Associate/Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, Jefferson College of Pharmacy, Thomas Jefferson University

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate/Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs will have primary administrative oversight of the curriculum for the Doctor of Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy dual degree programs. This position reports to the Dean. The role involves ensuring curriculum alignment with ACPE standards, managing course scheduling, developing budget allocation processes, and implementing quality assurance plans. It also includes overseeing student academic progress, developing new programs, teaching, fulfilling faculty responsibilities, and contributing to accreditation efforts.

Requirements

• PharmD or PhD degree required.
• Experience serving on a Curriculum Committee.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in using computer applications, including word-processing (Microsoft Word), database (Microsoft Excel), and presentation (Microsoft PowerPoint) programs.
• Knowledge and application of ACPE accreditation processes.

Nice To Haves

• Management or coordination of training or education programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum.
• Ensure the curriculum is in alignment with American Council on Pharmacy Education (ACPE) standards.
• Schedule courses for each semester.
• Develop a plan that identifies procedures to operate and maintain the curriculum.
• Develop a process for budget allocation for the curriculum.
• Develop a quality assurance plan to ensure quality maintenance of the curriculum and allow action to be taken for courses identified as needing improvement.
• Ensure that insights identified by the JCP assessment committee regarding the curriculum are addressed, leading to improvements in both course content and teaching approaches.
• Maintain clear documentation of Curricular Endpoint Competencies, along with up-to-date records of learning outcomes and course syllabi for all courses within the PharmD curriculum.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the PharmD section of the University’s graduate catalog.
• Assure that new faculty onboarding information for course coordinator role/expectation is developed and updated.
• Develop a guidance document to assist adjunct faculty prepare course instruction that align with JCP procedures.
• Oversee the development and implementation of new courses in the curriculum.
• Develop a plan for student success.
• Develop procedures to identify students who do not meet JCP academic standards each semester.
• Identify students who receive non-progressing grades.
• Identify students who meet criteria for probation, suspension, or dismissal.
• Maintain a comprehensive master list of students that includes detailed information on their progression through the PharmD program.
• Develop a process to identify factors affecting student progression and retention that require further evaluation.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of student records and academic transcripts.
• Provide leadership for the planning, development, and implementation of new programs.
• Pursue the development of new programs that recruit students and generate additional revenue.
• Teach in assigned courses.
• Fulfill faculty roles and responsibilities in accordance with established expectations.
• Serve on professional, college and university committees as assigned.
• Maintain an active scholarship program.
• Collaborate with the Dean, Department Chairs, and faculty of the college in the development, documentation, and application for accreditation by ACPE.
• Provide reports and information as requested.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription)
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits (access to group rates on insurance and discounts)
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level