPS), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences , is seeking a permanent, full-time (12-month), tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position is located on the WSU Health Sciences campus in Spokane, WA.  The ideal candidate will have expertise in applying cutting-edge technologies in one or more of the following areas of interest: artificial intelligence/machine learning, biologics/large molecule therapeutics, cancer therapeutics, and drug delivery/nanotechnology. Candidates with expertise in other areas will also be considered based on their potential to complement and strengthen the department’s research programs. Current areas of research strength include molecular pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, drug metabolism/transport, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenomics, and clinical pharmacology. Therapeutic areas of interest within the department include cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, and age-related diseases. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s research mission and participate in teaching and mentoring students in the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Molecular Medicine MS and PhD programs, Doctor of Pharmacy program, and/or Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences program. Workload expectations will be 60% scholarship, 20% teaching, and 20% service.   Expected start date for this position is July 1, 2027.  Responsibilities Include:  Develop and maintain a highly productive and extramurally funded research program Mentor PhD, MS, PharmD, and BS students Teach courses in the MS/PhD, PharmD, and/or BS curricula Contribute to the mission of WSU and CPPS through service at the department, college, and university level Additional Information: The screening of applicants begins Monday, December 7, 2026. This is a full time (100%), 12-month tenure-track appointment . This position is overtime exempt. Annual Salary: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 | commensurate with qualifications and experience In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation . Required Qualifications: Candidates must have an earned PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent terminal degree (such as PhD, MD/PhD, or PharmD/PhD) and at least two years of postdoctoral training in Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field. A track record of accomplishments that demonstrate the potential to become an outstanding scholar and educator Cogent plans to develop and maintain a highly productive and extramurally funded research program Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collegially and collaboratively with people from all backgrounds Experience teaching/mentoring students at different levels in a higher education setting (i.e., graduate, professional, undergraduate) Contributions to service within an institution and in professional societies Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Eligible for work visa sponsorship Area/College: College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Department Name: Pharmaceutical Sciences Location: Spokane, WA Department and Campus: The Department supports the training of students in the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, including teaching concepts of the pharmaceutical sciences within the curriculum. The department is responsible for leading graduate student training in the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Molecular Medicine PhD and MS programs and undergraduate student training in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences BS program. The department offers a popular summer undergraduate research program that is funded by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. The department is world-class and research-focused, maintaining an outstanding, externally funded research program that generates $10M annually. Faculty members within the department conduct basic and translational research in critical areas of pharmaceutical and toxicological sciences, addressing a variety of major health disorders including inflammatory, cardiovascular, and infectious disease and cancer using in vitro and in vivo models. Research approaches of our faculty include computational pharmacology and molecular modeling; drug metabolism, disposition and toxicity assessment; pharmacokinetic modeling; pharmacogenomics; and drug discovery and medicinal chemistry. The WSU Health Sciences campus houses various research facilities to support WSU faculty, including a vivarium, mass spectrometry, microscopy, and flow cytometry. Complete with a rich cultural scene, historic neighborhoods, urban appeal, and easy access to four-season outdoor recreation, Spokane offers a high quality of life with a low cost-of-living. The Health Sciences campus lies at the heart of the developing University District and enjoys a premier