Dean, School of Pharmacy & Health Professions

• Clinically relevant degree in the health sciences required (pharmacy, occupational therapy or physical therapy preferred).
• Doctoral degree required, academic doctorate preferred.

Established record as a health sciences educator, practitioner, scholar and leader. Minimum of five years of academic experience. Qualified by merit or equivalent experience for the rank of professor.

• Academic Educator: established record of educating health sciences students (pharmacy, OT or PT preferred).
• Clinical Practice: experience with or broad understanding
• of complex issues of pharmacy, OT and PT practice in today’s health care environment, with a vision for future practice.
• Research/Scholarship: established record of research and scholarly achievement at a national/international level.
• Service: ability to support and foster community engagement within the University, community and the health sciences.
• Academic Administrator: proven ability to manage a complex academic enterprise, typically obtained through experience as a dean, associate dean, assistant dean, department chair, or center or institute director within a college of pharmacy, occupational therapy or physical therapy. Prior administrative experience incorporating strategic and operational planning, preparation and management of a budget, personnel organization and management, and academic educational or health-system alliances. Track record of recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff.
• Diversity and Inclusion: experience in leading, overseeing or contributing to diversity and inclusion efforts in a previous position.
• Global Engagement: equipped to continue the school’s work in recruiting and supporting faculty and students from global backgrounds, as well as through community engagement.

Leadership Skills and Personal Characteristics

• Understanding, commitment and ability to promote the Jesuit mission of the University, school and departments.
• Ability to advocate for all the school’s constituents.
• Ability to inspire the school community and articulate a clear vision that showcases the school’s strengths while developing new levels of excellence.
• Outstanding communication skills, including strong listening skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Impeccable integrity.
• Proven ability to work effectively with academic administrators, faculty, students, alumni, donors, health system and community leaders, and health professionals.
• Proven ability to build consensus and effectively manage conflicts.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes faculty, staff and students of diverse backgrounds and experiences.