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The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of professor within the Division of Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacognosy at the OSU Columbus campus (main campus). Performance Objectives Maintain an independent and focused program of research and scholarship that has national and international recognition Establish or maintain a record of competitive grant and/or contract funding from federal funding sources that supports a productive research program Achieve or maintain excellence in teaching and mentoring, including the training and mentoring of graduate students Demonstrate service and leadership within the college and university and participate in service in professional activities Required: Ph. D. in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or related field; postdoctoral training; demonstrated research productivity. Desired: Strong track record as a mentor; experience with interdisciplinary research; evidence of independence. The College Established in 1885, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy is a global leader in pharmaceutical education, research and clinical practice. As part of one of the most comprehensive health sciences campuses in the nation, the college is home to world-class faculty, dedicated researchers and top-notch students who are leading the way in patient care outcomes, drug discovery and translational pharmacology. The college has received nearly $60 million in research awards over the past five years. Additionally, we are the only school of pharmacy in the nation to have twice received the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) 2023 Lawrence C. Weaver Transformative Community Service Award for our dedication to addressing unmet needs through education, practice and research. We are consistently ranked as a top ten school in the nation and are currently ranked fourth by U.S. News and World Report. Division Information Faculty of the Division of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy have diverse research interests in drug discovery and development. Division members pursue interdisciplinary research involving medicinal chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, natural products chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry and computer-aided molecular design. Current research in the division includes: The identification of natural products with anticancer, anti-infective, and other biological activities. The discovery of synthetic anticancer, antifungal, antibacterial, neuroprotective, and antiparasitic drugs. The use of medicinal chemistry approaches to optimize therapeutic candidates and identify potent and efficacious lead compounds. The use of chemical biology approaches to create synthetic molecular probes and identify biological targets of small molecules. The identification of hit compounds against cancer and infectious diseases using rational design and screening approaches. The elucidation of novel microbial biosynthetic pathways and secondary metabolites. Application closes 11/01/2026. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr