Dean, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

Position Summary Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, the Dean is the School’s Chief Executive and Academic Officer and will provide academic, intellectual, and administrative leadership to the School. The Dean leads the effort in creating a vision and advancing the mission of the School, with responsibility for the academic and research enterprise, advancement and development functions, personnel, general administration and management, compliance and risk management, and budget. The appointment is reviewed every five years. Responsibilities Serve as chief executive and academic administrative officer of the School of Pharmacy, planning for and stewarding fiscal and material resources needed for educational, research, and service programs. Administer the School’s educational, research, and public service programs, consulting and collaborating with faculty and administrators on decisions related to school strategy, including academic affairs. Recommend appointments, promotions, and tenure of School of Pharmacy faculty members to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost. Represent the School on various University policy and decision bodies and serve as the official representative to external constituencies. Lead the School’s advancement and development activities to promote the school’s vision, mission, values, and strategic plan; steward advancement/development by serving as a voting member of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Foundation Board and presenting accomplishments and needs. Ensure compliance with University general policies, affirmative action policies, academic standards, faculty appointment, promotion, and tenure regulations, as well as regulatory standards of the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy and accrediting bodies. Oversee the School’s risk management plan. Manage the viablility of the School’s satellite campus in Asheville, NC at UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC. Lead strategic planning and policy development activities of the School. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements An earned terminal degree, record of exceptional leadership success, and evidence of scholarly, professional, or creative achievement is required. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Extensive experience in pharmacy professional and graduate program administration and executive leadership; progressive academic leadership experience; strong track record of independently‑funded scholarship; demonstrated record of fostering excellence in research, teaching, and service. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Former experience in pharmacy school administrative role; ability to think strategically and build effective institutional partnerships; demonstrated administrative experience, high standard of professional integrity, and strong team‑building skills; ability to articulate effectively the School’s vision and mission to students, faculty, alumni, practitioners, external funding agencies, and other decision‑making bodies. Campus Security Authority Responsibilities This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. The Dean will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed