Department Chair, Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences
About the OpportunityThe Chair of the Department of Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences (DPHSS) will collaboratively provide academic leadership and strategy for all teaching, service (university, professional, and clinical), research, and professional development activities within the department in alignment with the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS), Bouve College of Health Sciences (BCHS) and Northeastern University. As a full-time faculty member, the Chair will represent, lead and advocate for the department for it to thrive within Northeastern's global university system and beyond. The Chair will collaborate with colleagues across the college and university's global network to identify and develop new teaching and research opportunities. The Chair will report to the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Dean to advance the mission and strategic plan of the department, school, college and collectively contribute to the University's Academic Plan mission and goals.
The Chair will be responsible for setting academic and research priorities; maintaining standards of academic and pedagogical excellence; student success; advancing experiential lifelong learning opportunities locally and globally; attracting, developing, and retaining exemplary faculty and staff; collaborating with employers and partners; overseeing all administrative aspects of the department, including budgetary oversight, while maintaining a fiscally-sound strategic environment; engaging in entrepreneurship and development activities; and contributing to the growth and innovation of the department by leveraging the success of the school, college, and global university system.
Responsibilities- Collaborate with unit's faculty to achieve departmental excellence in all facets of research, scholarship, teaching, and service.
- Collaborate with unit's faculty to provide oversight of the development and delivery of the high-quality academic programs offered by the department.
- Ensure that faculty and staff have the mentoring and support necessary for their success.
- Engage faculty in strategic planning to ensure the department's intellectual, scholarly, and academic priorities are aligned with the strategic plans of both the college and university.
- Collaborate with unit's faculty to ensure the development and implementation of unit's governance procedures, including departmental faculty approved committee structure and other service roles.
- Assign faculty and staff work in accordance with institutional policies.
- Evaluate faculty and staff performance, in compliance with the university policies and faculty handbook.
- Recommend faculty and staff hiring/appointments, reappointment, promotion/tenure, and compensation after consultation with the faculty, according to unit's faculty-approved procedures.
- Leverage entrepreneurial skills to collaborate with the global campus network, local health systems and the extensive local clinical and pharmaceutical industry to expand educational offerings and develop new teaching and research partnerships.
- Collaborate with the SOPPS Dean to ensure that applicable regional and programmatic accreditation standards are achieved, with input and in collaboration with the faculty.
- Collaborate with SOPPS and Bouve college leadership, including Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, School Leaders, Department Chairs, to advance the mission of the college and university.
- Provide oversight and responsible stewardship of departmental resources, including staff and budget.
- Foster a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accountability.
- Teach in their area of expertise. The typical teaching expectation for the Chair is one course (or equivalent teaching workload) per year.
- Ensure that applicable regional and programmatic accreditation standards are achieved, with input and in collaboration with the faculty; assist the university in meeting NECHE standards.
- Collaborate with Associate Dean for Research & Innovation to expand research.
Qualifications- A terminal doctoral degree in Pharmacy or a closely related field (PhD or equivalent) from an accredited institution by the appointment start date, and a track record of research and scholarship, teaching, and service which would merit an appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor (tenured or non-tenure track).
- At least 2 years of experience in an academic leadership role (e.g., program director, chair, center director, assistant dean) with demonstrated success would be an asset.
- Interpersonal and communication skills needed for successful collaboration.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms, including supporting and growing a diverse faculty and staff.
- Ability to collaborate and innovate across disciplines, sectors, and regions locally and globally.
Additional InformationInterested candidates should apply with a curriculum vitae, statements addressing the prompts below, and contact information for at least three references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning September 15, 2024.
Leadership and Service statement:Please summarize your past academic leadership and service experiences, including clinical practice, your leadership philosophy, and your strategies for communicating and collaborating to build/support a shared vision.
Research statement:Please describe the focus of your research, including the questions you have identified, the funding you have received to support your work (if applicable), the results you have discovered, and the products of these efforts. Please also describe any research you have undertaken with students, with the external community, and/or with individuals from marginalized groups. Finally, please outline the research directions you foresee pursuing in the Bouve College of Health Sciences.
Teaching statement:Please share your teaching philosophy, including experience in curriculum development, supervision of students, and advising. Describe your experience in the integration of classroom-based and experiential education and any other involvement with experiential education.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Belonging Statement:Please provide a statement of your contributions to diversity that describes your experience, activities, and future plans to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging in your teaching, research, and service. Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing marginalized communities in your field and be in alignment with Northeastern's mission to reflect the diversity of the societies in which it maintains campuses and meet the educational needs and interests of its diverse population.
Position TypeAcademic
Additional InformationNortheastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.
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