Associate Dean, Academic at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of British Columbia
Canada
Associate Dean, Academic at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
The University of British Columbia is one of the world's leading universities. Its vision is to create an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada, and the world. Situated in Vancouver, one of North America’s most beautiful and dynamic cities, UBC offers faculty, staff, and almost 73,000 students not just intellectual riches, but an unrivaled quality of life.
An unwavering commitment to outstanding education and research has defined the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences for over 70 years. It is now home to 85 faculty members, over 700 clinical faculty, over 1000 undergraduate students, and close to 100 graduate students. The Faculty has an enviable reputation for its academic programs, including an accredited Entry-to-Practice PharmD degree, a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences degree that is unique in Canada, a newly launched Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy Leadership, and the Canadian Pharmacy Practice Program for international pharmacy graduates.
We now invite applications for a tenured position at any of the following ranks: Associate Professor, Associate Professor of Teaching, Professor, or Professor of Teaching. For further information on the appointment criteria for various ranks, please visit: https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/faculty-titles-ranks-and-descriptions/tenure-stream-appointments-review. Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean will be expected to sustain the quality of the existing pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences programs and to stimulate educational innovation and strategic program expansion. The Associate Dean is also a member of the Faculty’s Senior Management Team and as such contributes to the overall leadership and strategic direction of the Faculty.
The successful candidate will ideally have an exemplary record of teaching, with leadership experience in curriculum design and implementation, and will be tenured or eligible to be appointed with tenure at UBC. The new Associate Dean will be forward-thinking and will bring demonstrated leadership experience and the capacity and collegial, collaborative approach to build on the momentum that the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences has achieved in recent years. A consensus-based and collaborative leadership style, ability to work with and lead a diverse group of faculty and staff, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. A demonstrated record of accomplishment in educational scholarship or similar field of inquiry is expected. Position criteria may be viewed here. (https://pharmsci.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/2025-01/ADA%20Profile_Final.pdf)
The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is located in a quarter-million-square-foot, state-of-the-art learning and research facility in the heart of the UBC’s Vancouver campus. The expected salary range for this position is $190,000-$240,000 at the rank of Associate Professor or Associate Professor of Teaching and $210,000-$280,000 at the rank of Professor or Professor of Teaching. Salary is competitive, negotiable, and commensurate with experience, and is subject to final budgetary approval. UBC is committed to attracting outstanding faculty members and offers competitive compensation and excellent start-up and benefits packages, including substantial support for relocation and a generous Faculty Home Ownership program (https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/finding-housing/faculty-home-ownership-program).
Application Requirements
Applicants must include the following items in their application package (submitted as a single PDF):
- A letter of application
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of five-year strategic vision for advancing pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education (2 pages)
- Statement of philosophy relating to teaching and mentorship (1 page)
- Statement of commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion best practices in research and teaching (1 page)
- Names and contact information of five referees
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
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Review of Applications and Anticipated Start Date
Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2025 or upon a date to be mutually agreed. Inquiries about the position may be directed to pharmsci.hr@ubc.ca.
Career Interruptions
UBC acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career interruptions that legitimately affect an applicant’s record of research or educational leadership achievement. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like consideration given to the impact of any circumstances, such as those due to health or family reasons, to allow for a fair assessment of their research productivity.
Commitment to Accessibility and Accommodation
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to disabled people). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting pharmsci.hr@ubc.ca. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility (CWA) or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
Commitment to Employment Equity and Inclusive Excellence
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. We invite applications from all qualified candidates who share our commitment to employment equity and inclusive excellence, and we welcome applications from candidates belonging to historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized groups: Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, racialized persons, disabled people, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people and trans and non-binary people.
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Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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