Biography
Jay Jackson, Pharm.D., is the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Palm Beach Atlantic University’s (PBA) Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy (GSOP). He also serves as a Spiritual Formation Advisor with PBA’s Spiritual Life department, where he supports students in their spiritual growth, discipleship, and integration of faith into their college experience.
Dr. Jackson completed his undergraduate studies and Doctor of Pharmacy training at PBA, where he also played on the men’s varsity basketball team. Following graduation, he completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at the West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center, gaining experience in both ambulatory and acute care pharmacy practice.
In 2013, Dr. Jackson joined the Gregory School of Pharmacy as a pharmacy practice faculty member. He teaches extensively throughout the Pharm.D. curriculum, particularly in pharmacotherapy, with areas of emphasis including cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, nutrition support, and pharmacogenomics.
In 2026, Dr. Jackson was appointed Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. In this role, he provides leadership for student academic progression and success, academic policies and processes, curriculum implementation, student remediation, and continuous quality improvement initiatives designed to strengthen student learning and support on-time progression through the Pharm.D. program. Prior to his appointment in Academic Affairs, Dr. Jackson served as the School of Pharmacy’s Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, providing leadership in areas including student development, advising, professional development, spiritual formation, and student support.
Dr. Jackson has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the 2012 GSOP Outstanding Graduate Award, GSOP Teacher of the Year Award, GSOP Faculty Preceptor of the Year Award, Dean’s Award for Faculty Innovation, and the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County/Palm Beach Atlantic University Tikkun Olam (Repair the World) Award.
Dr. Jackson lives in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, with his wife, Tiffany, and their five children.