Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Pharmacy

Summary: The Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (ADAA) has leadership and administrative responsibilities for the implementation and continual review of academic policies, student pharmacist progression and retention, and works with other members of the leadership team on academic scheduling, curricular oversight, and academic assessment. This individual oversees academic standards related to the accreditation of the College by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The ADAA serves as a voting member of the College of Pharmacy's Leadership Team. The ADAA is also expected to be a faculty member and engage in teaching opportunities within the program's curriculum. The ADAA is also actively involved in scholarship and service, and serves as a mentor academically and professionally to other faculty and students. The ADAA should provide leadership in developing, implementing, and continually updating strategic plans for academic affairs and education reform. The ADAA is expected to practice, advocate, and promote the highest standards for scholarship, academic achievement, honesty, and professional integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs include:

General

1. Work closely with the Dean to assure College and student success.
2. Collaborate with the Leadership Team and other key stakeholders to assess needs and develop proposals for new academic programs within the College.
3. Supporting all daily operations of the College of Pharmacy and performing other duties as assigned by the Dean.
4. Direct or oversee staff support activities for the Office of Academic Affairs and assure performance is at the highest standard possible.
5. Participate in teaching, scholarship, and service-related activities.
6. Represent the College at the local, state, and national level.

Academic Affairs

1. Work with appropriate committees and individuals to assure that both SACS and ACPE accreditation standards are being met for the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
2. Work alongside the Vice Chair for Curriculum, Assistant/Associate Dean of Assessment and program directors to oversee the Doctor of Pharmacy and relevant dual degrees curriculum, which includes:
   
   
   
   1. Academic schedules
   2. Assessment strategies
   3. Maintain records of the academic program and student progression
      
      
      
      1. College grade point averages
      2. College capstone performance
      3. Individual and College results on proficiency examinations (e.g., NAPLEX Advantage)
      4. Remediation
      5. Academic recovery contracts and re-admission requirements
      
      
      
      
   4. Assist faculty as a resource for implementation and assessment of new pedagogical approaches utilized within the teaching environment.
   5. Assist faculty as a resource for new technology utilized within the classroom or clinical settings.
   
   
   
   
3. Serve as chair of the Academic Progression Committee (APC) and review academic performances of students each semester; notify individual student pharmacists of decisions made by the APC; prepare all academic-related notifications such as dismissal notifications, readmission requirements, modified schedules, and updates to the Office of the Registrar.
4. Collaborate with faculty mentors and the APC to identify early academic struggles for student pharmacists and facilitate the provision of resources to help student pharmacists overcome academic barriers to success.
5. Coordinate completion of grade submissions for College and University files.
6. Coordinate review of requests for student transfers to the College and develop transfer agreements in collaboration with the Dean, Department Chairs, and the Office of Student Affairs.
7. In conjunction with the Assistant/Associate Dean of Assessment and the Curriculum and Assessment Committee, oversee the direction of academic assessment activities and report these findings back to the Dean and other key stakeholders.
8. Collaborate with members of the leadership team on curriculum development, including interprofessional education (IPE), course delivery, and assessment.
9. In collaboration with the Dean and the Faculty, create, review, update, and execute all College academic policies.

Committee Responsibilities

The ADAA serves on the following College committees as assigned by the Dean: * Academic Progression Committee (Chair)

• Academic Integrity Council (Permanent Member)
• Library and Technology Committee
• Curriculum/Assessment Committee
• Leadership Team

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides supervision, mentoring, and oversight to the Manager of Academic Support and other support staff for the College of Pharmacy

Education and Experience

• Advanced degree in a health sciences area of study: Pharm.D. or doctoral degree in pharmaceutical sciences is preferable;
• Qualify for the academic rank of Associate Professor or above;
• Substantial higher education administrative and leadership abilities and experience;
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and scholarship;
• Knowledge of the skills necessary to be a member of a College Leadership Team;
• Record of outstanding service in pharmacy professional affairs.

Licensure and Certification

• Licensure with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (if eligible for licensure)

Job Related Skills

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Vision and collaborative skills to build partnerships;
• Excellent interpersonal and group communication skills;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Ability to read and interpret scientific literature or financial reports;
• Ability to develop business plans and create contracts or other legal documents;
• Able to effectively present information in oral or written form to local, state, and national stakeholders;
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions to solve problems and plan strategic initiatives;
• Ability to interpret and create technical business plans and negotiate financial arrangements.

Budgetary Responsibility

The candidate is expected to provide budgetary oversight for expenditures, salaries, and other financial statements within the Office of Academic Affairs.

Confidentiality

The candidate will be exposed to confidential matters such as student pharmacist records, health information, organizational plans, financial statements and salaries. It is University policy and Federal law in certain areas that the candidate maintains confidentiality on these matters.

Other qualifications

Demonstrated spiritual maturity, ethical conduct, professionalism, interpersonal skills, and leadership and management abilities. Understanding of current professional trends in pharmacy and vision to foresee future opportunities and challenges in the profession. Demonstrate professional leadership and service within national, state, and local pharmacy organizations.