Dean, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

Posting Information

Department: SOP-Office of the Dean-450100

Career Area: Academic Administration

Posting Open Date: 08/22/2025

Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled

Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title: Dean, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

Appointment Type: Administrative and Managerial

Position Number:

Vacancy : NF0009254

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent

FTE: 1

Hours per week: 40

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Proposed

Start Date:

04/01/2026

Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, the Dean is the School’s chief executive and academic officer. The Dean leads the effort in creating a vision and advancing the mission of the School, with responsibility for the academic and research enterprise, advancement and development functions, personnel, general administration and management, compliance and risk management, and budget. The appointment is reviewed every five years.

• Serves as chief executive and academic administrative officer of the School of Pharmacy. The dean plans for, and stewards, the fiscal and material resources needed to offer the educational, research, and service programs of the School.
• Administers the School’s educational, research, and public service programs. Consults and collaborates with faculty and administrators on decisions related to school strategy, including academic affairs.
• Recommends to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost the appointments, promotions, and tenure of School of Pharmacy faculty members.
• Serves as the School’s representative on various University policy and decision bodies and is the official representative of the School to external constituencies.
• Leads the School’s advancement and development activities to promote the school’s vision, mission, values and strategic plan. Stewards advancement/development by serving as a voting member of the Board of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Foundation and presents the School’s accomplishments and needs to that body.
• Assures compliance with the general policies and practices of the University of North Carolina including affirmative action policies and regulations governing academic standards and faculty appointment, promotion, and tenure.
• Stewards the management and viability of the School’s satellite campus in Asheville, NC at UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC.
• Leads strategic planning and policy development activities of the School.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

An earned terminal degree, record of exceptional leadership success, and evidence of scholarly, professional, or creative achievement is required.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Extensive experience in pharmacy professional and graduate program administration and executive leadership. Progressive academic leadership experience, strong track record of independently‑funded scholarship, and demonstrated record of fostering excellence in research, teaching, and service.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Former experience in pharmacy school administrative role; ability to think strategically and build effective institutional partnerships; demonstrated administrative experience, high standard of professional integrity, strong team‑building skills; ability to articulate effectively the School’s vision and mission to stakeholders.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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