Vice Dean for Academic Affairs

Vice Dean of Academic Affairs

Basic Functions And Scope Of Responsibilities

Working alongside the Dean, the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs serves as an academic and professional leader, providing oversight of all academic matters. The Vice Dean will represent the College of Pharmacy at local, regional, and national meetings and organizations, and participate in College and University level committees. Appointment at the rank of Professor.

• Conduct annual evaluations of faculty and provide faculty support for reappointment/promotion during the tenure and promotion process
• Engage with faculty and staff to enhance mentorship within the College
• Oversee the establishment of goals, objectives, and policies for the College of Pharmacy
• Responsible for operations and organizational effectiveness of all academic and assigned administrative units
• Provide leadership for the planning, development, implementation, and assessment of the College’s strategic initiatives and operations
• Collaborate as needed with the division chairs to draft faculty workloads (teaching)
• Handles sabbatical leave requests and other leaves of absence, vacation schedule, Outside Professional Activity forms, service assignments, purchase orders, meeting, and travel approvals
• Oversee agreements and collaborations with affiliates, partners, and otherinstitutions
• Serve as liaison between the College of Pharmacy and the University (deans, departments, and senior leadership)
• Set stipend and tuition waiver levels as allowed
• Work with faculty to develop programs for advancement of the faculty, promoting contemporary pedagogical approaches, faculty academic success and well-being
• In collaboration with the faculty facilitate the development, implementation, assessment, and revision the didactic andexperiential curriculum for the PharmD program
• Develop, implement, assess, and revise the curriculum, including course development, mentoring of course coordinators, adjunct faculty, assessment, and other activities related to the graduate program
• Support the Office of Assessment and the Associate Dean of Assessment
• Develop and manage assigned budgets
• Conduct classroom faculty observations to identify physical, technical, and educational resources needed to support optimal student learning
• Engage in scholarly activities in areas of interest and expertise
• Receive and address questions, complaints, grievances, and suggestions from members of the College, both academic and staff personnel, and from students; takeappropriate action as required
• Work with the Assistant Dean for Student and Professional Affairs to prepare scheduleof courses that assures appropriate and effective use of College and University facilities and resources in teaching and learning
• Work with the Coordinator of the Teaching and Learning Certificate Program to assess and revise the teaching certificate program as needed
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean
  
  

Requirements

• A PharmD or PhD or graduate degree with relevant experience
• Distinguished leadership experience with substantial administrative experience and a record of scholarly achievement in teaching or research and/or accomplishments in practice
• A demonstrated record and strong commitment to pharmacy education andadvancing diversity
• Proven success or aptitude for relating positively with students, faculty, pharmacy practitioners, alumni, pharmaceutical industry representatives, pharmacyassociation leaders, the business community, and state and local government officials
• The ability to lead, support, develop, and recruit a distinguished, accomplished,and diverse faculty
• The ability to manage budgets, projects, and allocated resources and prioritize goals
• Exceptional social and interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills
• Credentials that merit appointment at the rank of full professor
  
  

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility