How to Apply

How to Apply: Applicants are required to apply through https://research.umich.edu/m-pact/apply/  
Applicants are required to submit:

• Cover Letter  
• CV
• Research statement including a description of 3 future research projects (no more than 5 pages) 
• M-PACT statement 
• Teaching statement 
• Service statement
• Reprints or pre-prints of key publications
• Letters of recommendation will be requested if the candidate progresses to the on-site interview stage. 

Specific details about this application requirement and portal for submission are accessible through: https://research.umich.edu/m-pact/apply/  

Job Summary

The University of Michigan
College of Pharmacy
Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Faculty Position

The University of Michigan College of Pharmacy (U-M CoP), Department of Clinical Pharmacy (DCP) seeks qualified candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor to broaden existing scholarship within the college and the U-M community. This position is supported in partnership with the Michigan Program for Advancing Cultural Transformation (M-PACT) which aims to transform academic culture to build a self-reinforcing community of scientists committed to promoting health equity and excellence to ensure quality health to ALL.  M-PACT is funded by the NIH Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation (FIRST) grant program. 

Program Areas of research and teaching can be broad and may include, but are not limited to:

• Pharmacoepidemiology
• Clinical translational research to discover or refine therapeutic approaches 
• Health informatics and data science approaches to transforming clinical practice
• Health services research to understand and improve clinical practice and outcomes     
• The above topics applied to specific practice areas within populations such as pregnancy, pediatrics, geriatrics, or other health issues. 
• We especially welcome scholars who have demonstrated a commitment to translating research into practice.

This position is part of a new faculty cluster hire from M-PACT in the Biomedical and Health Sciences at the University of Michigan that will hire 30 new tenure-track assistant professors into three interdisciplinary research clusters: Basic Biomedical Research; Clinical-Translational Research; and Social and Behavioral Research to build a sustainable scientific community that aims to strengthen the capacity of those who serve as catalysts for change in academic and healthcare environments.   

The successful candidate will have 75% protected research time for their first 5 years and will be expected to build an independent, externally funded research program. Teaching and service expectations will be defined in collaboration with the Department Chair. Candidates should demonstrate the potential for or experience with leadership in research and professional activities, including publication, research funding, participation in collaborative and interdisciplinary initiatives, and service to the College, University, and broader academic community. They must be able to articulate how their research, teaching, and/or service activities  will support the College's mission.

Eligibility Requirements

• A terminal degree in a relevant area (e.g. Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., D.PH.) conferred by July 1, 2026.
• Has a strong research background in an area of clinical pharmacy and translational sciences.
• A demonstrated track-record of promoting health equity within their field of study through their own research, teaching/mentoring, and/or service activities as well as a commitment to continue to promote health equity in the future through these and/or other activities.
• Have never had a tenure-track faculty appointment in an institution of higher education.
• Is currently and will continue to be eligible for NIH funding throughout their time in the program.
• ORCID iD: All applications are required to have an ORCID iD. If you do not already have an ORCID iD, you may register for one on the ORCID website.

About the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
The U-M CoP was established in 1876 and was the first created within a state-supported University. In addition to the Pharm.D. program, the College has a B.S. in pharmaceutical sciences, M.S. in Integrated Pharmaceutical Sciences, and three Ph.D. programs. The College of Pharmacy was recently named one of America's top colleges by US News and World Report (currently ranked #2).  For more information about UM-CoP, please visit: https://pharmacy.umich.edu/.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

We highly encourage you to direct inquiries about this position to the chair of our faculty search committee, Dr. Toni Coe ([email protected]). Consideration of applications will be on a rolling basis.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.