Chair- AZ- Pharmacology

The College of Graduate Studies (CGS) at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona and Downers Grove, Illinois invites applications for a stipend position as Chair of the Department of Pharmacology in Glendale, Arizona, available January 2027.

About the Role

The Chair is expected to provide effective representation and management of the department at both the college and university levels. The successful candidate will participate in one or more team-taught courses for Osteopathic Medical, Dental, Optometry, Biomedical Sciences, Podiatric Medicine, Precision Medicine, Public Health, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, and Veterinary students. The Chair will provide leadership and vision for the department while participating with the Dean(s) or Associate Dean(s) in policymaking, expansion, and governance of the colleges and programs supported by the College of Graduate Studies and the academic department that they manage. Lastly, the Chair will oversee workload assignment, faculty recruitment, performance evaluation, retention, and professional development of faculty. They will also provide guidance for and monitor academic, curricular participation, scholarly, and service activities of the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective representation and management of the department at both the college and university levels.
• Participate in one or more team-taught courses for various health science students.
• Provide leadership and vision for the department.
• Collaborate with the Dean(s) or Associate Dean(s) in policymaking, expansion, and governance.
• Oversight workload assignment, faculty recruitment, performance evaluation, retention, and professional development of faculty.
• Guide and monitor academic, curricular participation, scholarly, and service activities of the department.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a pharmacology-related field or medicine.
• Strong academic record.
• Rank of Associate Professor or higher at the time of hire.
• Minimum of five years of experience in academia.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to the education of future health-care professionals.
• Demonstrated or potential to lead and administer an academic department.

Skills

• Interact effectively with students, faculty members, and administrators.
• Collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary teaching and research environment.
• Engage in the local and national communities.
• Show commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Midwestern University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 annually.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is 40 hours per week.

Contact Information

Additional inquiries may be directed to Phil Kopf, Ph.D. at pkopf@midwestern.edu. To apply, please visit Midwestern University’s online join board at https://www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu. The following application materials must be submitted in PDF format: Cover letter of application, Curriculum vitae, Statement of Leadership Philosophy and Vision for the Department, and Three letters of reference from individuals at or above the faculty’s rank.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.