Description

Northeastern University is seeking nominations and applications for the position of School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS) Dean.

The SOPPS is one of four schools within the Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University, including the schools of Community Health and Behavioral Sciences comprising two departments; Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences comprising three departments; and Nursing. The SOPPS is recognized as a leader and innovator in training and education of practice-ready pharmacists (Pharm.D.) and pharmaceutical scientists (B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.) through a unique cooperative educational (co-op) model in the leading Boston biotech, pharma, and healthcare environment. Additionally, research training in basic and clinical sciences across several fields of study extends from baccalaureate through doctoral degree programs, including a dual-degree program in public health. In addition to the diverse and innovative degree programs, the SOPPS has also developed an increasing number of post-doctoral training partnerships across a variety of settings, including clinical and scientific research, clinical practice, and within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. The SOPPS has consistently led in federally-funded research among private schools of pharmacy in the United States. The SOPPS enjoys fruitful collaborations with surrounding medical centers and drug companies in the unique Boston environment and is poised with its new Dean to be a leader among all schools of pharmacy in the country.

The SOPPS and its faculty provide a unique and innovative educational and research model, integrating rigorous classroom learning with real-world clinical and laboratory experiences and artificial intelligence-based approaches, providing opportunities to study, work, and conduct research in Boston, across the Northeastern university system and globally (with programs such as the co-op, internships, NUin, etc.). As part of the Bouvé College of Health Sciences, the wide range of programs offered by the SOPPS from baccalaureate through doctoral degrees, including Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), reflects the contemporary requirements for preparing professionals in the fields of pharmaceutical sciences and clinical pharmacy for an ever-increasing array of outstanding accomplishments in global practice, policy, and research.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the Dean include, but are not limited to, the following:

Vision & Strategic Leadership

• Effectively and proactively represent the University's vision and mission, strategic goals and policies and procedures, as well as administrative decisions, to the SOPPS' faculty, staff, and students.
• Ensure consistency of the SOPPS' goals and plans with those of the University and communicate such, along with resource needs, to senior administration.
• Ensure the SOPPS' success in contributing to the teaching, scholarship and service missions of Bouvé College and University.

People & Culture Development

• Recruit faculty and staff and promote a positive and collegial culture to retain them.
• Develop and promote an environment of belonging amongst faculty, staff, and students.
• Demonstrate initiative and effectiveness in managing and developing the SOPPS' faculty and staff, including hiring, developing and evaluating faculty and staff and handling personnel matters that arise.
• Working together with SOPPS Department Chairs, oversee equitable faculty and staff workload assignments and evaluate their performance in accordance with University's policies.
• Recommend faculty and staff hiring, appointments, reappointment, tenure and promotion and compensation after consultation with SOPPS Department Chairs and the Bouvé College Dean.

Academic Program Excellence

• Sustain full accreditation of the SOPPS programs and ensure that the SOPPS achieves metrics of student success for its academic programs consistent with University's standards and where applicable, accreditation, regulatory and national standards.
• Ensure effective oversight of the implementation, evaluation (including outcomes assessment) and continuous improvement of the SOPPS' academic programs.
• Perform robust evaluation and assessment measures to ensure program effectiveness evidenced by educational outcomes.
• Ensure acquisition and evaluation of appropriate clinical placement sites to meet program outcomes.

Student Success & Enrollment

• Innovatively address national trends around declining enrollment and direction towards online learning.
• Collaborate effectively with admission and recruitment staff to market the SOPPS' academic programs, enhance the applicant pool and grow enrollments consistent with accreditation requirements and the University goals and resources.
• Collaborate effectively with student services and administrative offices to meet SOPPS and University goals and serve the SOPPS' student population.

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage the SOPPS' budget consistent with the financial goals, policies and procedures of Bouvé College and the University.
• Pursue philanthropic partnerships, grants, and other funding (capital campaigns and transformational gifts) to support the SOPPS' mission.
• Seek external resources to support the SOPPS' programs and initiatives, through grants and contracts and in collaboration with the key units at the University.

Executive Leadership & Operations

• Seek external resources to support the SOPPS' programs and initiatives, through grants and contracts and in collaboration with the key units at the University.

Collaboration & External Relations

• Collaborate effectively across the University to achieve goals of the SOPPS, Bouvé College, and the University, including those related to interprofessional education, interdisciplinary research, and global impact.
• Collaborate effectively with the Bouvé College Dean, Associate, and Assistant Deans to meet University goals with respect to faculty affairs, academic affairs, network programs and lifelong learning, administration and finance, development, research, and innovation.
• Strengthen and enhance the visibility and recognition of the SOPPS and its respective programs with key stakeholders and constituents in the community and the respective professions.

About the Bouvé College of Health Sciences:

The Bouvé College of Health Sciences has over 280 faculty members, with approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 2,400 graduate students. It is the leading national model for education and research in health, health care, public health, clinical, psychosocial, and biomedical sciences, and supports the University’s mission of educating students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment and for creating and translating knowledge to meet global and societal needs. Within Bouvé College, the Behrakis Health Sciences Center houses state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories in pharmacy, nursing, physician assistant, speech language pathology and audiology, communication sciences and disorders, and human performance and exercise science. The Arnold S. Goldstein Simulation Laboratories Suite opened in September 2013, providing a state-of-the-art simulation center for interprofessional training and education. Northeastern University’s Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC) opened in 2017, and EXP opened in 2023, bringing together researchers from diverse disciplines and across colleges to solve global challenges and explore innovative solutions to complex human problems. ISEC and EXP offer leading-edge research facilities and modern, multifunctional spaces for students, staff, and faculty to turn ideas into reality.

Requirements

The SOPPS’ Dean will be an emerging or recognized leader and innovator with demonstrated excellence in scholarship, education, and administration. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in a high-level administrative leadership role with a demonstrated record of research accomplishment and teaching excellence as well as transformational leadership. Additionally, the applicant should have strong financial and operational management skills to ensure operational excellence and sustainable growth, with a demonstrated record of success in scholarly publications and/or obtaining external sources of funding. Candidates will have a strong record of building and maintaining productive education and research collaborations with a variety of stakeholders throughout the healthcare ecosystem. Candidates should also have demonstrated ability to work with a team, set priorities, build consensus, and move organizations forward toward collective goals. Individuals should have experience with the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accreditation process.

An earned doctorate degree in pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences or a highly related field is required, at least 10 years of related experience, and candidates should be at, or eligible for, promotion to the rank of full professor (tenure on entry) or full clinical professor (non tenure track) by employment start date.

Additional Information

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The University is committed to increasing the diversity of our academic community. Applicants should provide evidence of their leadership in creating an environment that fosters inclusivity, diversity, and equity. To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

Nominations and applications will be accepted for this position beginning immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, visit the Bouvé College of Health Sciences website http://www.northeastern.edu/bouve/ and click on “Faculty Positions”. Applicants should submit a cover letter of interest, the names and contact information for three references, curriculum vitae, and research statement. 

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.   

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.