Description

Primary Function

The Associate/Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs will have primary administrative oversight of the curriculum for the Doctor of Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy dual degree programs as outlined below. This position reports to the Dean.

Position Responsibilities

Curriculum

Provide oversight of the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum to include:

• Ensure the curriculum is in alignment with American Council on Pharmacy Education (ACPE) standards.
• Schedule courses for each semester.
• Develop a plan that identifies procedures to operate and maintain the curriculum developed by the appropriate JCP committee.
• Develop a process for budget allocation for the curriculum.
• Develop a quality assurance plan to ensure quality maintenance of the curriculum and allow action to be taken for courses identified as needing improvement.
• Ensure that insights identified by the JCP assessment committee regarding the curriculum are addressed, leading to improvements in both course content and teaching approaches.
• Maintain clear documentation of Curricular Endpoint Competencies, along with up-to-date records of learning outcomes and course syllabi for all courses within the PharmD curriculum.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the PharmD section of the University’s graduate catalog.
• Assure that new faculty onboarding information for course coordinator role/expectation is developed and updated.
• Develop a guidance document to assist adjunct faculty prepare course instruction that align with JCP procedures.
• Oversee the development and implementation of new courses in the curriculum. 

Student Related Curriculum Responsibilities

• Develop a plan for student success.
• Develop procedures to identify students who do not meet JCP academic standards each semester.
• Identify students who receive non-progressing grades.
• Identify students who meet criteria for probation, suspension, or dismissal.
• Maintain a comprehensive master list of students that includes detailed information on their progression through the PharmD program.
• Develop a process to identify factors affecting student progression and retention that require further evaluation.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of student records and academic transcripts.

Leadership Related Curriculum Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the planning, development, and implementation of new programs.
• Pursue the development of new programs that recruit students and generate additional revenue.

Additional Responsibilities

• Teach in assigned courses.
• Fulfill faculty roles and responsibilities in accordance with established expectations.
• Serve on professional, college and university committees as assigned.
• Maintain an active scholarship program.
• Collaborate with the Dean, Department Chairs, and faculty of the college in the development, documentation, and application for accreditation by ACPE.
• Provide reports and information as requested.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.

Functional Expectations

• Demonstrate characteristics of effective leadership and the ability to lead through change.
• Engage, lead, and communicate leadership decisions in a unified manner.
• Communicate effectively across all disciplines by identifying key information, ensuring timely messaging, and delivering information through appropriate channels.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that foster collegial relationships and support effective collaboration and consensus-building.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork by actively contributing to discussions and thoughtfully evaluating issues from multiple perspectives.
• Treat all team members with respect, actively listen, and work collaboratively to achieve best possible outcomes.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand and navigate complex organizational systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead college efforts toward achieving college and university goals.
• Possess the vision and creativity to actively contribute to strategic planning and the development of college goals.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to upholding and advancing the institution’s core values.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and licensure requirements associated with the position.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of ACPE accreditation processes.

Qualifications: PharmD or PhD degree required.

Experience Requirements

• Experience serving on a Curriculum Committee.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communication skills.
• Management or coordination of training or education programs preferred.
• Proficient in using computer applications, including word-processing (Microsoft Word), database (Microsoft Excel), and presentation (Microsoft PowerPoint) programs.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit their online application here. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled. Applicants should also submit a letter of interest indicating fit for the role, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three (3) professional references to: Dr. Emily Scopelliti, Chair of Search Committee. Email: [email protected] or Jefferson College of Pharmacy, 901 Walnut St., Suite 901, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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