Position open - Head, Department of Pharmacy Practice

Head, Department of Pharmacy Practice
College of Pharmacy
Purdue University

The Purdue University College of Pharmacy is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacy Practice. The Department is composed of faculty with diverse scholarly and clinical interests that include clinical practice, clinical sciences, and social and administrative sciences.

The Department Head is responsible for implementing a multifaceted mission by direct and delegated efforts relating to vision and leadership, program administration, personnel development, and scholarly activities that occur on the West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses. The Department Head will be located in Indianapolis.

The College is seeking candidates who possess a Doctor of Pharmacy, PhD in Pharmacy, or other related doctoral degree and have a solid record of: 1) effective leadership in areas related to the practice of pharmacy; 2) a funded scholarly research program; and 3) excellence in teaching. Prior administrative experience is desirable, but not required. Appointment to an Endowed Professorship will be considered for appropriately qualified candidates. 

A complete position description and link to the application process can be found at http://www.phpr.purdue.edu/headsearch

Applications consisting of a letter describing interest, a complete curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references should be submitted by email to phprhead@purdue.edu.

If you have questions about the search process, please contact: Prof. Eric Barker, Chair, PHPR Head Search Committee, at 765-494-9940 or by email at barkerel@purdue.edu.

The review of applications will commence on November 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.  Applications will be held in confidence until selected applicants’ permission to contact references is obtained. 

A background check will be required for employment in this position.