Assistant Professor of Pharmacology

Roles and responsibilities

1. Teaching Responsibilities:

• Lectures and Seminars: Deliver lectures on core pharmacology topics, including drug mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion), pharmacodynamics (drug effects on the body), and toxicology. Tailor courses for medical students, graduate students, or undergraduate students depending on the institution.
• Laboratory Instruction: Supervise students in practical labs where they can learn experimental pharmacology techniques, such as testing drug efficacy, pharmacokinetic analysis, and receptor binding assays.
• Curriculum Development: Design and develop course materials, syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments. Update and refine curricula to reflect the latest advancements in pharmacology and clinical applications.
• Assessments and Grading: Evaluate students through exams, quizzes, assignments, lab reports, and presentations. Provide feedback on academic performance and offer guidance on improving their understanding of pharmacology.
• Mentorship and Advising: Serve as an academic advisor and mentor for students, especially those conducting research projects, helping guide them in their academic and professional development.

2. Research Responsibilities:

• Conduct Original Research: Lead research in pharmacology, focusing on areas such as drug discovery, drug development, pharmacogenomics, toxicology, therapeutic efficacy, or the development of novel therapies for various diseases.
• Research Publication: Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals, present research at conferences, and contribute to advancing the field of pharmacology.
• Grant Writing: Apply for research grants to support pharmacological research, seeking funding from government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, or private foundations.
• Collaboration: Work with interdisciplinary teams, including other pharmacologists, biochemists, clinicians, or researchers in related fields such as toxicology or biotechnology, to broaden the scope of research and improve its clinical relevance.
• Supervision of Graduate Students and Research: Mentor graduate students or postdoctoral fellows in their research, providing guidance on experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific writing.

3. Clinical and Applied Pharmacology (if applicable):

• Clinical Teaching: If part of a medical or healthcare training program, teach pharmacology as it relates to clinical practice, covering topics like drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, and personalized medicine.
• Drug Therapy Management: In clinical settings, assist with the application of pharmacological principles to patient care, including drug selection, dosing, and monitoring for adverse effects in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Toxicology and Drug Safety: Focus on the safety profile of medications, studying the toxic effects of drugs and teaching students about how to manage and prevent drug-related toxicity.

4. Administrative and Service Responsibilities:

• Departmental Service: Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and service roles related to curriculum development, faculty recruitment, and overall department management.
• Curriculum Review and Evaluation: Help review and improve the pharmacology curriculum, ensuring it aligns with current research, clinical practices, and advances in the field of pharmacology.
• Academic and Professional Committees: Serve on committees for student admissions, academic progress, or accreditation, contributing to institutional development and policy-making.
• Professional Service: Represent the department and institution at academic conferences, workshops, and professional societies. Actively participate in committees or editorial boards within the pharmacological community.

Desired candidate profile

-1 The applicant must be a Saudi national.

-2 The applicant must have obtained all his/her academic qualifications from Saudi universities or recognized universities.

-3 The applicant for the position of Assistant Professor must have a grade of not less than Good in all academic stages. Applicants who have obtained a Good grade in the Bachelor’s stage are exempted from this in cases of academic or research excellence.

-4 The applicant must attach the “Equivalency Certificate” issued by the Ministry of Education for the academic qualifications he/she obtained from non-Saudi universities.
-5 The study system for the applicant in all stages (bachelor's, master's, doctorate) must be full-time and full-time. The applicant must attach the scholarship or assignment decision if he is a government employee.
-6 There must be an extension of specialization between academic degrees (bachelor's, master's, doctorate).
-7 Attach the classification certificate from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (for applicants for health jobs).
-8 The applicant must provide the correct data matching the official documents and the required attachments during the application period.
-9 Attend and pass the personal interviews.
-10 The applicant must be medically fit.