Position Overview
The Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences seeks a collegial and dynamic adjunct faculty member to contribute to innovative teaching in medicinal chemistry. Our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program is offered in both campus-based and online formats, with an integrated curriculum that includes a four-course series titled Principles of Drug Action.
We have a teaching need in both the campus-based and online pathways:
- Campus-Based Program (CBP): Instruction in two courses:
- Principles of Drug Action I – covering: eicosanoids in pain, inflammation and coagulation, NSAID’d, Immunosuppressants and inflammatory drugs
- Principles of Drug Action III – focusing on infectious disease and cancer drugs.
- Commitment: 50 hours of instruction during Fall 2026 (August–December).
- Flexibility: Lecture dates can be adjusted to accommodate availability.
- Online Program: (OLP) Instruction covering the same course content as CBP, delivered entirely online remotely.
- Campus based program ( Can be delivered remotely)
- Weekly facilitated discussions with students are required on a set schedule
Covering: Anti-infective and chemotherapy, Antiprotozoals, Cancer & Drug Therapies of cancer
The course materials and structure are thoroughly developed, offering a solid framework for effective instruction.
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Pharmacology, or a related field.
- Candidates in the early stages of postdoctoral research are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Deliver pharmacology lectures.
- Lead group learning sessions in the integrated Principles of Drug Action series.
- Provide engaging and innovative learning experiences for pharmacy students.
- Utilize resources from the Butler Center for Academic Technology (CAT) to enhance instructional approaches (https://www.butler.edu/cat).
Position Details
- Start Date: August 2026 – December 2026.
- Campus-based lectures offer some flexibility in scheduling.
- Online program requires a fixed weekly session.
- Pay will be based on level of experience
Application Process
In order to be considered, interested candidates should submit:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- 1-page Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Questions? Contact Dr. Marcos Oliveira at [email protected].
Butler University, ranked #1 for Best Undergraduate Teaching and Most Innovative Schools in the Midwest (U.S. News & World Report), is located just five miles from downtown Indianapolis—a hub for life sciences and pharmaceutical innovation (https://www.biocrossroads.com/top100/). More details on COPHS can be found at: http://www.butler.edu/cophs/.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates interested in teaching only in the online program are encouraged to apply for those courses separately.