PharmD Program Director and Faculty Member (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor), School of Pharmacy

About the role

The PharmD Program Director will lead efforts to continue the school’s tradition of innovative teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and patient/client-centered care. This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly collaborative, forward-thinking, enthusiastic leader to inspire a tightly knit community of faculty, staff, and students, and to guide the PharmD program as it continues its commitment to excellence in education, developing creative and effective leaders dedicated to ethical conduct, interprofessional collaboration and service to others.

Responsibilities

• Supports PharmD admissions activities for the school.
• Collaborates with other School of Pharmacy Program Directors to assign teaching responsibilities, ensures the quality of curricular offerings, promotes student achievement, and supports a culture of assessment and innovation.
• Supports and participates in accreditation activities as required and in cooperation with other Associate/Assistant Deans and the Dean of the School.
• Recruits and supervises, evaluates, and facilitates the professional development of School of Pharmacy faculty.
• Provides collaborative leadership in developing a collegial environment.
• Conducts regular faculty evaluations and feedback activities.
• Develops and oversees a faculty mentoring program and oversees faculty peer-evaluation activities.
• PARTNERS WITH DEAN AND OSSEL ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF DIDACTIC AND EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION COURSE SYLLABI.
• Maintains and builds collaborative efforts with internal/external partners to enhance practice, research opportunities, and external funding.
• Participates in teaching and clinical service, as appropriate to faculty appointment and area(s) of expertise.
• Conducts scholarship that advances the theory and practical aspects of pharmacy practice, education, and the development of faculty/personnel.
• PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE DEAN.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will hold an earned doctorate (PharmD and/or Ph.D.) and be eligible for pharmacy licensure in California, with clinical training and expertise in Infectious Diseases or Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders. They should have demonstrated clinical experience and hold a Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification in Infectious Diseases Pharmacy, Emergency Medicine Pharmacy, or Pharmacotherapy. The successful candidate will also bring prior administrative experience in an academic setting, a proven capacity for leadership, and a strong record of teaching, service, and scholarly achievement, as well as the ability to support the School’s educational, service, and research missions.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will hold an earned doctorate (PharmD and/or Ph.D.) and be eligible for pharmacy licensure in California, with clinical training and expertise in Infectious Diseases or Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders. They should have demonstrated clinical experience and hold a Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification in Infectious Diseases Pharmacy, Emergency Medicine Pharmacy, or Pharmacotherapy. The successful candidate will also bring prior administrative experience in an academic setting, a proven capacity for leadership, and a strong record of teaching, service, and scholarly achievement, as well as the ability to support the School’s educational, service, and research missions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.

Excellent time management skills and organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team of highly motivated and experienced individuals.

Honesty, integrity, and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.

Ability to handle multiple priorities with excellent organizational skills.

Innovative and entrepreneurial.

Benefits

KECK GRADUATE INSTITUTE OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PACKAGE.

Pay

SALARY RANGE: $145,000 - $225,000 ANNUALIZED.

Schedule

TYPICAL WORK HOURS ARE BETWEEN 8:00 A.M. AND 6:00 P.M.; HOWEVER, TEACHING SCHEDULES WILL VARY BASED ON COURSE ASSIGNMENTS AND THE OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OR INSTITUTE.