Chairperson - Assoc/Full Clinical Professor

Job Details

Job Title

Chairperson - Assoc/Full Clinical Professor

Department

School of Pharmacy

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

50% - Administration

• Effective execution of University policies at the Departmental level.
• Leadership and oversight in all Departmental activities including faculty recruitment, retention, and development.
• Adjudication of personnel matters and service as the administrative representative for grievance procedures for the Department.
• Oversight and enhancement of all Departmental resources across multiple campuses.
• Review and modify, in collaboration with the faculty, the strategic plan for the Department in the areas of teaching, research, clinical practice, and service.
• Development and support of appropriate resources and faculty sites for School and Graduate programs through frequent and effective communication with the Dean of the School of Pharmacy and other deans and administrators.
• Development and enhancement of research, clinical, and educational relationships between the Department and its allied units within the University as well as appropriate public, private, or government institutions and agencies.
• Preparation and submission of the annual Departmental budget in collaboration with the Department of Pharmacy Practice Office Manager.
• Management of all Departmental funds in accordance with School and University budgetary guidance.
• Initiate annual fundraising efforts to support Departmental needs.
• Attendance and completion of University required trainings.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Pharmacy

20% - Teaching

The teaching responsibilities are required and will be determined based on department needs. Normal teaching responsibilities are no more than the equivalent of 2 credit hours of instruction each academic year. Responsibilities may include coordination and instruction of didactic courses in the School of Pharmacy curriculum for the professional Pharm.D. program. It is an expectation to hold regular office hours and to advise and mentor professional degree-seeking students.

20% - Research

Faculty within the Department of Pharmacy Practice are expected to conduct research and scholarship on an ongoing basis. Individually, persons are expected to define their research focus, seek internal/external funding and develop and maintain an active research program. Because of the unique nature of Pharmacy Practice, collaboration is essential both within the department and with other healthcare disciplines. Publication and presentation of completed research is expected. Work should be published in peer-reviewed journals with a national or international stature.

10% - Service

The position will support the Profession, University, School of Pharmacy, and Department through their involvement and leadership roles with various committees and organizations. This may include holding elected positions in professional organizations, and serving on local, state and national professional organization committees. Other responsibilities may involve serving as an adviser in supporting student organizations within the School and refereeing for granting agencies, journals and professional association meeting materials.