The University of Iowa
Location
Iowa City, IA | United States
Job description
Full/Part Time Status:
Full Time
Position Description:The College of Pharmacy seeks applicants for the position of clinical or instructional (non-tenure track) faculty at the rank of associate or full professor and an administrative appointment as Associate Dean of Student Affairs. This is a full-time, twelve-month appointment with 60% effort dedicated to faculty responsibilities performed within the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science and 40% effort dedicated to the administrative functions of the Associate Dean of Student Affairs in the Office of Professional Education. In addition to the base salary, this position offers an administrative stipend for the candidate while serving as Associate Dean. We invite all interested persons to apply, regardless of current track held.
Responsibilities of a faculty member include providing didactic instruction in core/elective courses and practice labs relevant to their area of pharmacy expertise and service to the College, which typically includes actively participating as a member of a committee, usually as a committee chair. Clinical Track licensed faculty may provide limited care provision in an appropriate practice site in addition to didactic instruction and are expected to have an active professional productivity portfolio. Clinical Track faculty can be distinguished from Instructional Track faculty primarily by the requirement for scholarship/professional productivity. Whereas, Instructional Track Faculty have a primary focus on the delivery of curriculum with immersion in other service-related collegiate activities.
The Associate Dean has full administrative responsibility and decision-making authority for student affairs of the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) professional education program. The position responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, providing leadership to optimize a holistic admission process that maximizes the quality and diversity of the PharmD student body; providing guidance and oversight of retention and progression and student-centered services; monitoring national, regional, and local trends in the pharmacy profession, health care and pharmacy education to assure competitiveness in the program offered by the college; setting a vision for and co-leading the office in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs; managing personnel, their development, and activities; managing a budget including student scholarships; and ensuring compliance with federal, state and university policies and guidelines.
This position reports to the Executive Associate Dean and the Department Chair of the home academic department. Associate Deans serve as a member of the college’s Executive Committee that guides strategic initiatives and resources to meet its mission and vision. The initial appointment will be for three years and may be renewed per mutual agreement and satisfactory performance.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.
Education Requirement:
PharmD, PhD, or other advanced degree applicable to pharmacy education.
Required Qualifications:Service experience on academic committees, preferably as Chair.
Experience in planning, policy development and/or administrative management.
Demonstrated experience promoting a respectful and inclusive culture in the workforce and academic environment.
Minimum Qualifications for specific ranks
Clinical Associate Professor
Have an acknowledged record of service and teaching success, as judged by peers and supervisors, and have evidence of progress toward a record of professional productivity beyond clinical service. For the specific criteria by which the teaching, service, and professional productivity are judged, see the appropriate section under Clinical Professor.
Clinical Professor
Have an acknowledged record of service and teaching success, as judged by peers and supervisors, have an established record of professional productivity beyond clinical service, and have unmistakable evidence of recognition by peers.
Associate Professor of Instruction (or Practice)
Must show convincing evidence of excellence in teaching and must show the clear potential to enhance the teaching mission of the department through contributions such as curricular advances, innovative teaching methods, development of collaborative educational opportunities across the University, creation of new learning opportunities, etc., must show evidence of professional, departmental, collegiate, or University service (committee or other) at an appropriate level. Those wishing to use “Practice” in their title should be actively engaged in the professional practice of their respective discipline.
Professor of Instruction (or Practice)
Must have a sustained record of excellence in teaching, as judged by peers and supervisors, must have a clear record of enhancing teaching through contributions such as curricular advances, innovative teaching methods, development of collaborative educational opportunities across the University, creation of new extracurricular learning opportunities, etc., and have unmistakable evidence of recognition by external peers, must show evidence of professional, departmental, collegiate, or University service (committee or other) at an appropriate level. Those wishing to use “Practice” in their title should be actively engaged in the professional practice of their respective discipline and demonstrate unmistakable evidence of external peer recognition of their expertise in their practice discipline.
Desirable Qualifications:
Highly Desirable
Minimum of ten years of experience as a faculty member in a college of pharmacy.
Previous direct leadership experience with student affairs administration.
Desirable
Evidence of professional practice experience or ability to obtain and maintain a Pharmacy License in the State of Iowa.
Minimum of six years of experience as a faculty member in a college of pharmacy.
Previous committee or other leadership experience as a faculty member.
Curriculum Vitae
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest
Number of References:3
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$125k - $145k
