Assistant Dean for Assessment and Accreditation
Assistant Dean for Assessment and Accreditation
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy - University of the Sciences
Philadelphia, PA.
The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Dean for Assessment and Accreditation, with an anticipated start date of July 2012.
The Assistant Dean will be responsible for working collaboratively with administrators, faculty members, staff, students and accrediting bodies in the planning, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of assessment and accreditation efforts across all academic and operational areas within the College of Pharmacy. This position is also responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information as well as recommending and overseeing improvements that advance the educational, scholarship, and service missions of the College.
Specific responsibilities would include, but not be limited to: monitoring of standards, guidelines and trends of ACPE, AACP, regional/national accrediting bodies and the profession; assuring compliance with current standards; developing and implementing methods to track, document, and evaluate achievement of the College's mission as well as programmatic and curricular outcomes; assisting administration and faculty in implementing assessment and accreditation policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate would have an advanced degree, preferably in program evaluation, assessment, measurement, educational research, or a related field (e.g., Ed.D. M.S., M.Phil.Ed., Ph.D. etc.) and significant experience in curricular development, assessment and accreditation in a professional program; a demonstrated commitment to excellence in education and the creation of a culture of assessment in academia, quality teaching, and effective student learning; excellent interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication; superior organizational and problem resolution skills; strong computer and analytical skills; a record of academic excellence in teaching, service and research and a background in a health related field. Leadership style should be one that emphasizes openness, teamwork, collaboration, and shared governance. A degree in pharmacy is preferred, but other options will be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit cover letter, vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact information of three references to:
Bruce R. Canaday, Pharm.D.
Professor & Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy Administration, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy - University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, 600 South 43 Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
assessmentdeanpcp@usciences.edu
Founded in 1821, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (PCP) is the oldest pharmacy school in the nation and part of the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. PCP offers degrees ranging from the Bachelors through the Doctorate in programs of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Located in University City District of Philadelphia, PCP benefits from strong affiliations with tertiary health care facilities and with the pharmaceutical industry.
USciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
