Director of School of Basic Pharmaceutical & Toxicological Sciences

University of Louisiana Monroe•La, LA

10d

About The Position

The Director of BPTS serves as the administrative officer responsible for comprehensive programmatic delivery of the PharmD and graduate curricula within the School and for the growth and stewardship of the School’s research enterprise. The Director provides strategic leadership that aligns BPTS teaching, research, and service with the College; develops faculty excellence; facilitates interdisciplinary collaborations; and promotes the visibility and productivity of research activities. The School’s faculty teach extensively in the classroom, engage in research, and provide service to the College, University, and profession.

Requirements

Earned doctorate from an established institution of higher learning
Current rank of Associate or Full Professor
Evidence of successful leadership in academic administration and research
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific/technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies, faculty, staff, students, and professional stakeholders
Ability to write for publication and to effectively present to diverse audiences
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to plan initiatives
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables
Demonstrated ethical behavior, professionalism, and interpersonal skills sufficient to direct and support staff and faculty
Demonstrated leadership and vision to build interdisciplinary collaborative research teams within the School, College, University, and with external academic/industrial partners
Knowledge of current trends in pharmacy practice and medical/pharmacy research as they relate to curriculum and research strategy
Working knowledge of accreditation standards relevant to pharmacy education and research (including graduate program elements)

Responsibilities

Provide leadership that enhances morale and professional growth.
Manage the School/department, including budgets, facilities, equipment, records, and staff supervision.
Assign duties (including teaching) to faculty.
Plan and execute faculty meetings; solicit ideas for improvement and long-term direction and vision for the School.
Recruit, select, evaluate, and develop research-active faculty.
Represent the School at professional meetings and with alumni and other stakeholders.
Continue to teach in School courses and maintain proficiency within academic discipline.
Provide general program support by attending University, community, and professional events as requested by the Dean.
Serve on the Pharmacy Administrative Council and on professional, College, and University committees as assigned.
Implement and monitor BPTS research priorities.
Advise the Dean on national research trends and implications for BPTS.
Elevate visibility of BPTS research through communications, showcases, and external engagement.
Promote interdisciplinary research across faculty; broker collaborations with individuals, organizations, and relevant stakeholders in the community and state; collaborate with the Dean to formalize agreements.
Ensure a faculty mentoring program is in place regarding research, career, and scholarship opportunities.
Ensure onboarding for new faculty (IRB/IACUC/OSP navigation, compliance, data management).
In collaboration with the Graduate Program Coordinator, develop and manage programs that engage PharmD and graduate students in research within BPTS; support student participation in seminars, symposia, and research showcases.
Collaborate with the Graduate Program Coordinator to advise or designate advising for the Student Research Organization (SRO) and coordinate student-faculty research matching.
Participate in accreditation activities for the College, especially those related to research and graduate education; prepare assigned sections and data.
Ensure adherence to University, College, and sponsor policies related to research integrity, safety, and reporting.
Maintain an active program of scholarship and seek extramural funding.
Model the College of Pharmacy Aspirational Culture.
Play facilitating role in team meetings to encourage other team members to participate.
Perform individual and team-assigned work/responsibilities on time and to standards.
Receive no valid complaints about conduct during the year from stakeholders.
Respond to requests for information from coworkers within 48 business hours of request.