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Professor and Department Head (Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes & Policy)
Hiring Department: Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes and Policy
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1039653
Posting Close Date: March 13, 2026
Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $217,500 - $307,500 annually. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Position Summary
TheUniversity of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Retzky College of Pharmacy invitesapplications and nominations for the position of Head, Department of PharmacySystems, Outcomes and Policy (PSOP). UIC Retzky College of Pharmacyconsistently ranks in the top ten in NIH funding among pharmacy schools and isranked by U.S. News & World Report asthe #15 pharmacy school in the nation.
The Department of Pharmacy Systems,Outcomes and Policy is among the top of its kind in the country, with expertisein health outcomes research, pharmacoepidemiology, social sciences, and relateddisciplines, and in the study of pharmacy-related healthcare issues. Thefaculty in PSOP have strong research programs and work collaboratively withexperts in the other departments, colleges/schools at UIC, UI Health, otheracademic institutions in Chicago, pharmaceutical companies, health providerorganizations, and government agencies, among others.
The department is committed totraining the next generation of pharmacists and health services researchers.PSOP houses the PhD in Pharmacy program, a highly competitive, STEM-designatedgraduate program that attracts students from all over the world. PSOP alsooversees an online MS in Comparative Effectiveness Research, aPharmacoepidemiology Certificate, and the faculty direct numerous HealthOutcomes Research Fellowships in conjunction with the Center forPharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomic Research (CPR).
Duties & Responsibilities

Theideal candidate will be a recognized leader in areas that advance thedepartment's mission with a track record of promoting collaborative andmultidisciplinary research, innovations in teaching/education, and visibilityin national organizations. They will join the College leadership team tosupport the mission and values and contribute to the strategic plan. They willlead the department, and support the faculty, staff, and students, to ensurecontinued growth and success at a leading urban research university. TheDepartment Head will have significant latitude to define strategic priorities,grow research capacity, and strengthen national visibility in health servicesresearch, real-world evidence, implementation science, and policy translation.

Qualifications
Applicantsmust possess a PharmD, PhD, or equivalent degree(s), and be eligible forappointment at the rank of tenured Professor according to UIC norms. We welcomeapplications from candidates with a strong record of scholarship, externalfunding, teaching, service, effective leadership abilities, and excellent interpersonalskills. The successful candidate must be committed to building a supportiveworkplace that attracts and retains a heterogeneous multi-talented team
For fullestconsideration, interested candidates must apply through the University's onlineapplication system and include a cover letter of interest, curriculum vitae,and contact information for three references. The cover letter should contain abrief description of the applicant's experience and research program, potentialcollaborations in the Department or the broader UIC community, motivation forapplying, and leadership philosophy.
Reviewof applications will begin immediately. The search will remain open until theposition is filled. For fullest consideration, completed applications should besubmitted by Friday, March 13, 2026.
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