Pharmacy - Founding Dean School Of Nursing
The American University of Health Sciences(AUHS) invites nominations and applications for the position of Founding Dean of the School of Pharmacy. The University, founded in 1994 as a postsecondary educational institution to educate and equip minority students for life careers in the field of health sciences and to produce quality health professionals for the community, the country and the world. AUHS offers the bachelor of science in nursing, masters in clinical research and several certificate programs all aimed at producing health care professionals who meet the challenges and opportunities of addressing the health disparities that face our nation. The University is rooted in a faith in God, love for mankind, and respect for all persons regardless of their beliefs, cultures, and differences. This philosophy creates the uniqueness of this institution.
AUHS seeks to start a new school of pharmacy in southern California with a strong community outreach and service mission. The four year Doctor of Pharmacy program will accept 50 students in its charter class. AUHS has acquired a 72,000 square foot state of the art building that will house its health professions programs. The Dean’s primary responsibilities will include leadership in the obtainment of pre-candidate status and ultimately full accreditation of the program by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Assembly of the school of pharmacy’s leadership team, hiring of faculty, development of the curriculum, planning and management of the operating budget, development and implementation of strategies to promote the growth and expansion of the School. The Dean will work collaboratively as a member of the University’s leadership team to advance the School and University’s mission and goals. The Dean will develop interdisciplinary health science education and research within AUHS in collaboration with the other health professions programs. The development of operating policies and procedures for the School will also be the responsibility of the Dean. The Dean shall represent the School and University in governmental, public and professional communities.
Pharmacy - Founding Dean School Of Pharmacy
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Full reporting to the Vice-President/Chief Operating Officer, the Dean of SoN is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising and ensuring near term and long term success of the School of Nursing (SoN). Will direct and evaluate the instructional programs assigned to the school.
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will be a Pharm.D. and/or Ph.D. with a proven track record of effective leadership and experience in pharmacy education. The ideal candidate should several years of pharmacy education experience with a least 5 years at the level of Department Head or higher. A strong background in planning and development, a proven track record of scholarly activity, and a commitment to community outreach and service learning are critical to this position. Effective grantsmanship and funding raising skills are critical for the effective Dean in this position. Prior experience working with local, state, and national elected officials is higher desirable. The ability to work with faculty and healthcare professionals in developing consensus is strongly desired. The Dean will have outstanding interpersonal skills.
Review of nominations and applications will begin on October 15, 2009, and continue until the position is filled. All candidate information will be held in the strictest confidence. Qualified applicants should forward an electronic version of their curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to the School of Pharmacy Dean Search Committee :
