Faculty: School of Pharmacy - Asst​/Assoc. Dean Assessment and Accreditation

Faculty:
School of Pharmacy - Asst./Assoc. Dean for Assessment and Accreditation Job Description

Posted Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Working at Cedarville University is more than a job, it's a calling. A call to help equip students to go into the world and do great things for the Kingdom. A call to use the gifts God has given you to make the most of every day. A call to work as unto the Lord. God is doing great things at Cedarville University and we are excited for you to be part of it.

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The Cedarville School of Pharmacy is accepting applications for the an Assistant or Associate Dean for Assessment and Accreditation. This is a twelve-month administrative appointment for a faculty member.

The Assistant or Associate Dean for Assessment and Accreditation serves as a key member of the School of Pharmacy's leadership team, providing strategic recommendations and collaborative oversight for programmatic effectiveness initiatives. This position holds primary responsibility for assessment coordination, supporting compliance with all ACPE Standards, and collaborative budgetary planning within the school’s deans. The position reports directly to the CEO Dean and serves as a strategic partner in advancing the school’s mission and accreditation standards.

Provides comprehensive leadership and oversight across all assessment domains to ensure alignment with accreditation standards and continuous quality improvement.

• Direct Supervision:
  Oversee and supervise the Director of Assessment in operational tasks and strategic planning
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  Lead data analysis initiatives, identify performance gaps, benchmark against prior years and peer institutions, and contextualize results with relevant literature
• Strategic Planning Tracking:
  Collaborate with the Director of Assessment to prepare comprehensive summary reports and recommendations for the annual Assessment Report, Curriculum and Assessment Committee (CAC) meetings, and accreditation bodies (ACPE)
• Assessment Coordination:
  Facilitate cross-functional accountability to ensure integration across assessment domains, recognizing that operational leadership for specific areas is provided by:
• Director of EPAs (Entrustable Professional Activities) and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
• Director of IPE (Interprofessional Education)
• Director of Assessment
• Director of Co-Curriculum
• Accreditation Preparation:
  Lead planning and faculty coordination for ACPE-related activities, including faculty/staff development sessions and preparation of ACPE self-studies and interim reports
• Curricular Support:
  Collaborate with department chairs and the Registrar to review course schedules and elective offerings each semester, ensuring alignment with program needs and accreditation standards
• Resource Management:
  Oversee maintenance of assessment-related technology platforms (e.g., Canvas sites) and calendars to support transparency and access to assessment resources
• Professional Engagement:
  Represent the School of Pharmacy in professional development and assessment communities, including active participation in AACP and ACPE activities and membership in the AACP Assessment Special Interest Group (SIG)
• Active Teaching Role:
  This position is expected to maintain an active teaching role within the Pharm
  
  D curriculum. Workload allocation between administrative, teaching, and scholarly responsibilities will be determined in collaboration with the Dean and department chair.

Provides administrative support and leadership for the School of Pharmacy.

• Collaborative Leadership:
  This position works collaboratively within the Deans’ leadership team, with each member contributing distinct areas of expertise to advance the School's mission.
• Policy Development and Accountability:
  Recommend, develop, and maintain records of policies and procedures related to programmatic…