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

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

8h•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, budget allocation, and quality assurance. It also includes developing plans for student success, identifying students needing academic support, and maintaining student records. Additionally, the position provides leadership for new program development and implementation, teaches assigned courses, fulfills faculty responsibilities, serves on committees, maintains a scholarship program, and collaborates on 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.

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 developed by the appropriate JCP committee.
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.
Demonstrate characteristics of effective leadership and the ability to lead through change.
Engage, lead, and communicate leadership decisions in a unified manner.
Communicate effectively across all disciplines by identifying key information, ensuring timely messaging, and delivering information through appropriate channels.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that foster collegial relationships and support effective collaboration and consensus-building.
Demonstrate effective teamwork by actively contributing to discussions and thoughtfully evaluating issues from multiple perspectives.
Treat all team members with respect, actively listen, and work collaboratively to achieve best possible outcomes.
Demonstrate the ability to understand and navigate complex organizational systems.
Demonstrate the ability to lead college efforts toward achieving college and university goals.
Possess the vision and creativity to actively contribute to strategic planning and the development of college goals.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to upholding and advancing the institution’s core values.
Adhere to all policies, procedures, and licensure requirements associated with the position.
Demonstrate knowledge and application of ACPE accreditation processes.

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
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service