Senior Faculty and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

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The Lebanese American University (LAU) School of Pharmacy is seeking applicants for a joint position of a senior faculty and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. This joint faculty/administrative position reports to the Dean of the School of Pharmacy.

The LAU School of Pharmacy is located in Byblos and enrolls over 500 students in its pre-pharmacy and pharmacy programs. It has a five-year B.S. in Pharmacy program and a six-year Pharm.D. program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). It has a culturally diverse body of faculty who are devoted to a progressive academic environment, the development of the individual, and the service of the community.

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York. Information about the University can be found at http://www.lau.edu.lb.

Position Summary:

As a faculty member, the candidate will be expected to teach in a variety of courses at the School of Pharmacy based on his/her area of specialty and expertise, conduct research and provide service to the School and University.

As the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, the candidate will be responsible for providing visionary leadership for the office of student affairs at the School of Pharmacy. In the accomplishment of this goal, he/she will:

• Coordinate with the LAU Student Development and Enrollment Management (SDEM) students recruitment, admission, registration, orientation, advising and financial aid
• Ensure that students-related policies and procedures are communicated and executed effectively, accurately, and in a timely manner
• Manage student petitions and conduct by directing such matters through appropriate channels for proper resolution
• Meet with prospective students, parents, and advisors to discuss pharmacy career and scholarship opportunities
• Organize student elections and student representation on School committees
• Coordinate student graduation and student events and activities
• Serve as a liaison between the School and the Registrar, Admissions office, and Financial Aid office, and Student Guidance office
• Chair the School Admissions Committee and serve on other standing School committees
• Maintain and update pharmacy student handbook and manual
• Work with School administrators on matters relating to the operations of the School and ensure implementation of the University and School policies and decisions
• Collaborate with various School and University student services and academic programs to address the needs of students
• Contribute to the preparation of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy (ACPE) reports and Self-Study
• Direct and facilitate the execution and implementation of the School strategic plan especially as it relates to Student Affairs
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Dean

 Qualifications:

The successful candidate should hold a professional pharmacy degree and/or a Ph.D. in a pharmacy-related field, a proven record of competency and commitment to working in an academic environment and a clear desire to create a culture of academic success. The candidate should also have a minimum of several years of administrative and leadership experiences with a focus on student admissions and advising. Excellent command of spoken and written English and creative skills for programmatic initiatives to address student needs and functions are necessary.

Interested candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to: Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs, Provost Office, Lebanese American University, email: apaa@lau.edu.lb. Candidates should refer to position no. PHA-13-1. Alternatively, candidates may send the above material by regular mail to one of the following addresses::

Review of Applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.