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Dean of the College of Health Sciences and Pharmacy

Application deadline: February 7, 2025

Senior Consultant: Nancy Crimmin
Nancy.Crimmin@academicsearch.org

Associate Consultant: Marcie Mikolay
marcie.mikolay@academicsearch.org

Chicago State University (CSU), a four-year, residential, comprehensive university invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Dean, College of Health Sciences and Pharmacy. Reporting to Dr. Sonja Feist-Price, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, the Dean is the chief academic officer responsible for the implementation of all academic and clinical programs within the College. This includes strategic planning, quality assessment, student and faculty recruitment, resource development and allocation, and representation to external entities. The Dean leads the development and implementation of a bold and exciting vision that will advance the College’s mission in education, service, scholarship, and research.

Additional information about this opportunity and Chicago State University can be found in the position profile at: https://www.academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/

Required and Preferred Qualifications

The new Dean, College of Health Sciences and Pharmacy shall demonstrate the following required credentials:

D., Pharm.D., or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant academic discipline.
Eligible for a faculty appointment at the rank of Professor.

The new Dean may additionally possess some of the following preferred credentials:

Demonstrated understanding of current and future trends in pharmacy and health sciences practice and education.
Experience as a strategic leader in higher education.
Strong financial and management skills.
Effective interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Experience with fundraising.
Demonstrated experience with navigating external accreditation processes and policies.
Experience with innovative teaching and learning methods.
Expertise in interdisciplinary and interprofessional education.
Proven track record of administrative achievement and strategic leadership.

Chicago State University is being assisted by Academic Search. Confidential discussions may be arranged by contacting Nancy Crimmin, Ed.D., Senior Consultant at nancy.crimmin@academicsearch.org. The position is open until filled, but only applications received by February 7, 2025 can be assured full consideration.

A completed application includes four documents, to be submitted electronically in .pdf format to CSUDeanHSP@academicsearch.org.