School of Medicine Chair, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology

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1 School of Medicine Chair, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology West Virginia University School of Medicine is seeking an accomplished academic leader and scientist to serve as Professor and Chair, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. The successful candidate will have the leadership skills and vision required to achieve the research, education and service missions of a basic science department and to promote collaborative and translational research efforts between basic and clinical faculty. Current research strengths in the Department include microvasculature mechanisms underlying a variety of clinical syndromes, regulation of coronary blood flow and heart rate, effects of airborne toxins, and physiological mechanisms of neuroplasticity. These strengths complement research programs in other basic science departments, the Center for Neuroscience, the Center for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences, the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center and WVNano Initiative. There is an institutional commitment to building a strong pharmacology research program in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology and to adding expertise to strengthen the existing physiology research program. There is an opportunity for the new Chair to provide unique focus and direction in an environment where new institutional leadership is strongly committed to the development of outstanding research programs across the School of Medicine and the University. The successful candidate will have a distinguished record of research and scholarly accomplishments, outstanding collaborative leadership ability, and current extramural funding. Skills and an interest to lead and administer the diverse educational and research initiatives of the Department are essential. West Virginia University is a comprehensive, land grant university with approximately 28,000 undergraduate and 5,500 graduate students. The WVU Health Sciences Center includes the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing. Morgantown has 55,000 residents and is rated as one of the best small towns in the U.S., with affordable housing, excellent schools, a picturesque countryside and many outdoor activities. Qualifications: PhD and/or MD degree with a record of academic excellence, sustained and active extramural research funding, the ability to attract and develop collaborative multidisciplinary research programs, and experience in graduate and professional student education. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be ed to Carol Smith, Administrative Assistant/Recruiter for the Physiology/Pharmacology Chair Search, WVU School of Medicine (cbsmith@hsc.wvu.edu) with the following attachments: a curriculum vitae, a cover letter stating your interest in the position, and contact information, including addresses, for three references (in confidence). Interested candidates may contact the chair of the search committee, Mike Schaller (mschaller@hsc.wvu.edu). West Virginia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. WVU Health Sciences Center is a tobacco-free campus. West Virginia University is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

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