Dean R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy

Dean of the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy

Posting Number: req
24780

Department: Pharmacy Administration

Location: Tucson, AZ, USA (Main Campus)

The University of Arizona (U of

A) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy ("the college"). This is a pivotal opportunity for a visionary and collaborative leader to guide one of the nation's premier pharmacy schools into its next era of excellence and impact.

The next Dean will be charged with articulating a bold and compelling vision for the College of Pharmacy's future, strengthening academic programs, fostering vibrant intellectual life and scholarly productivity, enhancing academic excellence, and expanding external partnerships. This role presents an opportunity for a leader who is passionate about shaping the future of pharmacy education and committed to stewarding a vibrant academic community toward its next chapter of excellence.

As the chief academic and administrative officer of the college, the Dean reports directly to the Provost and Chief Academic Officer of the University of Arizona. The Dean is responsible for managing and coordinating the college, as well as implementing its plans, programs, services, and scholarly and research endeavors. The Dean collaborates with fellow Deans across the university to leverage opportunities afforded by the college to support the growth and quality of research and education within the health sciences and beyond.

The Dean is expected to provide visionary leadership to advance the college's education, research, and service missions. The Dean promotes excellence among faculty, staff, and students, oversees the college's operations, research portfolio, and finance and human resources functions, and plays a critical role in fundraising, advocacy, and alumni relations.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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In addition to overseeing the management and administration of the College of Pharmacy, the new Dean will be expected to address the following strategic priorities:

• The Dean will be a leader in defining the future of the college and will further advance its place among the top pharmacy schools in the country. They will embrace the changing landscape of the pharmacy profession and use new strategies and innovations to ensure the college and its community thrive. The incumbent will convene faculty, staff, alumni, students, and colleagues in the other health sciences, clinical partners, and across the university to create a strategic path forward.

• Working with leadership, faculty, and staff, the next Dean will assess the current processes and programs in the college and build a culture of trust, transparency and consistency with established priorities and resource support. They will work to promote a collaborative, inclusive, and connected college community by creating opportunities for every member‑students, faculty, and staff‑to engage, contribute, and feel valued. They will recruit leaders and faculty to the college who will be empowered to implement decisions to move the college forward in innovative and creative ways.

• The Dean will assess and evaluate the financial status of the college and develop an understanding of the budget model and fund flow within the university. They will continue to cultivate and sustain relationships with current and potential donors and collaborate with the development team to advance financial opportunities.

• The Dean will articulate a vision for the future of pharmacy, pharmacology and toxicology, articulating emerging needs in…