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Assistant Dean, Mobile Campus
Auburn University


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Date Posted Sep. 15, 2025
Title Assistant Dean, Mobile Campus
University Auburn University
Auburn, AL, United States
Department HSOP Mobile Campus Program
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Associate/Assistant Dean
  • Pharmacy - General
 
 

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Dean, Mobile Campus provides strategic leadership and oversight for all academic, administrative, and student support functions at the Harrison College of Pharmacy’s (HCOP) Mobile Campus. This position works directly with the Dean to ensure that the Mobile Campus operates in alignment with HCOP’s and Auburn University’s mission, strategic priorities, and accreditation requirements while fostering a dynamic and innovative teaching and learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. The Assistant Dean also works to build collaborations for all mission areas. This position is open to non-tenure and tenure-track faculty.

The Assistant Dean serves as the primary liaison between the Mobile Campus and HCOP’s main campus in Auburn, serving as advisor to the Dean and ensuring seamless coordination of academic programs, clinical training, faculty and staff support, and student services. This position also plays a critical role in community engagement, regional partnerships, and programmatic development to strengthen the College’s presence on the University of South Alabama campus and impact in the Gulf Coast region.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as a member of the Dean’s Leadership Team to develop and implement the vision and strategic direction of the College.
  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the HCOP Mobile campus operations.
  • Ensure alignment with accreditation standards, programmatic assessments, and institutional effectiveness goals related to the Mobile campus.
  • Work closely with the Division of Student Experience to support Mobile Campus student recruitment, student success, career services, and development.
  • Serve as the primary point of communication between the Mobile and Auburn campuses within the HCOP’s Leadership Team.
  • Partner with HCOP’s experiential programs faculty and staff to ensure high-quality clinical training and preceptor engagement in south Alabama.
  • Strengthen relationships with local healthcare providers, institutions, and pharmacies to expand experiential opportunities.
  • Identify new clinical and community outreach opportunities that align with HCOP’s strategic plan and pharmacy practice advancements.
  • Enhance the campus’s research profile by supporting faculty and student research initiatives and encouraging collaborations with USA, other institutions, and industry partners.
  • In collaboration with Interprofessional Education colleagues, develop and foster local relationships to expand interprofessional education activities.
  • Manage the daily operations of the Mobile Campus, including facility oversight, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Collaborate with HCOP’s Dean’s office to optimize operations, IT support, infrastructure needs, and marketing and communications efforts related to the Mobile Campus.
  • Supervise Mobile Campus staff, as assigned, fostering professional development and team effectiveness.
  • Represent HCOP’s Mobile Campus in local and regional healthcare, education, and business communities.
  • Develop strategic partnerships with healthcare and industry organizations, pharmacy associations, and community groups.
  • Strengthen HCOP’s presence in the Gulf Coast region by engaging in relevant programs and activities.
  • Support alumni relations as a member of the HCOP Leadership Team, with focus on those related to the Mobile Campus.
  • Collaborate with the Office of Assessment to monitor key performance indicators relevant to Mobile Campus activities.
  • Prepare reports and recommendations related to the Mobile Campus to HCOP leadership as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

    • Doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in pharmacy, education, or a related field at the time employment begins.
    • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in pharmacy education, clinical practice, academic administration, or higher education leadership.
    • Knowledge of accreditation requirements, experiential education, and pharmacy workforce trends.
    • Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
    • Ability to build partnerships with healthcare providers, industry stakeholders, and community organizations.
    • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, with a commitment to student success and faculty development.

Desired Qualifications

  • Background in clinical pharmacy practice or experiential education program management.
  • Familiarity with distance learning, educational technology, and virtual student support models.
  • Demonstrated success in community engagement, fundraising, or program expansion initiatives.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a full-time administrative leadership position based on HCOP’s Mobile Campus. Routine travel to Auburn’s main campus and regional clinical sites is required. Some evening and weekend work will be necessary for leadership responsibilities, student events, recruitment activities, and community engagements, as needed.

To assure full consideration, applications must include a current curriculum vita, a letter of interest specifically addressing qualifications and experience; full contact information for three (3) professional references; and a leadership statement (maximum 500 words).

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55108

Review of applications will begin September 19, 2025 and continue until a suitable candidate is selected and recommended for appointment. Preferred starting date for this position is November 1, 2025.

For more information, please contact Leigh Ann Ross, Dean, Harrison College of Pharmacy.
Phone: 334-844-1993, Email: lar0089@auburn.edu.

Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability Employer

 
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