Department Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Position overview

Position title :

Department Chair for Pharmaceutical Sciences

Salary range :

The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and / or step. The base pay range for this position is $111,900-$238,300. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here :

Application Window

Open date : April 14, 2025

Most recent review date : Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Monday, Apr 13, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS) (pharmacy.ucsd.edu) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body.

The SSPPS is seeking its inaugural Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences who will be an inspirational scholar, educator, and leader with proven administrative experience to work closely with faculty, staff, and administrators within the pharmacy school and beyond, fostering excellence in research and discovery, education, and service. Consistent with the core values of the institution, the Chair is responsible for the quality of educational and scientific programs within the department. The Chair is further responsible for the overall leadership and management of the department consistent with guidelines set forth in the University of California Academic Senate Bylaws and Regulations and the UC San Diego Policy & Procedure Manual. This oversight includes the appropriate and optimal use of staff / faculty, financial, space, and other resources to successfully manage the research, educational and service missions of the department. The Chair is expected to abide by UC San Diego's Guidelines for Department Chairs Duties, including in the areas of faculty recruitment, service, and other policies and regulations.

Reporting to the Dean of the SSPPS, the Chair will be responsible for the Department's overall management, academic planning, budget, personnel, resource allocation, and programs. The Chair is charged with establishing and advancing the Department's strategic direction. To meet operational needs and strategic goals, the Chair will hire and retain outstanding faculty and staff, advocate to campus leaders for critical resources, and partner with other units to advance the department's educational and scientific prominence. The Chair will benefit from working alongside exceptional staff and have the partnership of a skilled and committed executive leadership team.

The Chair will be actively engaged in the intellectual research, discovery, and development of the Department. The Chair will lead the planning and development of the Department's academic and research portfolio. Given the interdisciplinary nature of education and research at UC San Diego, the Chair will form collaborative teams working within a strategic context to achieve academic and research growth. There will be opportunities to catalyze interactions among programs and foster a culture of learning across the continuum of research and education, in collaboration with campus and external partners.

The appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate's background and experience. Series will include 50% Ladder Rank / 50% In-Residence with secured extramural funding or 100% Ladder Rank.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review :

Ladder Rank Professor - see :

In-Residence Professor - see :

As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here :

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

• Doctoral or advanced degree (e.g. PhD, MD) from an accredited institution in biomedical sciences and / or related field.
• 10+ year record of professional, scholarly, and educational accomplishments as a faculty member, with research related to pharmaceutical sciences, including molecular and / or cell biology, pharmacology, chemistry, biochemistry, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years of engagement and knowledge of an academic healthcare environment, including the integration of education and research initiatives.
• 5+ years of analyzing, planning, and implementing strategic initiatives and experiences for a Department.
• 3+ years of experience aligning financial, personnel, and space resources to meet operational needs and strategic plans.

Preferred qualifications

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Statement of Intent - Please provide a statement of intent that outlines your commitment to Leadership and Teaching / Mentoring as you would apply them in this role of Department Chair.

Authorization to Release Information Form - The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments to complete, sign, and upload the Misconduct Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If the candidate does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for positions will be subject to an institutional reference check.

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Job location

San Diego, CA