Open Rank Faculty Pharmacology and Toxicology – Spring 2025 (January) – Accepting Applications

Why the American University of Iraq—Baghdad?

Opening its doors in January 2021, the new American University of Iraq—Baghdad (AUIB) began as a dream of influential individuals in Iraqi and the United States business, industry and government who wanted to see a world-class institution of higher learning established in the city, reminiscent of the days when Baghdad was an educational mecca and flourishing capital of the Muslim world.  With a great library, palatial college buildings and student centers, state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and athletic facilities, AUIB will be a beautiful campus, attracting students, faculty, and staff from throughout the world.  We invite you to join us in this exciting new venture.

This position will report directly to the Dean of the College of Pharmacy

Job description, duties, and responsibilities:

• Teach basic and advanced theoretical and laboratory courses for undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students related to Pharmacology and Toxicology.
• Participate in designing modules and programs in novel pharmacology and toxicology domains to reflect the latest developments in the field.
• Contribute to the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education’s (ACPE) accreditation process.
• Develop and lead multidisciplinary research collaborations leading to publications in reputed journals, and establish an extramural funded research program that augments the research directions of the college.
• Contribute to the development of pioneer testing and research facilities and laboratories at the College of Pharmacy.
• Contribute to advancing pharmacy practice in the region through designing and delivering various continuous education (CE) programs.
• Be involved in assessment and committee work at the college and the university.

Job Location: AUIB Campus, Airport Road, Baghdad, Iraq.

Qualifications:

• A reputable university’s BPharm or PharmD is accompanied by a PhD in pharmacology and/or toxicology. Applicants with degrees from recognized pharmacy schools or colleges and postdoctoral training in toxicology or pharmacy will be given special consideration.
• Preference will also be given to candidates with research credentials and interests in any of the areas of clinical pharmacology or applied toxicology.
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience at a reputed university.
• Excellent communication skills in English and familiarity with the American system of higher education.
• Interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• An excellent team player with the capacity to collaborate well with coworkers and students from diverse cultural backgrounds, foster a positive attitude, and search for better ways of doing things.
• Strong track record of leadership in research at the institutional, professional, and community levels; also, successful acceptance and administration of funded projects; this includes supervising research staff and students and publishing highly influential work.

Application Procedure:

Application Requirements for Positions at the American University of Iraq—Baghdad

To be considered for any role at the American University of Iraq—Baghdad (AUIB), applicants are required to submit the following documents:

• Cover letter: This should detail how your skills and experience align with the specific requirements of the position you are applying for.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Please provide an up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae
• Identification: A valid national ID or passport is required for the application process.
• Teaching Philosophy (1 page max)
• Research Statement (2 pages max)

* Please note that applications missing any of these components will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email and WhatsApp to schedule interviews.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will need to provide additional documentation:

• Educational transcripts and certifications must be translated into English.
• References: You must provide contact details for three references. These individuals should be those who have either worked with you or supervised your work.

We look forward to receiving your complete applications and appreciate your interest in joining our dynamic team at AUIB.

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