Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

The Wegmans School of Pharmacy prepares pharmacists for lives of intellectual, professional, and civic integrity. It is dedicated to educating the next generation of pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care that enhances the health-related quality of life of the patients they serve. With a strong commitment to service, School of Pharmacy students can be found engaged with communities across the region and around the globe through clinical rotation service trips, summer service trips, and community education initiatives and outreach. Fisher pharmacy graduates consistently achieve high first-time NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) pass rates.

The Wegmans School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education ( ACPE), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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The Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration provides critical day-to-day operational support for the department of more than 20 faculty and staff. The successful candidate will provide leadership and management for all of the department's strategic initiatives and operations.

Responsibilities include overseeing the pharmacy practice and administration curriculum, including experiential education and the simulation center. The individual will serve as a member of the school's Executive Committee and will report directly to the dean.Provide oversight and support for the department's didactic and experiential curriculum for both the campus and online pathways, including course development, mentoring of course coordinators, assessment, workload assignments, and other activities related to the curriculum

Candidates from any pharmacy practice or pharmacy administration discipline will be considered. Qualified applicants will hold a Doctor of Pharmacy, Ph.D. in Pharmacy Administration, or other terminal degree. Eligibility for licensure in the state of New York is preferred. Candidates should have a record of academic teaching, scholarship, and service which will qualify for the rank of Associate Professor or higher.

Applicants should:

The Chair will oversee 20-25 faculty and staff in the department.

St. John Fisher University is a liberal arts-based institution located just outside of Rochester, New York. Its faculty are committed to excellence in teaching and creating a student-centered learning environment. The mission of both the University and School is to prepare students for lives of intellectual, professional, and civic integrity. SJF is committed to faculty and student diversity and encourages people of all cultural backgrounds to apply. Please visit our web site at www.sjf.edu.

Full-time

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The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here