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Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) selected by Xavier University of Louisiana for Associate/Full Professor and Endowed Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences Search

(February 25, 2025, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, has been selected to recruit the next Associate/Full Professor and Endowed Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Xavier University of Louisiana. Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, will be leading the search.

The position is a full-time tenure-track twelve-month faculty position commencing immediately. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Science, Medicinal Chemistry, or a related field. The successful candidate will have expertise in basic or translational Pharmacology or Medicinal Chemistry, with a research program focused on cancer therapeutic interventions. Research areas may include, but are not limited to: Gene therapy, targeted therapies, tumor microenvironment, metastasis, therapeutic resistance, biomarkers, nuclear receptor signaling, and immunotherapy. This prestigious position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead groundbreaking research, mentor the next generation of scientists, and contribute to advancing the field of pharmaceutical sciences in a vibrant academic environment.

Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Located in New Orleans, the ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. Xavier University of Louisiana’s current enrollment is 3,419. Of these, 2,693 are undergraduates and 205 are graduate students enrolled in Masters and Doctoral programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition, there are 518 students enrolled in the College of Pharmacy, which offers the Master of Health Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies, the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Doctor of Pharmacy. Xavier’s student body is 80% African American, with approximately 37% from Louisiana, primarily from the New Orleans area.  Xavier University of Louisiana’s College of Pharmacy is dedicated to bringing minority students into the pharmacy profession and is one of the top four producers of African American Doctor of Pharmacy degrees in the nation.

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Academic Career & Executive Search, a higher education focused search firm, specializes in affordable excellence, providing perfectly matched candidates to institutions quickly and accurately. Their methodologies, based on frequent touchpoints, pinpoint ideal candidates with speed and meticulous care resulting in highly successful placements.

They offer flexible service/pricing levels for all positions, ensuring affordability. Contact Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, at 860-740-2600 or Jennifer@ACESrch.com, or visit https://acesrch.com/.