Faculty Position FY23-062
March 14, 2023

Position Title
Chair-Pharmacy Practice

Hiring Unit
School of Pharmacy

Job Description/Responsibilities
The School of Pharmacy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is accepting application packages for a Chair of Pharmacy Practice position. The successful candidate will be responsible for the activities of the Department of Pharmacy Practice, which includes fostering relationships between the pharmacy community and the School of Pharmacy, to provide practice opportunities for faculty and professional experiences for students. The Chair will also provide oversight of the Office of Experiential Education and serve as mentor to practice faculty, encouraging excellence in teaching, service, and multidisciplinary research activities. This position reports directly to the Dean, will serve as a member of the Dean’s Advisory Committee, and is expected to represent the school in both internal and external constituencies. The Chair will also maintain active teaching and scholarship commensurate with the overall duties and responsibilities of this position.

Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with an advanced degree (PhD, EdD), and one year of residency or fellowship or equivalent experience is required. Eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois is preferred. All candidates should understand current pharmacy education and practice. A minimum of six years of experience in academia at an ACPE accredited Pharmacy School, with an established academic record commensurate with the rank of associate professor or above is required. Candidates should also have a dedication to excellence in pharmacy education, scholarship and service; an interest in interprofessional initiatives; a commitment to equitable employment; an understanding of the value of an intellectually and culturally inclusive community; and a leadership style that emphasizes openness, consultation, and shared governance. Candidates should display a commitment toward seeking a balance between teaching, scholarship and service within the department and a vested interest in the well-being and resilience of department members. Prior experiences in academic administration, personnel, and budget management are preferred. Knowledge of education, governmental compliance, accreditation, and health regulatory standards is desirable.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our State of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans

Terms of Appointment

Fiscal – Tenure track beginning July 1, 2023.

Source of Funds
State

Salary
Commensurate with experience and credentials. For more information about employment benefits and policies, visit: Faculty Employment Benefits

Application Process
Please submit letter of application, transcript and references to:
Kelly Gable, PharmD, BCPP
Chair, Pharmacy Practice Search Committee
SIUE School of Pharmacy
Campus Box 2000
Edwardsville, IL 62026-2000
Electronic submission preferred: pharmacychairsearch@siue.edu

Application Deadline
Review of materials will begin on April 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.

The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.siue.edu/police/cleary-act-forms/ . The report contains campus safety and security information, crime statistics, fire safety policies, and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. This report is published in compliance with Federal law, titled the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the “Campus Fire Safety Right to Know.” For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained, with a 24-hour notice, from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, Rendleman Hall, Room 2228, 618-650-2536.

Dual Career Support for New Faculty
The Career Development Center has partnered with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Support for this initiative was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Award 1936141. Outlined below is a specific list of career services and resources available to help you on your career journey. Individuals are eligible to receive a maximum of three, one-hour appointments. Visit them online at: https://www.siue.edu/career-development-center/faculty/NSF-Advance-GrantLanding.shtml