Dean, Pharmacy Programs — Lead Curriculum & Accreditation

West Coast University; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast University seeks a visionary Dean for the School of Pharmacy to lead curriculum development, accreditation compliance, and strategic planning across multiple locations. The Dean will oversee faculty recruitment, experiential learning sites, and adherence to ACPE standards, reporting to the campus Executive Director.

The role requires a terminal degree, substantial administrative leadership in higher education, licensure experience in pharmacy, and a track record of advancing academic

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years in an administrative position with increasing responsibilities for multi-faceted, multi-location direction and planning in higher education.
• Five years' experience teaching in licensure-eligible pharmacy programs.
• If licensed, five years' prior experience as a licensed pharmacist.
• Must meet ACPE expectations for program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for pharmacy program activities, curriculum development, and courses.
• Leads recruitment and admission of pharmacy students.
• Oversees accreditation reviews, surveys, and audits by internal and external bodies.
• Ensures compliance with ACPE standards and state regulatory requirements.
• Manages experiential learning sites and faculty recruitment/onboarding.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Higher education leadership

Curriculum development

NAPLEX/licensure experience

Education

Terminal degree (PhD, EdD, or PharmD)

Job description

West Coast University seeks a visionary Dean for the School of Pharmacy to lead curriculum development, accreditation compliance, and strategic planning across multiple locations. The Dean will oversee faculty recruitment, experiential learning sites, and adherence to ACPE standards, reporting to the campus Executive Director.

The role requires a terminal degree, substantial administrative leadership in higher education, licensure experience in pharmacy, and a track record of advancing academic