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Dean, School of Pharmacy and Executive Director of the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Employer
University of Mississippi
Location
Mississippi, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Aug 17, 2021

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Position Type
Administrative, Deans
Employment Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Details

Applications are invited for the combined position of Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Executive Director of the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS) at The University of Mississippi. The school includes four academic departments (Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, Pharmacy Administration, and BioMolecular Sciences), RIPS, and the Division of Professional Pharmacy Development. The school consists of approximately 73 full-time faculty, 146 staff members, 393 pre-professional students, 431 students enrolled in professional programs leading to a B.S. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharm.D. degree, and 116 students enrolled in graduate programs leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.

RIPS employs 40 research scientists and consists of four centers: the National Center for Natural Products Research, the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management, the Pii Center for Pharmaceutical Technology, and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science. RIPS was established to discover and disseminate knowledge of natural drug products, develop and commercialize new products, improve public health, and stimulate the economy.

The Division of Pharmacy Professional Development develops professionals to drive practice advancement in Mississippi and beyond through continuing pharmaceutical education and other professional services for internal and external audiences. The school underwent a curriculum transformation for its Pharm.D. program that was implemented in the fall of 2018. Student pharmacists are now in a modular, integrated curriculum based on major body systems that is focused on patient-centered care. The Pharm.D. program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) until 2028.

The School of Pharmacy (SOP) is dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) throughout pharmacy education, research, and the profession. Through the new Equity in Action Plan, the school seeks to: improve recruitment of members of underrepresented groups among faculty, staff, and students; prepare students to provide care for diverse populations; ensure pharmacy practice experiences provide optimal environments for student learning and support; assess and address SOP climate to support all members of the school; and align the school’s processes to promote and integrate DEI efforts.

The school operates on two campuses: Oxford and Jackson. Students of the Pharm.D. program spend their first two years studying at the school’s Oxford campus, and the third and fourth years in coursework and rotations at the school’s campus at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson. The Dean’s office resides on the main campus in Oxford, a beautiful and charming community of approximately 26,000 people.

The school on the Oxford campus includes over 300,000 square feet of critical infrastructure to support research and instructional activities, including a phase 1 clinical trials unit. The school also has approximately 30,000 square feet of instructional and research space on the UMMC campus that consists of 17 classrooms, four research laboratories, two clinical exam rooms, and a 173-seat auditorium. In 2019-2020, the School of Pharmacy’s faculty and staff secured $19.2 million in external research funding. In addition, the school has numerous faculty members who are in leadership roles in national and state pharmacy organizations, as well as other scientific and professional bodies. More detailed information about the School of Pharmacy, the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Oxford can be found at: pharmacy.olemiss.edu, umc.edu, oxfordms.com, and oxfordms.net.

As chief administrative officer of the School of Pharmacy, the Dean and Executive Director of RIPS, who reports to the Provost, assumes the responsibility for the fiscal and administrative aspects of the school and fosters an environment that enhances the capabilities of a faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, service, and practice. The Dean is expected to have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; graduate and professional education; research; service; patient care; and fundraising. The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of strong leadership capabilities at the local, state, and national levels; a successful record of research and acquiring external funding; in-depth knowledge of health care systems and trends; an ability to cultivate a diverse and equitable environment to foster an inclusive and equitable climate; active and ongoing participation in the affairs of professional or scientific societies; and other qualifications and characteristics as defined by ACPE.

Minimum qualifications

Candidates must have a doctoral degree (Pharm.D., Ph.D., or equivalent) in a pharmaceutical discipline or closely allied discipline with an extensive background in pharmacy education. Applicants must possess administrative experience and a demonstrated record of scholarly and research productivity appropriate to the rank of tenured Full Professor in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi.

Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining administrative accomplishments and philosophies related to the position and curriculum vitae. Names and contact information for references will be required upon request. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications MUST be submitted online at: https://careers.olemiss.edu/

 Nominations and inquiries should be addressed to:

Dr. David Rock, Search Committee Chair

University of Mississippi

Dean & Professor, School of Education

P.O. Box 1848

University, MS 38677

rock@olemiss.edu

For ten consecutive years, UM has been recognized as one of the best colleges to work for by The Chronicle of Higher Education. 

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

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Ole Miss II

Founded in 1848, The University of Mississippi, affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 24,000 students, Ole Miss is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. Its 15 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, renowned for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action. The University of Mississippi embraces diversity and inclusion as core values and seeks to empower all members of the University community.

The university’s path to becoming the flagship university it is today has been marked by two decades of accelerated growth and prosperity. Student enrollment at UM has increased over 40 percent over the past seven years — illustrating the growing reputation and national draw of the university. We were the 10th-fastest growing university among public doctoral institutions over the period of 2005–2015. Over the past few years, the university has instituted dynamic new academic programs and greatly expanded its campuses with the completion of multiple major construction projects.  The 2018 U.S. News & World Report annual rankings of Best (Undergraduate) Colleges and Universities ranked the University of Mississippi No. 73 in the Top Public National Universities category.  The rankings reflect 15 indicators of academic excellence, including faculty resources, financial resources, and undergraduate academic reputation.  In 2016, indicating a major milestone, the university was elevated to the Carnegie R1 Highest Research Activity classification — placing it in the top 2.5 percent of colleges and universities nationwide. 

For ten consecutive years, The University of Mississippi has been voted by our staff as one of the great colleges to work for in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s survey, and has been widely recognized as one of the most beautiful campuses in America by Newsweek, the Princeton Review and USA Today. Sometimes called the “Cultural Mecca of the South,” Oxford has been the home of William Faulkner, John Grisham, Willie Morris, Barry Hannah and many more outstanding writers. In recent years, it has become known for its award-winning chefs and restaurateurs. Oxford is often recommended by many publications as a bucket list place to visit.

We build leaders, serve our community and our neighbors, and compete to win. We are a literary mecca, a research center, a launchpad for careers across the professions, a home away from home, and so much more. We are Ole Miss.

Committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce, the university offers competitive salaries and benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education and public service.

The University of Mississippi offers exciting opportunities for career development and continuous learning. Every day is different, with new ideas, challenges, and benefits just around the corner—no matter which department you’re a part of. It’s an exciting place to build a meaningful career at any level.

Our University, like all institutions, is only as strong as our people. Our faculty, staff, and students represent an exceptional group of people with a rich diversity of talents and backgrounds. There’s no better place to start a great career than in Oxford, Mississippi.

Ole Miss

 

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