Salary: See Position Description
Location : UH Hilo, Hilo, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number:Department: University of Hawai'i at Hilo - College of Pharmacy
Division: Dean's Office
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Number:: 0089468
Description Title: Associate Dean, Academic Affairs
(UPDATED 10/15/26)Position Number: 0089468
Hiring Unit: Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: October 14, 2026
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment. First review on or about January 5, 2027 and will continue until the position is filled
Salary Range: $129,048 to $232,293 Annual
(10/15/26 correction to salary range)Additional Salary Info: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General Funds
Other Conditions: Appointment to begin February 2027, pending position clearance and availability of funding.
Position Overview
The University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) is a public university on the Island of Hawaii, recognized for its integration of cultural immersion and place-based research that leverages the island's extraordinary geological, biological, and cultural diversity. A comprehensive, regional campus within the ten-campus University of Hawaii System, UH Hilo offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees than span six colleges: Arts & Sciences; Natural & Health Sciences; Business Administration; Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resources; Hawaiian Language; and Pharmacy. The colleges are accountable to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at UH Hilo, which provides leadership and administrative oversight for the instructional, research, and academic support units of the campus.
The Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy (DKICP) is the only pharmacy school in Hawaii and the Pacific Basin. The college is committed to offering quality heath professional education to meet the needs of the state; driving innovations that advance health, science and technology; and providing outreach and services that empower health and well-being in communities.
This executive management position reports directly to the Dean of the DKICP and is responsible for providing administrative leadership that supports the Dean in advancing the academic, student, and administrative affairs of the college. The position is based in Hilo, Hawaii.
INTRODUCTIONThis position reports to the Dean of the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy (DKICP) and provides leadership, administration and coordination for the Academic Programs in the College. Responsibilities encompass curriculum development and evaluation, human resources management, resource development, financial and academic planning, faculty development, maintenance of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accreditation, continuing education/professional development and post-graduate training, and development of curricular and programmatic enhancements and research.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop, implement, maintain and revise the curriculum for academic degree programs in the DKICP in partnership with the Curriculum Committee and Assessment Committee and respective directors of academic programs. Facilitate the development and adoption of best and promising curricular, instructional delivery, and clinical practices.
Collaborate with Department Chairs and Program Directors to recruit, mentor, retain, and evaluate faculty of the academic programs in accord to UHH and accreditation standards, policies and procedures.
Secure resources for curricular/instructional, student and faculty support for all academic programs.
Create and sustain an environment that promotes, but is not limited to, fostering morale, academic vigor, instructional excellence, and research productivity.
Provide leadership to meet the mission and advance the vision of the College of Pharmacy as it relates to academic affairs.
Oversee and manage the ACPE accreditation process for the PharmD program and any other accreditation processes for other academic degree programs.
Conduct scholarly work and maintain professional activities to account for pharmacy scholarship, including the scholarship of teaching and learning. Provide leadership and support for initiatives that foster the dissemination of knowledge and the creation of new knowledge among faculty, staff and students.
Oversee priorities in academic affairs for the College that include, but are not limited to, securing ACPE accreditation; recruitment, admission, assessment and graduation and promotion of professional students; hiring and retention of faculty; management of staff support personnel and resources; other relevant activities to the academic offerings of the College.
Oversee and manage the process for assigning and training advisors (Academic, Student Organization) in coordination with the Dean's Executive Committee. Manage data, training and processes to support student progression and graduation.
Assure, in conjunction with the Department of Pharmacy Practice Chair and Director of Experiential Education, that service and community fairs are properly staffed with faculty and/or registered pharmacists and that appropriate quality controls are enforced. Assure a process for approval of holding community health fairs, staffing and follow up.
Assure that professional student organizations are compliant with chapter rules and regulations, organizations are dynamic, and student needs are met.
Collaborate with DKICP and university personnel involved in recruitment and admissions and facilitate the coordination of college resources to meet enrollment targets.
Produce budgetary plans and fiscal documents in accountability to fiscal integrity of the academic programs in the DKICP. Secure fiscal and institutional support for the PharmD program via grant-writing, collaborate with the Dean in fundraising, and participate in the State of Hawaii legislative hearings.
Collaborate with directors in the college (eg. IPE, experiential education, distance education, recruitment and admissions) and university staff (eg. academic affairs, financial aid, registrar office, student affairs) to advance the academic mission and student progression.
Communicate with academic leaders and represent the College of Pharmacy as needed at UH System Graduate Program forums, the UHH Vice Chancellor of Academic Leadership Team, UHH Graduate Council and other ACPE/AACP Graduate Program national forums.
Lead assessment efforts in the college to ensure the quality of the curriculum, compliance with ACPE standards, and CQI for the strategic plan.
Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and policies and procedures of the University, raise awareness among staff, and direct them in such a way that University compliance requirements are met.
Identify and mitigate through policy development/revision/enhancement and training, areas of risk and developing risk to the University, e.g., legal, financial, reputation, and compliance risk, and ensure team is aware of addressing same.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAn earned doctorate - PhD or professional doctorate (PharmD, MD, DO)
Three (3) years of relevant academic or administrative experience.
Attained the academic rank of associate professor or have demonstrated a record of comparable professional experience prior to appointment.
Leadership experience with successful accreditation of an academic program.
Experience making data driven decisions.
Ability to comprehend and interpret administrative directives and guidance to ensure IT operations align with organizational standard and industry best practices.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSFive (5) years of administrative experience with progressive responsibilities in a U.S. College or School of Pharmacy.
Documentation of teaching excellence in graduate/professional programs at a U.S. academic institution.
Demonstrated record of curriculum development and evaluation leadership in graduate/professional programs at a U.S. College or School of Pharmacy or related basic or health science.
Attainment of the academic rank of full professor.
Health professional license or eligibility for licensure in Hawaii.
A track record of peer-reviewed research funding.
Scholarship documented by a publication track record in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at national and international forums.
Experience in fundraising and external relations
To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required document.
A complete application must include: - Cover letter highlighting interest in the position, the ability to perform the stated duties, how the applicant meets all minimum qualifications and any desirable qualifications, and how these experiences would help advance academic, student and administrative affairs in the college.
- Current curriculum vitae.
- One-to-two page statement of leadership philosophy, including approach to fostering excellence, innovation, accountability, and collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and other existing and potential partners.
- Academic transcripts showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, official transcripts are required prior to employment);
- The names and addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) current professional references.
- Contact information (names, affiliations, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers) of three current professional references.
Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birth date on transcript copies.
Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date.
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