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Founding Dean, Pharmacy Program
Position Start Date 02/01/2011
Application Deadline 01/31/2011
Salary 200,000 to 250,000
Position Type Academic Administrator
Position Description
Founding Dean, Pharmacy
West Coast University (WCU) has received approval from its Board of Trustees to begin a School of Pharmacy, and is now ready to develop a doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program under the direction of a Founding Dean. This is an excellent opportunity to craft a teaching intensive school of pharmacy strongly connected to the Universitys mission of embracing a student-centric learning partnership that leads to professional success. The new school of pharmacy will be based on WCUs North Hollywood campus in Los Angeles, California and join nursing, dental hygiene and graduate programs in nursing and health care administration at the site. It is expected that an inaugural class of 65 will enroll in the Fall Term of 2013. The dean of pharmacy will report to the Provost of West Coast University on academic matters and to the campus Executive Director on administrative matters
A distinctive of West Coast University is to provide an innovative and challenging learning environment. As a teaching institution, the curriculum coupled with committed and accomplished faculty will prepare students to enter the pharmacy profession with the competence and confidence needed for professional success.
Responsibility:
Reporting to the University Provost and Campus Executive Director initial responsibilities will include: leading the ACPE accreditation process, beginning with application for precandidate status; recruitment of a leadership team and faculty ; designing a practice-oriented curriculum; overseeing renovations and construction of facilities for the pharmacy program; provision of leadership, direction and coordination in the development, interpretation, and implementation of pharmacy program policies and procedures. Ensures program compliance according to specific California Bureau of Consumer Affairs Board of Pharmacy Requirements and State licensing requirements; and establishing collaborative relationships, including sites for experiential placements, within the healthcare community of the Los Angeles metro area and the region.
Qualification:
Terminal degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, JD, PharmD) from an accredited college or university which includes substantial course work in pharmacy, a pharmaceutical discipline, education and/or administration.
If a pharmacist, currently hold or be eligible for California Pharmacist License.
Minimum five years in an academic or administrative position with two (2) years in a senior level position in a higher education setting with increasing responsibilities in academic administration, and leadership within a regionally accredited institution in higher education.
Five years experience teaching in licensure eligible pharmacy programs.
Knowledge of education/governmental compliance and regulatory standards such as ACPE, ACICS, WASC, regional and other accreditation standards.
Must have held previous leadership team administrative position (dean, associate dean, or assistant dean level, etc.) in an accredited school of pharmacy or a comparable leadership position outside academia.
Participation on an ACPE site-visitor team(s), in site-visitor training or a pharmacy school/college self-study workshop offered by ACPE.
Applications/nominations must include a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three (3) references. WCU will honor applicants confidentiality. The screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. A starting date in early 2011 is expected. Please send nominations and/or applications to
[email protected] or contact Jin Choi at 714-415-6524 for additional information.
West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically-diverse population."
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