Assistant Dean for Curricular Affairs and Clinical Associate/Full Professor

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy (pharmacy.ufl.edu) invite applications for the Assistant Dean for Curricular Affairs. The position is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month faculty position at the rank of Clinical Associate or Full Professor (non-tenure-track). This is an exciting opportunity to join a top 5 College of Pharmacy in a major leadership position  at the Gainesville campus.

The Assistant Dean for Curricular Affairs is responsible for providing leadership for an innovative, team-based learning (TBL) Pharm.D. curriculum that is delivered synchronously across the Gainesville, Jacksonville, and Orlando campuses.  The curriculum uses a block-style design with clinical practice taught in the context of systems-based courses (e.g., cardiovascular, pulmonary) where integration of the pharmaceutical, social/behavioral/administrative and clinical sciences is achieved through involvement of interdisciplinary faculty teams.  The Assistant Dean for Curricular Affairs fosters continued development of teaching by these interdisciplinary faculty teams.  Additionally, the Assistant Dean for Curricular Affairs works collaboratively with five other colleges at the Health Science Center to develop innovative interprofessional education approaches.

A team of instructional designers, academic coordinators, and video specialists provide support for the planning, scheduling, and delivery of the curriculum. The Assistant Dean for Curricular Affairs provides supervisory oversight and is the direct reportee for the Gainesville Academic Coordinators and Instructional Design team. The Assistant Dean for Curricular Affairs works closely with the disability resource center to ensure necessary accommodations are provided to students and works collaboratively with college leadership in student affairs, experiential learning, and accreditation.  The Assistant Dean for Curricular Affairs also participates in all assessment activities related to the curriculum.  The Assistant Dean for Curricular affairs reports to the Associate Dean for Professional Advancement and Assessment. 

The Department of PTR and the UF College of Pharmacy: The Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research is the largest department in the college and home to the clinical faculty. The department’s faculty are highly interactive and engaged leaders in pharmacy practice, education, and clinical translational research. The department has a strong ambulatory care group based in the department’s Community-Based Pharmacotherapy Division. Research strengths in the department include precision medicine, pharmacogenomics, infectious diseases, health disparities, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. The UF College of Pharmacy ranks among the top five pharmacy colleges in the nation as ranked by US News and World Report. In recognition of its efforts to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment, the College of Pharmacy has received national recognition as a multiple-time winner of Insight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, a distinction bestowed to only three schools of pharmacy in the past 2 years. The College is based in one of the largest integrated academic health centers in the country, with Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health and Health Professions, and Veterinary Medicine, as well as the UF Health and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, situated on a campus serving over 55,000 students. Opportunities to build cross-college collaborations are abundant.

The University of Florida: UF, the flagship AAU institution of the State of Florida, is a top-tier research institution with a long history of training outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. UF is currently ranked #5 among U.S. public universities by U.S. News and World Report. The University of Florida’s academic health center is the country’s only academic health center, with six health-related colleges located on a single, contiguous campus. The colleges, major research centers and institutes, and clinical enterprises focus on building collaborative, specialized clinical services centered on quality and innovation.

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy strives to provide an accessible and welcoming environment for all who share in our mission-driven pursuit of excellence, including those from diverse backgrounds. The college is committed to cultivating an environment where everyone is respected for their intrinsic value, and developing the next generation of clinicians and scientists who will positively impact the health of others. In recognition of its efforts to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment, the College of Pharmacy was the recipient of a 2021, 2022, and 2023 Insight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

Commensurate with education and experience. 

Employment Benefits include:
Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.

Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave: UF Faculty and Staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts.

To learn more visit: benefits.hr.ufl.edu

Applicants should have a PharmD with post-graduate training (residency, fellowship, or equivalent experience) and the accomplishments and experience that merit appointment as a Clinical Associate or full Professor. The applicant should be eligible for pharmacist licensure in Florida.

Previous leadership or management experience with keen attention to detail; a track record of sustained scholarship; excellent problem-solving and organizational skills; the ability to participate actively in decision-making at all levels, and the ability to serve as a role model for faculty and staff, as exemplified by a positive attitude and consistent presence at the campus. 

The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is filled. Application review will begin by March 24th, 2024 or when a viable candidate pool is established.

Qualified applicants should submit an application that includes: a CV; a cover letter that describes qualifications and experience; and a list of at least three references. Applications will be kept confidential, and references will not be contacted without permission.

As a part of our review for research and research support positions, we look for a full CV which includes all professional appointments/engagements, all post-secondary education, and all publications from post-secondary education and all respective dates. Please be sure to not use acronyms in your CV. This CV should include names of entities associated with any projects.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the department’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of underrepresented groups, protected veterans, and persons with disabilities.

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy strives to provide an accessible and welcoming environment for all who share in our mission-driven pursuit of excellence, including those from diverse backgrounds. The college is committed to cultivating an environment where everyone is respected for their intrinsic value, and developing the next generation of clinicians and scientists who will positively impact the health of others. In recognition of its efforts to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment, the College of Pharmacy was the recipient of a 2021, 2022, and 2023 Insight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award