UNIV Dean College of Pharmacy
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The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites nominations and applications for the role of Dean of the College of Pharmacy (Dean) a bold and mission-driven academic leader ready to steward a critical period of bold transformation vision-driven innovation and strategic realignment that redefines the future of pharmacy education research and practice. This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly respected academic unit within one of the nations premier academic health sciences systems and to reimagine its future in alignment with MUSCs institutional goals strategic research priorities and integrated clinical mission.The new Dean will shape a long-term vision that revitalizes the MUSC College of Pharmacy (College) research enterprise enhances interdisciplinary collaboration with MUSC Health and other academic units and builds a dynamic pharmacy graduate education ecosystem that fuels discovery and innovation. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost the Dean will serve as a collaborative leader and chief advocate for pharmacy education research and practice across the enterprise.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic and visionary leader who embraces a growth mindset and demonstrates a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of academic pharmacy and health sciences a commitment to research excellence and a passion for empowering faculty students and staff to succeed. They will possess strategic acumen and emotional intelligence find energy in opportunities for leading transformational change and bring a forward-looking perspective on pharmacy education research and collaborative practice.
The national executive search firm WittKieffer has been retained to assist MUSC with this recruitment. All inquiries and nominations should be directed to the search firm at To be considered a serious applicant candidates must both apply through MUSCs Workday job posting and submit their application materials to WittKieffer.
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Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
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Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership and Vision: Lead a bold strategic plan that anticipates the future of pharmacy aligns with MUSCs mission and areas of excellence and positions the College as a national leader while contributing to enterprise-level decision-making.
- Academic Program Excellence and Development: Advance academic excellence by leading pharmacy education fostering interprofessional collaboration and developing innovative programs that align with accreditation standards workforce needs and emerging disciplines.
- Research Development and Faculty Growth: Advance research by realigning departmental priorities recruiting strong leadership and faculty setting equitable expectations and fostering a collaborative culture that drives innovation extramural funding and scholarly impact across the College of Pharmacy.
- Graduate Program Expansion: Drive graduate program growth by strengthening Ph.D. student recruitment and mentoring aligning faculty engagement with research capacity and fostering a supportive culture of academic excellence.
- Financial Stewardship and Resource Development: Advance financial stewardship by diversifying revenue streams implementing innovative funding mechanisms and strategically allocating resources to ensure sustained growth and resilience for the College.
- Student Support and Experience: Foster a supportive learning environment by enhancing the student experience from admissions to graduation through academic advising research mentorship career development and responsive attention to student needs.
- Faculty and Staff Empowerment: Foster an inclusive and collaborative environment that supports faculty and staff development ensures transparency and accountability and celebrates excellence in teaching research service and leadership.
Education
An earned terminal degree (Pharm.D. Ph.D. or equivalent) in pharmaceutical sciences pharmacology pharmacy practice or a related field; and academic credentials meriting appointment at the professor level with tenure.
Experience
- At least five years of progressively responsible experience in academic administration and demonstrated effectiveness in a comparable environment and the ability to work strategically and collaboratively with stakeholders.
- Experience in an academic health sciences center environment is strongly preferred.
- Experience in academic administration including strategic planning fiscal stewardship and faculty development.
- Experience as a funded researcher and/or experience building a successful research team is strongly preferred.
- Deep appreciation for pharmacy education and the evolving role of pharmacists in clinical and translational science.
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects up to 15 lbs. from floor level to height of 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects up to 15 lbs. from height of 36 inches to floor level unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.
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