Professor / Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmacy, profile: Pharmaceutical Sciences

About Western Balkans University
Western Balkans University (WBU) is a higher education institution in Tirana, with a special focus on Medicine, Medical Sciences, Technology, Economics and Innovation.
● Vision: To have a transformative impact on society through continuous innovation in research, education and entrepreneurship.
● Mission: To create a transformative educational experience for students, providing deep disciplinary knowledge, leadership skills, communication and personal well-being.

Position Description
Western Balkans University announces an open vacancy for a full-time academic staff member at the level of Professor or Associate Professor in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences, within the Department of Pharmacy.

The selected candidate is expected to deliver high-quality academic teaching in courses such as Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications in the pharmaceutical industry and clinical settings.

Additionally, the candidate will contribute to scientific research development, curriculum enhancement and internationalization of study programs in alignment with European higher education standards.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. To recognize, respect, implement and act in accordance with the legislation and internal legal acts in force;
2. To implement the provisions of the statute and internal regulations of the institution;
3. To implement the rules of ethics and discipline in the institution, avoiding any action inside and outside the institution that harms the image of the institution;
4. Undertake tasks related to student supervision, organizing academic consultations and advising;
5. Engage in the implementation of administrative tasks in the department which are defined in the relevant instructions;
6. To respect the time allocated for teaching according to the official schedule approved for the development of lecture, seminar, laboratory and practical classes;
7. To fulfill the obligation to draft the syllabus and submit it after approval by the head of the basic unit according to the instructions in for;
8. To increase professional academic skills and participate in training activities for this purpose;
9. Participate in scientific research activities and training in accordance with his/her profile (field of study), according to the needs and determinations of the institution;
10. To undergo an evaluation of the performance of academic staff;
11. To report at the end of each academic year on all aspects of the organization of teaching for the relevant discipline according to the predetermined format;
12. To contribute to the development, planning, updating and implementation of a high-quality curriculum;
13. Assist in the development of learning materials, and record keeping to monitor student progress, achievement and participation; update learning materials and syllabus;
14. Participate in department and faculty seminars aimed at presenting research work and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department;
15. Participate in the development, administration, marking of exams and other assessments;
16. To contribute to the group work of the department, faculty or Western Balkans University.

Education and Qualifications
● Academic title: Professor or Associate Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, or related fields
● Proven experience in university-level teaching
● Strong research background with scientific publications
● English language proficiency (minimum C1 level)
● Experience in laboratory practice development and industrial applications
● Experience in research projects and international collaborations

Application Procedure
To apply, the candidate must send the following documents to the address:[email protected]
1. Application through the application form on the website of the Western Balkans University” (https://forms.gle/QTePdKM86PVvxR316)
2. Personal Biography (Europass CV)
3. Curriculum Vitae (Europass format)
4. Diplomas and academic titles
5. List of publications
6. Supporting documents