The University of South Florida (USF) Taneja College of Pharmacy presents an exciting leadership opportunity for a visionary and collaborative Dean. As a high-impact research university in a dynamic metropolitan region, USF seeks a leader who will advance academic excellence, community engagement, and clinical innovation. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished academic administrator and strategic thinker dedicated to fostering faculty research, supporting student achievement, and building upon USF’s ascent as a nationally recognized institution. The next Dean will shape the future of pharmacy education and research at one of the fastest-growing health programs in the country.
The University of South Florida (USF), a metropolitan, research-intensive institution recently inducted into the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), is seeking an accomplished leader to serve as the next CEO Dean of the Taneja College of Pharmacy and Senior Associate Vice President, USF Health.
The Dean/SAVP serves as the chief academic officer for the College, acting as a steward to promote the best interests of student pharmacists and patients while continuing to achieve the College’s strategic and developmental goals. The Dean/SAVP articulates a vision for the College to enhance its reputation and generate support from donors, lawmakers, and University leaders.
Located in Tampa, Florida, one of the fastest growing cities in America, with campuses in St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF has been deemed the fastest rising university in the United States by the U.S. News & World Report . With over 50,000 students, the University has a bold vision grounded in the strategic imperatives of integrity, inquiry, and innovation to continue to achieve excellence in instruction, discovery, scholarship, and authentic community engagement.
In 2011, the USF Taneja College of Pharmacy (USF TCOP) admitted its first class of students. From the innovative curriculum, research and educational advances, USF TCOP is committed to excellence and growth. The Dean/SAVP provides strategic vision and operational leadership to all aspects of the TCOP academic and scholarly programs.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THE DEAN/SAVP OF THE USF TANEJA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• A PharmD and/or PhD with eligibility for pharmacist licensure in the State of Florida preferred.
• A distinguished academic record commensurate with the appointment at full professor (tenure optional)
• A demonstrable record of successful leadership, communication, team building, and superior organizational skills within a complex and diverse organization.
• A record of active engagement with community, health, academic, and business organizations
• A practical and deep understanding of pharmacy practice, research, and policy and the demonstrated experience to negotiate clinical practice agreements
• The demonstrated capability to support faculty research endeavors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.

ABOUT USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .