Faculty : Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

Concordia University Wisconsin invites applications for a full-time, 12-month position of Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences. The position includes an appointment as Associate Professor or Professor. The Chair provides vision, strategic direction and operational support for the Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences. The Chair, in conjunction with the Deans' Office, also acts as a liaison for the School of Pharmacy to the University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. The Chair is an integral member of the School of Pharmacy administrative team through active participation in the planning, implementation and evaluation of school and institutional activities.

The Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences is dynamic and diverse, as its members populate a variety of pharmaceutical science, social administrative science and public health disciplines, all working together to help our students develop into outstanding pharmacists, scientists and public health professionals through excellence and innovation in research, education, and service.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop the department annual budget and provide recommendations for salary and salary adjustments for faculty and staff
• Lead the recruitment and hiring of faculty and staff according to the needs of the School of Pharmacy, including the development of co-funded faculty positions
• Provide supervision, mentorship and direction, and evaluation for the Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences faculty and staff
• Coordinate faculty goals and evaluation processes and provide support for faculty seeking promotion
• Take an active role in the teaching of courses in the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program and other departmental programs consistent with experience and interest
• Conduct peer-reviewed scholarship at the level expected of a department chair position
• Serve as an active mentor to faculty and students regarding scholarly activities, and actively support faculty grantsmanship involving both federal and foundation / industry grants
• Serve as a primary liaison of the School of Pharmacy to the University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the mission, vision, core values, and strategic plan of the Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences and School of Pharmacy
• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Education and Experience

Effective leadership in areas related to pharmaceutical and / or administrative science with preference for an academic setting

Physical Demands / Equipment

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) staff position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and / or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following :

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Application Instructions

Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until successful candidates are identified.

Applicants should apply through the Concordia University Employment page and include with their online application : letter of intent, curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, description of research interests and teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he / she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.

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