Strategic Associate Dean, Academic Affairs & Assessment

South College; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Front Loaded PTO

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) – with Employer Contribution

Job summary

South College's School of Pharmacy seeks an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Assessment to lead the 3-year accelerated PharmD curriculum across campus and hybrid/online pathways, ensuring the degree is conferred to all students on the same standard. The role reports to the Dean and collaborates with Academic Affairs, Experiential Education, and accreditation bodies.

The position requires strategic curriculum oversight, assessment leadership, and alignment with ACPE standards and CAPE

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or terminal doctoral degree in a relevant field such as pharmaceutical sciences, education, or assessment.
• Credentials and experience qualifying for a non-tenure-track faculty appointment at Associate Professor/Professor.
• Minimum three years of progressive experience in pharmacy or health professions education, including curriculum development or assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the 3-year accelerated PharmD curriculum across both pathways.
• Oversee Curriculum and Assessment Committee processes, course sequencing, and alignment with ACPE Standards and CAPE outcomes.
• Monitor workload, pacing, and student well-being within the compressed calendar; coordinate with chairs on schedules and assessment.
• Ensure curricular comparability between campus and hybrid/online pathways, including learning outcomes, rigor, and lab/experiential components.
• Guide pedagogy and technology for online/hybrid courses with instructional design and edtech teams.
• Lead accreditation activities for ACPE and coordinate with college regulators on program information accuracy.

Education

PharmD or terminal doctoral degree

Job description

South College's School of Pharmacy seeks an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Assessment to lead the 3-year accelerated PharmD curriculum across campus and hybrid/online pathways, ensuring the degree is conferred to all students on the same standard. The role reports to the Dean and collaborates with Academic Affairs, Experiential Education, and accreditation bodies.

The position requires strategic curriculum oversight, assessment leadership, and alignment with ACPE standards and CAPE