Description

Texas A&M University Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy invites applications for one full-time academic professional track (non-tenure) faculty position to serve as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Applicants will be considered for the titles of Instructional Associate Professor or Instructional Professor. Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience. This position is located in Kingsville, Texas. The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment in either the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences or the Department of Pharmacy Practice within the Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, based on their area of expertise.

Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy is located on the campuses of Texas A&M University-Kingsville and Texas A&M University in College Station. It is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and is a member of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology and Education (NIPTE). Texas A&M University is a top tier research institution and a designated land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant university. For more information about the college, visit: https://pharmacy.tamu.edu.

The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will provide administrative support and leadership in curriculum development, faculty recruitment and development, student retention and support, and ensure compliance with academic policies and accreditation standards. Responsibilities include implementing the dean's vision for academic initiatives, managing student success efforts, and overseeing a wide range of academic operations to support the institution's educational mission. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will promote education innovation and scholarship, teach in the professional program, and dedicate themselves to identifying resources and strategies to ensure highly successful outcomes on the NAPLEX and MPJE.

The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs must have proven leadership capabilities and demonstrate strong personnel management and communication skills to work effectively with faculty, students, staff, auxiliary faculty, and practitioners to advance excellence in pharmacy education, practice, and research and to enhance pharmaceutical health care throughout the region, state, nation, and world. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs is expected to work collaboratively and constructively with the Executive Committee, Administrative Leadership Team, and faculty to maintain a scholarly environment that continuously enhances the quality of educational programs and is expected to be a constant advocate for the College; its faculty, staff, and students; and the pharmacy profession. This individual must be committed to the mission and goals of the College and possess the ability to support faculty in achieving excellence in teaching, scholarship, and clinical engagement. The successful candidate will bring a strong commitment to an academic career emphasizing innovative teaching and scholarly activities.

Duties and responsibilities of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs include, but are not limited to, fostering, promoting, and overseeing a strong faculty development program; ensuring ongoing programmatic quality assurance; coordinating the college’s appointment, promotion, and tenure process; and coordinating the scholarship of teaching that facilitates student engagement and student-centered active learning and promotes the use of technology as a learning tool.

Required Qualifications

• An earned professional pharmacy degree (PharmD) or doctoral degree in education, pharmacy, or a related discipline (EdD or PhD) from an accredited university.
• Five years’ administrative leadership experience, preferably in a professional program or higher education setting.
• Demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven leadership in managing a multidisciplinary group of early- and mid-career faculty scholars. 

Salary for this position is very competitive and commensurate with education and experience, and with excellent fringe benefits. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date will be late spring 2026 or early summer 2026.

Applicant Instructions

Interested candidates must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at: apply.interfolio.com/176237 and upload the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Current curriculum vitae (CV) (include license or certification number, as applicable)
• Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching, research, and service
• Four professional references

Informal inquiries are also welcome: Dr. Mansoor Khan, Dean: mkhan@tamu.edu with a copy to Maria Jaramillo, Executive Assistant to the Dean: maria-v-jaramillo@tamu.edu or by phone at (361) 221-0602.