Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Health Sciences

Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences invites qualified applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in the department of Health Sciences. We are seeking someone with healthcare experience and excellent communication skills, who is fluent in English and Spanish. Higher education experience is preferred.

Position

10-month, tenure track, Assistant/Associate Professor. Position is available August 1, 2021, subject to final budgetary approval.

Responsibilities

Teaching

Teach Medical Spanish and Healthcare Communication
Provide support or instruction to other courses in area of expertise as needed
Provide academic advising to undergraduate health science and/or healthcare and business students

Scholarship

Research and publish per individual interests and expertise
Mentor and advise undergraduate student research

Service

Participate in committees/work groups within the Department of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and/or University as needed
Serve professional organization(s) at the local, state, and/or national level

Qualifications

Doctorate or terminal degree in a healthcare profession or health science related field

Fluent in English and Spanish
Teaching experience in related course work preferred
Demonstrated commitment to innovation in teaching and research
Strong organizational abilities
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment with potential for interdisciplinary engagements
Commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the Butler University community

Application

Interested applicants should submit the following as a single pdf document to Samuel Gurevitz, Pharm.D, sgurevit@butler.edu :

Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy
Names and contact information for three references

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement, describing past experiences, current interests/activities, and/or future goals for promoting a campus climate of diversity, equity and inclusion

Timeline:

Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2021, and continue until the position is filled. A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Butler University, founded in 1855 by attorney and abolitionist Ovid Butler, is home to about 4,000 undergraduate and 700 graduate students in six colleges and more than 60 academic majors. Located in Indianapolis, a thriving metropolitan area of approximately 1.5 million people in the 27th largest media market, Butler occupies 290 acres in a vibrant and diverse neighborhood near the White River on the northwest side of Indianapolis. The University emphasizes a liberal arts-based education with the goal of teaching clear and effective communication, appreciation of beauty, and a commitment to lifelong learning, community service, and global awareness.

Butler University is a comprehensive liberal arts institution with about 5,000 undergraduate students, located in a residential area of Indianapolis. Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.