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The school of pharmacy is led by a dean reporting directly to the academic vice president. Academic departments within the school include the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Department of Pharmacy Practice, both led by department chairs. The Student and Professional Services Department is led by the associate dean.
Because of the key role they play in shaping the lives of their students, faculty members constitute one of the most critical elements of a school. Consequently, Cedarville University maintains high standards for those it hires to teach its students. These qualifications include outstanding professional and academic credentials, a vibrant relationship with Christ, a full commitment to our mission and theological position, and a mentoring approach to teaching.
By the time the program reaches maturity in its eleventh year, the school will include approximately forty faculty and staff. To learn about our current faculty needs, visit the university's faculty openings page.
Pharmacy Practice Faculty

Aleda Chen, R.Ph., Pharm.D., Ph.D.
Interim Dean, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
- HSC 251
- 937-766-7454

Jeffrey A. Bates, Pharm.D., BS Pharm, FMPA
Associate Dean, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
- HSC 238 B
- 937-766-3016

Justin Cole, R.Ph., Pharm.D.
Chair and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Director, Center for Pharmacy Innovation
- HSC 241 A
- 937-766-4975




Thad Franz, R.Ph., Pharm.D.
Vice Chair of Experiential Programs and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
- HSC 246
- 937-766-4985

Melody Hartzler, R.Ph., Pharm.D.
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
- HSC 232
- 937-766-7482





Brenda Pahl, R.Ph., Pharm.D.
Director of Experiential Programs and Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
- HSC 245
- 937-766-7451





Nathanael Smith, R.Ph., Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
- HSC 240
- 937-766-3733

Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty

Samson Amos, R.Ph., Ph.D.
Chair, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Science
- HSC 241 B
- 937-766-7401





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