Description
Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist Larkin University in its search for Chair, Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences, College of Pharmacy.
For best consideration, please apply by November 18, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this position will remain open until filled.
Larkin University (LU), a private, nonprofit institution solely focused on health sciences, is recruiting its next Chair of the Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences in the College of Pharmacy (COP) to lead and help shape the continued growth of the Department. This is a high-impact leadership role within a fully accredited (ACPE) program, with broad influence across faculty development, curriculum, research and scholarship, experiential education, clinical practice, and external partnerships. The Chair will work closely with senior academic leadership and have a visible role in advancing the direction of the Department and College.
Reporting directly to the Dean and serving on the College of Pharmacy leadership team, the Chair will lead and mentor faculty across clinical pharmacy practice and the social and administrative sciences. The position offers considerable flexibility to maintain engagement in research, clinical practice, and teaching, with protected clinical and/or research time, flexibility in teaching load, internal funding opportunities, and administrative support.
Founded in 2013, Larkin University located in South Florida, serves the Miami/Fort Lauderdale region. The University continues to expand its academic enterprise while strengthening research and scholarship across the health sciences. Accredited by SACSCOC to award master’s and doctoral degrees, LU includes the College of Pharmacy, College of Biomedical Sciences, School of Physician Assistant Studies, and School of Dental Medicine, creating opportunities for interprofessional education and collaboration. The College of Pharmacy offers a fully accredited, integrated three-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work in partnership with the Dean’s leadership team, including Assistant Deans, the other Department Chair, and Directors, to ensure programmatic advancement, experiential training, excellence in teaching, curricular development, assessment, quality research and scholarship, and the expansion of clinical practice.
- Manage Department personnel activities and ensure implementation of processes and policies.
- Assign teaching responsibilities and oversee the development and delivery of instructional activities of faculty with a focus on active learning and critical thinking.
- Maintain an active research program and seek extramural funding.
- Mentor and support the development of faculty to develop and maintain active research programs; promote scholarly activities within and outside the Department; and promote innovation and scholarly activities of practice faculty members at their pharmacy practice sites.
- Work with the Office of Professional Affairs to meet the experiential needs of students and the curriculum.
- Facilitate the development of pharmacy practice sites for faculty in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Practice and Professional Affairs and external strategic partners.
- In consultation with Department faculty, recruit and recommend to the Dean new faculty for appointment.
- Conduct annual performance evaluations within the Department and oversee Department review of applicants for promotion and/or long-term contracts.
- Prepare annual budget requests and make recommendations to the Dean regarding the expenditure of other funds available to the College.
- Represent the Department to external institutions, organizations, and agencies in building academic partnerships.
- Serve on the leadership team of the College of Pharmacy and support strategic initiatives of the institution.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A PharmD or PhD in Social and Administrative Sciences.
- A record of academic experience and demonstrated success in teaching, research, and leadership.
- Academic credentials appropriate for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and the capacity to mentor and develop faculty.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
A strong background in pharmacy practice and/or research is preferred. Candidates with a clinical background are particularly encouraged, although accomplished candidates from the administrative sciences whose experience aligns with the needs of the Department will receive full consideration.
About the College of Pharmacy
The Larkin University College of Pharmacy (LUCOP) is organized into two academic departments: Clinical and Administrative Sciences and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The College continues to expand its academic portfolio, with an MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Social Administrative Sciences planned for Fall 2027, along with future certificate and micro-credential offerings.
Research and scholarship are central to the College’s continued development, supported by research facilities, internal funding opportunities, student research programs, and an annual research symposium. The College emphasizes teaching, scholarship, service, innovation, and learner-centered education while preparing students for current and emerging pharmacy practice settings.
Living in South Florida
Larkin University is located in Miami Gardens near the border of Miami-Dade and Broward counties, provides easy access to communities throughout both the Miami and Fort Lauderdale metropolitan areas. Many University employees live in Broward County, with additional residential options extending north into Palm Beach County. The region offers year-round outdoor recreation, beaches, boating, parks, arts and cultural attractions, and a wide range of communities and public school options. Florida also has no personal state income tax.
South Florida is home to an extensive healthcare and life sciences ecosystem, with hospitals, health systems, clinics, pharmacies, research organizations, and health-related companies throughout the region. For faculty and academic leaders in the health professions, this creates opportunities for clinical practice, experiential education, applied research, and external partnerships.
With Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport nearby, the region also offers convenient domestic and international access.
Learn more about the area here: Visit Lauderdale – Greater Fort Lauderdale
To Apply
For best consideration, please apply by November 18, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this position will remain open until filled.
To be viewed by the search firm, you must apply directly at: https://acesrch.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a21esjyq1cyg
Please apply through the application link and do not email applications.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Ideally, cover letters should not exceed two pages. All applications are treated confidentially.
Candidates who advance further in the search process will be asked to provide additional materials, including a leadership statement outlining their vision for leading a department, integrating with College leadership, and helping shape the Department within a growing College of Pharmacy, as well as the names and contact information for at least five professional references.
Inquiries, referrals, and nominations are also treated confidentially.
Inquiries and questions: Please send to LarkinChairCAS@acesrch.com
Nominations and referrals: Please send the nominee’s name, title, and contact information, if available to nominations@acesrch.com.
Institutional Information
Larkin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
