About the office

The Office of Academic Affairs in the School of Pharmacy provides guidance and consultation to the dean, department chairs, faculty, and staff on matters concerning academic policies and procedures. The unit is led by the vice dean of academic affairs, who reports directly to the dean.

Part of the Dean’s Office, it is led by the vice dean of academic affairs, who reports to the dean.

Responsibilities include

• Reviewing appointments for faculty and non-faculty academics.
• Reviewing appraisal, advancement, and promotion packets.
• Advising faculty and department leadership on issues related to recruitment, appointment, and advancement.
• Analyzing and advising on issues related to faculty compensation, benefits, and outside professional activities.
• Reviewing potential changes to and advising on approved changes in academic personnel policies and procedures with the dean and department chairs, including recommended courses of action.
• Liaising with the UCSF campus Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs and representing the School of Pharmacy on academic affairs and policy issues with other UCSF administrative and governing bodies.