Academic Administration Fellowship

Description

The historic St. Louis College of Pharmacy (STLCOP) at University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy invites applications for a 2-year Academic Administration Fellowship. This fellowship will develop knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes in organizational administration, colleges service, academic and student affairs, teaching, and scholarship that will improve the fellow’s competitiveness for an academic or administrative position in higher education.

You will develop advanced competencies in:

• organizational administration
• college service
• academic and student affairs
• teaching
• scholarship

You will have an opportunity to:

• manage administrative processes for the dean of pharmacy and college
• support student academic affairs in student-focused areas such as absences, admissions, and progression processes
• support academic affairs with faculty course set up and maintenance; coordinating dissemination of routine surveys to faculty, staff, and students; as well contributing to curricular mapping and course assessment processes
• facilitate and serve on college committee
• coordinate, implement, or support programming and events for students in conjunction with the Dean and event staff
• co-coordinate Co-curriculum Course
• assist as a skills lab instructor, practicum assessor, and/or lecturer in certain courses based on interest, knowledge, and business need
• develop a unique pharmacy pathway for students enrolled in the College of Pharmacy, or conduct other approved research
• pursue a master’s degree in public health throughout the program, if desired.

Qualifications

To succeed you will need:

• Required Education, Experience and Skills:
  • Pharm.D. prior to the start of the fellowship
  • Passion for pharmacy
  • Knowledge of and experience in the current practice of pharmacy
  • Experience in interprofessional teamwork
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills (including with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders)
  • Familiarity with learning management systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Proficient in team-based learning
  • Excellent time management
  • Excellent project management
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Quantitative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Literature search and evaluation
  • Embodies UHSP Core Values: Discovery, Diversity, Inclusion, Respect, Integrity, and Service
  • Leadership style that emphasizes openness, consultation, and shared governance
  • Incorporates cultural competency
• Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
  • Pharm.D. conferred by UHSP/STLCOP
  • Experience coordinating schedules
  • Experience working on multiple projects with congruent timelines
  • Experience leading/managing complex projects
  • Experience as a teaching assistant, tutor, or organizational leader
  • Prior rotation or work experience in the Dean’s Office or similar administrative positions
  • 1 year of research experience
  • Knowledge of cognitive and moral student development issues  

If this sounds like the job for you here is information on how to apply: 

Interested candidates are requested to submit a letter of intent, a CV, and two letters of reference through the University’s online application portal.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. 

Benefits:

UHSP offers a great benefits package including excellent, affordable health insurance, dental, vision, University-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary coverage, retirement match, and generous parental and caregiver leave, personal and University holiday, sick and vacation time. University employees have access to library resources, fitness facilities, cafeteria, and university events.

AA/EOE Statement:

University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis is proud to be recognized in 2022 as a Great College to Work For for diversity, inclusion and belonging, faculty and staff well-being and shared governance. We value the benefits of a diverse student body and workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.  The University’s employment policy shall be supported through a continuing affirmative action commitment that embodies the standards of equal employment opportunities for all persons. EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled.