Senior Associate Dean, School of Pharmacy Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

Senior Associate Dean, School of Pharmacy Position Details
Position Information Position Type Faculty
Faculty Track Position Title Senior Associate Dean, School of Pharmacy
Employment Status Full Time
Months 12
Campus Portland, ME
Description The Senior Associate Dean provides academic and administrative leadership to advance the School of Pharmacy’s mission in education, service, and scholarship. The School of Pharmacy is organized administratively within the Westbrook College of Health Professions (WCHP), and the Senior Associate Dean reports directly to the Dean of the WCHP. The Senior Associate Dean of Pharmacy also partners closely with faculty and staff within the school, as well as with other programs and administrative units across the University. Responsibilities The Senior Associate Dean’s primary responsibilities and expectations for leadership include: Provide direct supervision of the chairs of pharmacy practice, and pharmaceutical sciences and administration.
Provide oversight for the quality and outcomes of academic programming, including serving as the lead for ACPE accreditation.
In collaboration with the Dean of the WCHP, the Assistant Provost for Graduate Admissions and Recruitment, and the Associate Provost for Student Success, be responsible for developing and implementing effective student recruitment, enrollment and retention strategies.
In collaboration with the Dean of WCHP, oversee and coordinate the administration of the School’s operating budgets and other resources.
Facilitate the ongoing implementation of the School’s strategic plan in coordination with the WCHP and University strategic plan.
Cultivate/enhance relationships with external community partners.
Perform other duties as necessary Qualifications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidates will have a demonstrated understanding of current and future trends in pharmacy practice and education, interprofessional practice/education, and healthcare. Experience as a strategic and visionary leader who has a clear understanding of what it takes to grow and advance academic programs in a competitive higher education environment is required. The ideal candidate will also possess strong financial and management skills with the ability to effectively partner with a broad range of constituents internally and externally. The successful candidate will be a persuasive communicator with strong and highly effective interpersonal and collaborative skills.

EDUCATION AND FACULTY RANK REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must have a PharmD, PhD, or other appropriate terminal doctorate and be eligible for a faculty appointment at the rank of Full Professor at the University of New England upon hire. Candidates who are currently at the Associate Professor rank will be considered if they are eligible to be hired into the role at the rank of Full Professor. EEO Statement Summary Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities. COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE) Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Posting Detail Information Posting Number 2022F0217P
Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes