Executive Chair, Pharmaceutical Sciences Department

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A state university in Illinois seeks a Chair for the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences to provide leadership and strategic direction. The role involves recruiting and mentoring faculty, overseeing operations, and engaging in research and community service. Candidates must have a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field, along with a distinguished record in teaching and scholarship. The position offers a competitive salary range of $128,000-$161,000 annually, plus an administrative stipend.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Sciences or closely related discipline.
• Distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and service at the level of Associate Professor or Full Professor.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in academic and/or research settings.
• Proven ability to secure and manage extramural research funding.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Scholarship in medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, or social and administrative sciences.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction for the department.
• Recruit, mentor, and support faculty and staff.
• Oversee departmental operations, including budgeting and personnel management.
• Collaborate with school and university leadership to advance mission.
• Engage in professional and community service consistent with university goals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

PhD or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

A state university in Illinois seeks a Chair for the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences to provide leadership and strategic direction. The role involves recruiting and mentoring faculty, overseeing operations, and engaging in research and community service. Candidates must have a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field, along with a distinguished record in teaching and scholarship. The position offers a competitive salary range of $128,000-$161,000 annually, plus an administrative stipend.