The University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS) seeks a nationally recognized and visionary academic leader to serve as its 18th Dean. This is an opportunity to amplify excellence across an exceptional portfolio of clinical education and research programs at one of the nation’s top medical schools. The next Dean will align the academic vision with clinical enterprise growth and expansion of a leading and highly successful integrated health system. The University of Michigan has outlined a bold plan in its Vision 2034 that positions the institution at the forefront of higher education. The Dean will be a creative strategist who crafts an ambitious vision for UMMS’ future that builds on the synergies of the broader University’s vision and the strategic priorities of Michigan Medicine (MM). The Dean will serve as a visionary leader for innovation, inclusive excellence, and collaboration and inspire and empower a talented community of faculty, staff, and learners to push the boundaries of human biology and disease.
Since its establishment in 1850, UMMS has been a leader in academic medicine. It was the first medical school in the United States to create a university hospital for physician instruction, among the first major medical schools to admit women, and the first major medical school to teach science-based medicine. Today, the school maintains a reputation as one of the nation’s premier medical schools. It is home to over 4,360 faculty in 29 clinical and basic science departments and 4,600 staff. The school’s renowned education programs currently include 785 medical students, over 1,300 residents and fellows, 1,052 graduate students, and 569 postdoctoral fellows. UMMS has been consistently ranked among the top 10 medical schools in the U.S. and recognized worldwide for the caliber of its scholarship and for the number of leaders in academic medicine it has trained. Michigan Medicine (MM), an integrated academic medical center and health system, is home to one of the largest healthcare enterprises in Michigan. It consistently ranks among the best in the nation in a broad range of adult and pediatric specialties and regularly earns national recognition from a range of organizations for high-quality, excellent, and safe healthcare delivery.
The UMMS Dean will report to the Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs (EVPMA), who also serves as the CEO of Michigan Medicine. The Dean will also have a reporting line to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (Provost) for promotion, tenure, and academic initiatives. The successful candidate will have expertise in and a firm commitment to discovery and translational science; a track record of supporting education, mentorship, and faculty development; a seasoned understanding of clinical care delivery models; and considerable experience in philanthropic, administrative, and budgetary leadership. The Dean will be a thought partner with the leadership of both the health system and the university and work effectively in a matrixed environment to maintain alignment across the tripartite mission. This visionary leader will cultivate an inclusive and collegial environment to enhance excellence, teamwork, career development, and well-being. Candidates must have an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent clinical doctoral degree, be board-certified in their specialty, have a record commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor, with tenure, and be eligible for licensure as a physician in Michigan.
Please direct all inquiries, nominations, and applications to Isaacson, Miller, the national executive search firm assisting with the search. All replies will be held in strict confidence. Correspondence and applications, which should include a CV and letter of interest, should be submitted electronically at this link: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-michigan-medical-school/dean
Employment will require both a criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form. Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status. The University of Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
