Professor (Chairperson), Department of Pharmacology (PHA)

The incumbent serves as the Chairperson, PHA, and is responsible for the management, oversight, administration, and evaluations of faculty, staff, and students to ensure that department program objectives, goals, and requirements are met.

Incumbent serves as the Chief Executive of the department of Pharmacology and as such is responsible for setting the tactical and strategic course for the department. Facilitates shared governance in the academic setting, and departmental faculty will be actively engaged in significant decisions concerning the department.

In coordination with other faculty members from within and outside the Pharmacology department (PHA) and with the approval of the Dean, (SOM) plans and develops the curriculum. The incumbent is responsible for providing a productive and meaningful learning environment for the students by continually evaluating and revising the curriculum as needed. Coordinates with the Dean and the Chairpersons of other clinical and basic science departments of the University to determine the variety and scope of the instructional techniques to be used such as lectures, discussions, laboratory exercises, seminars, conferences, audiovisual media, and computer-assisted problems appropriate to accomplish the learning objectives. Responsible for preparing and evaluating other educational materials for the students.

Encourages, develops, and supports research activities within the department. Oversees and evaluates all research and teaching activities for the department and supervises and directs the entire department. Participates in investigational research and development projects, directs experimental activities, evaluates data, draws conclusions and publishes results. Reviews and critiques research development areas; develops, monitors, and evaluates contractual research and development arrangements. Serves as research advisor to graduate students in multiple interdisciplinary programs. Ensures compliance with regulations and procedures by reviewing literature and preparation of protocols by subordinates.

Organizes and monitors continuing education programs for the department. Participates in faculty committees, prepares staff reports and makes recommendations on policies for the University as a whole. Responsible for obtaining highly qualified specialists as visiting lecturers.

Plans and directs the organization and operation of the departmental laboratories and oversee the design, development, validation and implementation of all relating laboratory experiments.

Oversee the ordering of all supplies and materials purchased by the University and is responsible for ensuring the maintenance of all teaching and research equipment.

Writes and edits for publication texts, articles, monographs and other materials on the subject of Pharmacology and related areas for use in the course of study and for research purposes:

Determines and provides justification for the operational and research budget requirements for the department. Responsible for ascertaining the availability of logistics support and for the preparation of budget reports and other management documentation. Assures all aspects of the USU internal control program are operable within the department in order to protect and conserve government resources.

Performs periodic program reviews and evaluations for effective utilization of facilities, space, budgeting, equipment and personnel. Formulates research needs of the department and evaluates the significance of new directions and merging trends within the research field to achieve a quality and quantity of research that meets the department's missions and objectives. Evaluates the seriousness of problems and difficulties in achieving department program objectives and in advancing research efforts. Initiates appropriate action to ensure that proper emphasis is given to critical and far-reaching research. Prepares and encourages physicians and scientists to develop articles and reports and disseminates vital data to other investigators and physicians for whom the data is of significant value. Establishes criteria and standards for others to follow in planning, reviewing, and evaluating department programs.

Exercise supervisory and personnel management responsibilities and is responsible for complying with equal employment opportunity (EEO) policies, merit principles, and internal control program regulations and requirements. Structures positions for maximum efficiency, economy, and productivity to achieve the organization mission. Plan, direct, and review work assignments of assigned subordinate personnel to ensure compliance with established policies, regulations and objectives. Schedule and approve leave requests. Write position descriptions and performance standards. Initiate recruitment actions, interview candidates, and select or recommend selection of high caliber candidates for subordinate positions. Evaluate and rate performance. Approve or recommend promotion, awards, discipline, or reassignments and determine developmental training needs of staff. Resolves grievances or employee complaints. Initiates administrative or disciplinary actions to resolve performance or conduct problems. Encourages and recognizes achievements and establishes and assures a positive and productive work environment.

Represents the University at professional gatherings, delivers lectures and participates in meetings and panel discussions at other institutions. Maintains professional contacts with other medical schools throughout the country and maintains advantageous working relationships with members of professional organizations and other universities to keep aware of new developments.

Remains knowledgeable of newer developments in the field of responsibility through reading professional journals and reviews, familiarization with new instrumentation and techniques, attendance at professional meetings, participation in scholarly symposia and informal and continuing interaction with other federal and civilian organizations.