| Pharmacology |
| Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Saint Joseph College |
| West Hartford, CT |
School of Pharmacy
Saint Joseph College
Under the leadership of President Pamela T. Reid, Saint Joseph College, a comprehensive institution ranked among the best in the Northeast, seeks Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences for its School of Pharmacy.
Saint Joseph College includes an undergraduate college devoted to providing young women from diverse backgrounds with excellent educational experiences and opportunities for leadership and service to the community. In addition, the College also offers coeducational graduate and adult programs and an education steeped in the traditions of Catholic intellectual and social values. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, the College is situated on a beautiful suburban campus while providing easy access to the Capital city of Hartford with its culture, government, and sports venues. New York City and Boston are also within easy reach of the College by car or train.
The candidate must be an accomplished scholar and have a history of successful grantsmanship/external funding. His/her accomplishments should reflect teaching, scholarship and service. He/she is expected to provide vision, mentorship, and leadership to department faculty and outreach to the School's constituency. The Chair, who reports directly to the Dean, will be responsible for the recruitment of department faculty and provide leadership in the further development of the Department and its programs. He/she will assist in the planning and preparing for accreditation. The Doctor of Pharmacy program will use a 3-calendar year block curriculum. The first class is anticipated in fall 2011.
The successful candidate must have earned the Ph.D. degree in a biomedical or pharmaceutical science discipline. Other desired qualities include: strong communication skills, interpersonal and team building skills, the ability to work with a diverse group of students, and the ability to effectively represent the school to external and internal constituents. A pharmacy education and/or degree is preferred.
Applicants should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of philosophy of pharmacy education, a statement indicating the applicant's qualifications relative to the desired skills cited above, and the names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of four references. Confidential review of candidate materials will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. The anticipated date of appointment is August/September 2010.
Saint Joseph College is committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive. Salary and benefits are competitive. To apply please email your letter of application and materials to bedgren@sjc.edu, or mail to : Bruce Edgren Pharm.D., Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, Saint Joseph College, 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117.
Saint Joseph College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. and the State of Connecticut Board of Higher Education. Saint Joseph College prohibits discrimination against any persons on account of their race, color, religious creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, mental retardation, learning disability, or physical disability in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and employment practices. |
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