Lecturer—Pathophysiology and Anatomy & physiology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Butler University seeks a faculty member for a 10-month non-tenure-track lecturer position in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. This position requires a collaborative and innovative approach to face-to-face and online course development and instruction in pathophysiology, anatomy and physiology, and University core courses in their area of interest or expertise. While research or scholarship is not required for this position, Facilities and collaborations are available to support those efforts if desired.

Our mission is to provide innovative and interprofessional educational experiences in the health sciences. Connecting with a liberal arts perspective, we develop life-long learners who serve society as dedicated health professionals, scholars, and community leaders. Butler is a vibrant university located in a growing metropolitan area, and is committed to providing a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students and seeks applicants who will engage in and contribute to those values. The selected candidate must emphasize student-centered learning and development of students’ awareness and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion as future health care professionals.

Requirements and Expectations

The hired applicant will:

• Possess a doctoral degree (all but dissertation candidates will be considered) in the biomedical sciences (e.g., physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry). Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience in human physiology and pathophysiology at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Provide innovative and varied learning experiences in both face-to-face and online formats. The Butler Center for Academic Technology (CAT) ( butler.edu/academic-technology/ ) supports learning by working with faculty to promote thoughtful and effective use of academic technology and instructional approaches.
• Emphasize student-centered learning and the development of students’ awareness and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion as future health care professionals.
• Provide academic advising and professional mentoring to students
• Participate in committees/work groups within the Dept. College and University and professional organizations.

Application

Interested candidates should submit the following as a single pdf document to Ms. Rebecca Welch rwelch@butler.edu . A cover letter, CV, names and contact information of three professional references, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) addressing the following two areas: “What does DEI mean to you?” and “Please share ideas on how you would facilitate or support DEI at Butler.” Any inquiries please contact the Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Marcos Oliveira, moliveir@butler.edu . A review of applications will begin on January 10, 2022, and continue until the position is filled.

Butler University, founded in 1855 by attorney and abolitionist Ovid Butler, is home to approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1050 graduate students in six colleges and more than 75 academic majors. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, a thriving metropolitan area of over 2 million people in the country’s 29th largest city, Butler occupies over 300 acres in a vibrant and diverse neighborhood near the White River on the northwest side of Indianapolis. The University’s mission and strategic direction are described at https://www.butler.edu/butlerstrategy .

Butler University is committed to enhancing the diversity of the student body and our faculty and staff. Hiring decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications, past experience, overall performance, and other employment-related criteria. Butler University provides equal opportunities for employment and advancement for all individuals, regardless of age, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.