Below the listing of the specific departments within the College of Pharmacy Nursing & Health Sciences, you will find the most current job postings.

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Purdue Cancer Center invite applications to fill an endowed chair in Cancer Therapeutics. 

Responsibilities:  We seek an established scientist with a distinguished record of accomplishment who is qualified for appointment at the rank of professor.  Candidates whose research focuses on targeted delivery of therapies and/or the applications of nanotechnology for the treatment of cancer are of particular interest.

Qualifications:  PhD in an area related to Medicinal Chemistry.  Expected to maintain a strong extramurally-funded research program and provide leadership in the area of Cancer Therapeutics.  Commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.

Application Procedure:  Applicants should send a curriculum vita, a summary of planned and/or ongoing research, and the names of three references to: Head of Cancer Therapeutics Search, Purdue University, MCMP, 575 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907.  Applications will be reviewed beginning March 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the College of Engineering at Purdue University are seeking applications for the Kildsig Chair in Industrial and Physical Pharmacy.  The Kildsig professor will hold at 75% appointment in Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and a 25% appointment in Engineering.

Responsibilities:  The selected individual will be expected to develop and sustain an extramurally funded research program, as well as to contribute to professional and graduate education.  Participation in the Dane O. Kildsig Center for Pharmaceutical Processing Research and the newly funded NSF Engineering Research Center for Structured Organic Particulate Systems will be expected.  The Kildsig Chair will also assist in the further development of the new interdisciplinary Pharmaceutical Technology and Education Center at Purdue University and its associated Pharmaceutical Engineering educational program.  Candidates should have expertise in fundamental and applied research related to the development, design and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products.

Qualifications:  Candidates must hold a PhD degree in a relevant discipline; have a distinguished academic record, exceptional potential for world-class research and a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education.  A Kildsig Chair candidate must have a distinguished scholarly record meriting appointment to an endowed chair.

Application Procedure:  For consideration, please complete the online form at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications , and submit in electronic form, your curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interest, and the names and contact information for at least three references.  In case of difficulties in submitting an application to this website, please contact Ms. Marion Ragland at ragland@purdue.edu .  Review of applications will begin December 2007 and will continue until filled.

The Department of Pharmacy Practice, Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, is recruiting a 0.5 FTE nontenure-track faculty member with expertise in ambulatory care.

Responsibilities:  Primary responsibilities will include the development and implementation of medication/disease management programs.

Qualifications:  Required qualifications include a PharmD or Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy with a PhD.

Application Procedure:  Review of applications will begin December 31, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.  Qualified candidates should forward a letter of intent, current curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:  Steven R. Abel, PharmD, FAHHP, Search Committee Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, W7555 Myers Building, Wishard Health Services, 1001 W. Tenth Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-2879.  Phone: 317-613-2315 extension 303.  Email: sabel@iupui.edu.

The Department of Pharmacy Practice, Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, in conjunction with Regenstrief Institute Inc., Indiana University Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research, and the Veteran’s Administration Health Services Research and Development Center on Implementing Evidence-based Practice, is recruiting a tenure-track faculty member with research expertise in implementation science, pharmacoecomonics, pharmacoepidemiology, health informatics, and/or patient safety.

Responsibilities:  The successful candidate will contribute to the learning, engagement, and discovery initiatives of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Indiana University Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research, Regenstrief Institute, and the VA Health Services Research and Development Center on Implementing Evidence-based Practice.  The major emphasis of the position will be interdisciplinary collaboration in discovery, implementation, and system redesign.

Qualifications:  Required qualifications include a Pharm.D., M.D., or Bachelor’s Degree plus graduate degree with experience in health services research, operations research, medical informatics, or a related field.

Application Procedure:  Review of applications will begin December 17, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.  Qualified candidates should forward a letter of intent, current curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:  Karen S. Hudmon, Dr.P.H., Search Committee Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, W7555 Myers Building, Wishard Health Services, 1001 W. Tenth Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-2879.  Phone: 317-613-2315 extension 311.  Email: khudmon@purdue.edu

Purdue University School of Nursing invites nominees and applications for an endowed professorship with an emphasis on the health of women and children.  The Katherine Birck Chair in Nursing designates a distinguished nurse scholar who has made significant accomplishments in women and child health nursing as reflected in a sustained body of work, publications in high- quality, peer-reviewed research journals, and demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring.

Requirements:  The holder of the Chair should have a national reputation as a leader in nursing who has influenced the field.  Established funding track record and program of research as appropriate for a full professor at a Research One university is expected.  This individual will mentor junior faculty and graduate students in scholarly activities; advancing not only the mission and reputation of the School of Nursing but also Purdue University.

Qualifications:  RN licensure in Indiana; Earned master’s degree in nursing required with advanced certification in a specialty area; Earned doctorate degree

Application Procedure: Nominations and applications will be accepted beginning immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest accompanied by curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of at least three references to:  Jane M. Kirkpatrick, PhD, Chair, Birck Search Committee, Purdue University School of Nursing, 502 N. University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-9026.

The Purdue University School of Nursing is seeking candidates to fill tenure track faculty positions.  Tenure track positions are available spring 2008 and fall 2009. 

Requirements:  Contribute to the learning, discovery and engagement missions of Purdue University; enhancing and maintaining individual research program; teaching across the curriculum; School of Nursing, University, and community engagement

Qualifications:  Earned doctorate in nursing or related field; Masters Degree in nursing; Eligibility for RN licensure in Indiana; teaching experience at the baccalaureate/graduate level; scholarly productivity with established program of research; advanced certification required

Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin October 15, 2007, and continue until all positions are filled.  Forward a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:  Dr. Nancy Edwards, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, Johnson Hall School of Nursing, 502 N. University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2089; Phone: 765-494-4003; Fax: 765-494-6339; Email: nedwards@nursing.purdue.edu

The Department of Pharmacy practice, Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, is recruiting a 12-month tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Associate/Full Professor, with a focus in medication event identification and prevention.  The faculty member will serve as a researcher, educator, and facilitator for the Purdue University medication Safety Initiative, a program focused on the identification and reduction of medication-related errors in the healthcare setting with an emphasis on community pharmacy practice.

Requirements:  Knowledge of healthcare quality principles and issues regarding patient safety; strong communication and interpersonal skills; a vision for the establishment and assessment of innovative practices to enhance medication safety, with an emphasis in adverse drug events; ability to effectively articulate principles of healthcare quality and medication safety particularly related to adverse drug events, to fellow faculty members and students

Qualifications:  Required qualifications include a PharmD degree or a Bachelor’s degree plus a graduate degree (e.g., Ph.D.), one of which must be in a pharmacy-related discipline; a minimum of two years of teaching experience within a school of pharmacy or experiential learning; a minimum of five years work experience, including employment or scholarship activities in community pharmacy practice; and qualifications consistent with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor with tenure

Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin October 15, 2007, and will continue until the position is filled.  Qualified candidates should forward a current curriculum vitae along with three letters of reference to: Steven A. Scott, PharmD, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 575 Stadium Mall drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907; (765) 494-1476; scottrx@pharmacy.purdue.edu

The Department of Pharmacy Practice, Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in conjunction with Wishard Health Services is recruiting a 12-month tenure track faculty member with interests that integrate the provision of direct patient care (inpatient medicine) with teaching innovation and interdisciplinary research in an academic medical setting.

Requirements:  Serve as a clinical practice role model and preceptor for professional experiential programs (PharmD postgraduate training) through active contributions in pharmaceutical care; Help to optimize prescribing, drug utilization and patient outcomes, including patient health status, quality of life and costs of medical care; Provide effective didactic instruction to PharmD candidates; Contribute to the discovery of new knowledge or application(s) of fundamental knowledge through collaborative clinical research.

Qualifications:  All candidates should have a PharmD degree with residency/specialty residency/fellowship training, or equivalent experience.  The candidate must be eligible for licensure in the state of Indiana.  Candidates must possess effective interpersonal and formal communication skills and have a minimum of two years experience as a clinical instructor affiliated with a School of Pharmacy.

Application Procedure:  Review of applications will begin May 7, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.  Qualified candidates should forward curriculum vitae along with three letters of reference to: Christopher M. Scott, PharD, BCPS, Search Committee Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. W7555 Myers Building, Wishard Health Services, 1001 Tenth Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-2879.

The Purdue University Department of Pharmacy Practice, in conjunction with Clarian Health Partners, Indianapolis, Indiana, requests applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure track). 

Requirements:  The successful candidate will serve as a clinical practice role model and preceptor for Pharm.D. students in the area of adult hematology/oncology.  The faculty member will contribute 25% effort to learning, 45% to engagement, and 30% to discovery.

Qualifications:  A Pharm.D. degree, completion of an accredited PGY1 residency along with specialty residency and/or fellowship.

Application Procedure:  Review of applications will begin March 27, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.  Interested candidates should send a letter on intent, a current curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:  Steven R. Abel, Pharm.D., FASHP; Bucke Professor and Head; Department of Pharmacy Practice; Purdue University, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; W7555 Myers Building, Wishard Health Services; 1001 West 10th Street; Indianapolis, IN 46202-2879; Office: (317) 613-2315 Ext. 303; Email: sable@iupui.edu.

The Department of Pharmacy Practice, Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in conjunction with Wishard Health Services is recruiting a 12-month tenure-track faculty member with interests that integrate the provision of ambulatory patient care with teaching innovation and interdisciplinary research in an academic medical setting. 

Requirements:  The faculty member will be expected to serve as a clinical role model and preceptor, and provide effective didactic and experiential learning to professional degree students and pharmacy residents.  Optimizing drug utilization, patient outcomes, and minimizing costs of medical care along with participation in collaborative clinical research, direct patient care, and hospital committee involvement will be an expectation of the position.

Qualifications:  A Pharm.D. degree with residency/specialty residency/fellowship training, or equivalent experience.  The candidate must be eligible for licensure in the State of Indiana.  Rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

Application Procedure:  Review of applications will begin March 27, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.  Qualified candidates should forward a current curriculum vitae along with three letters of reference to:  Steven R. Abel, Pharm.D., FASHP; Bucke Professor and Head; Department of Pharmacy Practice; Purdue University, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; W7555 Myers Building, Wishard Health Services; 1001 West 10th Street; Indianapolis, IN 46202-2879; Office: (317) 613-2315 Ext. 303; Email: sable@iupui.edu.

The Purdue University School of Nursing seeks faculty for undergraduate teaching in Adult Health, Maternal/Parent Child, Pediatrics or Psych/Mental Health.  Academic appointments area available for Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor.  Qualifications are listed below.  Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until suitable candidates are located.

Requirements:  Active member of course tracing team, participate in faculty development, educate, supervise and evaluate students in a clinical setting.

Qualifications:  BSN and Master’s degree specializing in adult health, maternal/parent child, Pediatrics or Psych/Mental Health.  Minimum of 5 years teaching experience at the baccalaureate or master’s level.

Application Procedure:  Forward a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Roxanne Martin; Johnson Hall of Nursing; 502 N. University Street; West Lafayette, IN 47907-2069; Telephone: (765) 494-4003; Fax: (765) 496-1800; E-mail: martinrj@purdue.edu.  

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at Purdue University (www.mcmp.purdue.edu) invites applicants for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level.  Candidates who apply modern synthetic organic techniques to the development of modulators for biological/pharmaceutical targets are of particular interest. 

The Department offers a unique multidisciplinary environment in which chemistry and biology are applied toward the improvement of human health.  Synthetic medicinal chemistry is an active and integral component of the Department mission, with active funded research programs focusing on the synthesis of biologically significant molecules, and excellent facilities for small molecule characterization.  The Department possesses a strong core of pharmacology faculty and Purdue has notable strengths in cancer, neuroscience, and virology research.  The Purdue Cancer Care (www.cancer.purdue.edu), the Markey Center for Structural Biology (www.structure.bio.purdue.edu) and the Bindley Bioscience and Birck Nanotechnology Centers in Discovery Park (www.discoverypark.purdue.edu/wps/portal) offer excellent opportunities for collaborations on drug targets of contemporary interest.  The recent addition of a group of faculty who apply systems biology techniques to drug discovery enhances the Departmental collaborative environment.  In summary, a strong core group of synthetic organic chemists, a complementary group of outstanding biologists, and diverse student recruiting opportunities in the Purdue community offer great potential for scientific impact and success.

Requirements:  Applying modern synthetic organic techniques to the development of modulators of biological targets of pharmaceutical interest.  Establish and maintain a strong extramurally-funded research program.  Commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels is also required.

Qualifications:  Ph.D. in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or related scientific field.  Minimum of one year of post-doctoral experience in relevant research area.

Application Procedure:  Applicants should send a curriculum vita, a summary of planned and/or ongoing research, and the names of three references to: Head of Chemical Biology/Drug Discovery Search, Purdue University, MCMP, 575 Stadium Mall Dr., West Lafayette, IN 47907.  Applications will be reviewed beginning November 15, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled.

The department of Pharmacy Practice, Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in conjunction with Wishard Health Services is recruiting a 12 month non-tenure track faculty member with interests that integrate the provision of direct patient care (Internal Medicine) with teaching innovation and interdisciplinary research in an academic medical setting.  The successful candidate will serve a preceptor to Purdue University Pharm. D. students in Eldoret, Kenya, provide clinical pharmacy services at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, and provide didactic instruction at Moi University Faculty of Health Sciences.  Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.  Rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

Requirements:  Include a PharmD degree with residency/specialty residency/fellowship training, or equivalent experience.  The candidate must be eligible for licensure in the State of Indiana.

Qualifications:  The successful candidate will contribute to the learning, engagement, and discovery missions of the Purdue University Department of Pharmacy Practice and Wishard Health Services.  This faculty member will be expected to serve as a clinical role model and preceptor, and provide effective didactic and experiential learning to professional degree students and pharmacy residents.  Optimizing drug utilization, patient outcomes, and minimizing costs of medical care, along with participation in collaborative clinical research, direct patient care, and hospital committee involvement will be an expectation of the position.

Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin October 1, 2006 and continue until the position is filled.  Qualified candidates should forward a curriculum vitae along with three letters of reference to: Christopher M. Scott, PharmD, BCPS; Search Committee Chair; Department of Pharmacy Practice; Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; W7555 Myers Building; Wishard Health Services; 1001 West Tenth Street; Indianapolis, IN 46202-2879; Phone: (317) 613-2315, extension 307; Email: cmscott@purdue.edu

Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (tenure track) in conjunction with Indiana University School of Medicine and Moi University of Health Sciences in Eldoret, Kenya.  The successful candidate will serve a preceptor to Purdue University Pharm. D. students in Eldoret, Kenya, provide clinical pharmacy services at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, and provide didactic instruction at Moi University Faculty of Health Sciences.  Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. 

Requirements:  Applicants must possess a Pharm. D. degree.

Qualifications:  Residency training is preferred.  Candidates should also demonstrate effective interpersonal and formal communication skills

Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin October 1, 2006 and continue until the position is filled.  Applicants shall send a letter of intent with curriculum vitae along with names and addresses of three references to: Ellen Schellhase, PharmD; Assistant Professor; Department of Pharmacy Practice; School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Purdue University; W7555 Myers Building; Wishard Health Services; 1001 West Tenth Street; Indianapolis, IN 46202; elschell@iupui.edu

The College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Health Sciences is a triumvirate of Schools at Purdue University concentrating on human health.  The School of Health Sciences continues expansion of its research program in toxicology.  We invite applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level.

Requirements:  The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program in environmental toxicology.

Qualifications:  Candidate must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. and at least two years of relevant postdoctoral research experience.  Applicants with expertise in molecular, cellular, and/or genetic experimental approaches related to understanding the mechanisms of toxicity of environmental agents on human health are encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure:  Please email a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of current and future research interests, and contact information for three references to Dr. Wei Zheng, Professor and Chair of the Search Committee, at wzheng@purdue.edu.  Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Pharmacy Practice at Purdue University seeks to fill a tenure-track endowed chair position with an established mid-career scientist.  This position will be located in the Department of Pharmacy Practice on the combined campus of Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (IUPUI), which is also the location of the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Requirements:  The successful candidate is expected to sustain a nationally recognized program of discovery and scholarship.  Candidates with an accomplished research record in any area will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates with an accomplished research record in pharmacogenomics, oncology, cardiology, or obstetrics.  The successful candidate will be expected to provide effective instruction and mentorship to PharmD students, graduate students and/or post-doctoral fellows, and will be expected to participate in national and international outreach activities. 

Qualifications:  Must hold a PharmD degree, PhD in related discipline, and/or MD.  The candidate should possess a proven track record of grantsmanship and scholarly publications, experience in interdisciplinary research, and ability to interact with a diverse group of investigators in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and in the School of Medicine, Indiana University.

Application Procedure:  Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2006 and continue until the position is filled.  Qualified persons are requested to send a letter of application and curriculum vitae to: James E. Tisdale, PharmD, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Purdue University, W7555 Myers Building, WHS, 1001 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, 317-613-2315, ext. 306, jtisdale@iupui.edu.

Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice (non-tenure track) with Parkview Health of Fort Wayne, Indiana. 

Requirements: 1) Serve as a clinical practice role model and preceptor for the professional experiential learning program (Pharm.D.) through active contributions optimizing pharmaceutical core, 2) Help to optimize prescribing, drug utilization and patient outcomes, including patient health status, quality of life and costs of medical care, 3) Provide effective didactic instruction to Pharm.D. candidates, 4) Contribute to the discovery of new knowledge or new application(s) of fundamental knowledge through collaborative clinical research.

Qualifications:  1) Must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, 2) Must have completed an accredited residency, specialty residency and/or fellowship training or be able to provide evidence of equivalent experience, 3) Must become licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Indiana, 4) Must possess effective interpersonal and formal communication skills, 5) Teaching experience within a school or college of pharmacy is preferred.

Application Procedure:  Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2006 and continue until the position is filled.  Applicants should send a letter of intent with curriculum vitae along with the names and addresses of three references to: Steven R. Abel, Pharm. D., FASHP; Professor and Head; School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Purdue University; W7555 Myers Building, Wishard Health Services; 1001 West Tenth Street; Indianapolis, IN 46202; E-mail: sable@iupui.edu