Dean

The University of Utah seeks a strategic, innovative, and creative leader to serve as the Dean of the College of Pharmacy (COP). The COP is dedicated to its mission of advancing health care through education and training; discovering, developing, and disseminating new biomedical knowledge and technology; and providing pharmacy-based services and outreach activities to the community. The Dean will join a dynamic and collaborative health science center leadership team, advocating for interdisciplinary opportunities and leading the state's only public college of pharmacy.

The COP is consistently ranked among the top colleges of pharmacy in the country, with a research program supported by more than $29 million in grants and contracts, a PharmD program that enrolls approximately 240 students across the P1-P4 years, and PhD programs with more than 70 trainees. The College employs 71 faculty and almost 250 staff across departments of medicinal chemistry, molecular pharmaceutics, pharmacology and toxicology, and pharmacotherapy. The College maintains strong relationships with University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, which serves as a major site for PharmD training and is where faculty practice clinically.

The next dean will join a thriving college and health science center, seizing the opportunity to help lead the evolution of healthcare and pharmacy practice. The dean will develop a strategic plan that builds on the College's strengths and maintains its recognition for excellence and innovation. This includes ensuring the curricula are responsive to the needs of learners and pharmacy practice, continuing to invest in cutting-edge research, partnering with other colleges in the university on interdisciplinary programs, and integrating the College of Pharmacy with the communities served by the College and its alumni. The dean is a key member of University of Utah Health, the academic medical center, and plays an important advisory role for the entire health enterprise. The dean will have a PharmD, PhD, or equivalent degree, a record of exceptional leadership success, and evidence of distinguished scholarly and professional achievement.

The University of Utah has retained Isaacson, Miller to assist with this important recruitment. Screening of applications (CV and cover letter) will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. For best consideration, please submit materials by January 4, 2027. Inquiries, nominations, and referrals should be sent below.

Jay Torio and Joe Kralick are leading this search with Nick Strand and Maria Peña.

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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