The Department of Applied Therapeutics at the Faculty of Pharmacy in Kuwait University invites applications for appointment at the ranks of Associate or Full Professor. Applicants with a first degree in Pharmacy (BPharm or PharmD) are preferred but candidates with outstanding qualifications in medicine, veterinary sciences, pharmacology, and physiology are also encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in a pharmacological discipline from a reputable University.
• The applicant's GPA in first university degree should be at least 3 out of 4 or equivalent.
• Applicants should have well-established reseach program and publications in refereed international journals.
• University teaching experience in the specified field.
• The successful candidates are expected to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels and to establish active collaborative research program.

Benefits include attractive tax-free salary according to the rank and teaching experience (Professor's monthly salary varies from 3000 to 3242 KD., Associate Prof.'s salary varies from KD. 2315 to 2557, – [KD.1 = $3.40]), a one time settling-in allowance, housing allowance, free national health medical care, annual vacation ( 60 days a year), and end-of-contract gratuity. The University also offers excellent academic environment and financial support for research projects.

To apply send by express mail/courier service or e-mail till the 1st of November 2008, a completed application form, a completed application form, a letter of interest and an updated curriculum vitae (including mailing address, phone and fax numbers, e-mail address, academic qualifications, teaching and research experience, and a list of publications in professional journals), three copies of DDS/DMD, Master, and Bachelor certificates and transcripts (An English translation of all documents in other languages should be enclosed), a copy of the passport, three recommendation letters, and names and full contact addresses of three persons well-acquainted with the academic and professional work of the applicant. Applications and inquiries should be addressed to:

Ahmed El-Hashim, Ph.D.
Acting Chairman and Associate Professor
Applied Therapeutics Department
Faculty of Pharmacy, Kuwait University
P.O. Box 24923, Safat 13110, Kuwait

Tel: +965-498-6040
Fax: +965-498-6841
E-mail: ahmed.elhashim@hsc.edu.kw