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The Rudolph H. Raabe College of Pharmacy at Ohio Northern University invites inquiries, applications, and nominations for the next dean. Leading one of the largest colleges of pharmacy in the nation, the successful candidate will be able to imagine new possibilities for the College. The new dean will build upon the College’s rich 138-year history to lead the faculty in developing and realizing a transformational impact on pharmacy education and the College’s future. The dean is a proven innovator well-versed in the contemporary trends in pharmacy practice, pharmacy education, and, more importantly, within the broad healthcare ecosystem.

The College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and features a direct entry (0-6) PharmD degree, and a 4-year PharmD pathway. Students earn a BS in Integrated Health Sciences on the way to the direct entry PharmD degree. The College also offers a new BS degree in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences. With 35 full-time faculty and more than 600 students from across the nation and around the world, the College is focused on being a global leader in contemporary pharmacy education. As a leader of the academic enterprise, the dean will possess an earned terminal degree in the healthcare or related sciences and ideally a record of teaching and research commensurate with an appointment to the College faculty with tenure. Candidates who, while not possessing such a track record within the academy, have demonstrated the ability to lead diverse groups and programs to substantially enhanced levels of distinction and productivity in a highly collaborative environment are also welcome to apply.

Founded in 1871, Ohio Northern University is an independent, selective, and comprehensive university. The University has been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1899, instilling core values while offering religious freedom on campus. Today, ONU has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students from 38 states and 15 countries, offering more than 70 programs of study across five colleges (arts & sciences, business, law, engineering, and pharmacy). The University’s distinctive academic programs include mutually supporting liberal and professional education components that integrate practice and theory, complemented by excellent co-curricular offerings. The academic programs are overseen by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Julie Hurtig, who works closely with the five college deans.

Academic Search is assisting Ohio Northern with this search. For more information about the position, institution, leadership opportunities, qualifications, and application process, please download and review the full position profile on the Academic Search website. When submitting a nomination, please include the nominee’s full name, title, position, and email address and send to ONUPharmacyDean@academicsearch.org. Confidential conversations about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting Dr. Pam Balch, the Senior Consultant leading this search, at pam.balch@academicsearch.org. For full consideration by the search committee, applicant materials should be submitted by Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

Ohio Northern University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Ohio Northern University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.