Executive Dean of the College of Medicine-Memphis

Job Description - Executive Dean of the College of Medicine-Memphis (24000001KF)The University of Tennessee (UT) 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 (COM). 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 new 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.UT Health Science Center works to transform lives through collaborative and inclusive education, research/scholarship, clinical care, and public service. UT Health Science Center is comprised of colleges of dentistry, graduate health sciences, health professions, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy, making it the largest educator of healthcare professionals in Tennessee.The COM-Memphis plays an important role within UT Health Science Center, enrolling nearly 750 students and receiving $75 million in extramural research funding in FY 2023. With its home in Memphis, the COM has campuses in Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Nashville.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.Reporting to the Chancellor, the Executive Dean is charged with advancing the academic and research missions of the College and is a vital partner, working closely with the Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships, in diplomatically managing the multilateral associations with hospital leadership to support the clinical enterprise.Qualified candidates must hold an MD or equivalent medical degree and meet the University of Tennessee Health Science Center criteria for appointment to a full professor, which includes the prerequisite scholarship and experience consistent with related appointment. Candidates will be expected to actively engage with the community and serve the state of Tennessee.Applications, including a cover letter and resume, should be submitted online via Isaacson, Miller.

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