Executive Dean- College of Medicine (Memphis)

University of Tennessee • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The Executive Dean will lead, champion, and leverage the critical and unique role of the COM within UT Health Science Center to advance its educational, research, and outreach missions. The successful candidate must ensure that the COM advances educational excellence, assuring continued accreditation in all programs and at all levels, and strengthens its place as a home for both basic and translational science research, in addition to stewarding and mentoring the talent at the COM and recruiting new talent, all while developing and implementing a strategic plan that advances the mission of improving the health of the citizens and communities of Tennessee. The Executive Dean will be attentive to growing the COM's relationships with clinical affiliates to better serve and deliver care to the community and region. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center seeks nominations and applications for an inspiring, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve as the Executive Dean of the College of Medicine-Memphis. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, the next Executive Dean will join an institution at a propitious time of forward momentum and measurable progress in establishing a statewide presence and will be guided by UT Health Science Center's new strategic plan and new vision Healthy Tennesseans. Thriving Communities. The Executive Dean will be an empathetic listener and open communicator with the proven ability to nurture a positive internal community and sustain strong external relationships. With a collaborative spirit and engaging presence, the Executive Dean will play an integral role in representing the COM and harnessing opportunities to elevate the college as a leader in medical education, clinical practice, community engagement, and basic, clinical, and translational research.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in medical education or related fields.
• Strong background in research and community engagement.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in nurturing internal communities and external relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a higher education leadership role.
• Familiarity with accreditation processes in medical education.
• Track record of successful talent recruitment and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion the College of Medicine's role within UT Health Science Center.
• Ensure educational excellence and continued accreditation in all programs.
• Strengthen the College's position in basic and translational science research.
• Steward and mentor talent at the College of Medicine.
• Recruit new talent for the College of Medicine.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan to improve health in Tennessee.
• Grow relationships with clinical affiliates to enhance community care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Educational Services