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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.
The Dean serves as the chief executive and academic officer for UMMS. As such, the Dean is responsible for ensuring the highest possible quality in medical, graduate, and post-graduate education, research, and clinical care. The Dean is expected to provide strong leadership through inclusive visioning, consistent communication, and exceptional organizational management. The Dean will have the authority to implement a strategic vision by leveraging influence, building strong relationships, and minimizing bureaucratic constraints. This role requires fostering trust and collaboration to drive innovation and achieve organizational objectives. Direct reports to the Dean will include key leadership for Research, Education, and Faculty Affairs and the clinical and basic science department chairs. The Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs (who also holds the Executive Director role of UMMG and Chief Physician Executive) will have a reporting relationship to the Dean in addition to the primary reporting relationship to the U-M Health President. It will be the prerogative of the incoming Dean to assess the needs and the structure of the Dean's office going forward.
The Dean serves on the Board and the Executive Committee of UMMG. The Dean is also an active participant with the U-M Health Board and the Health Sciences Council of Deans. The Dean is responsible for all matters relating to the effective and efficient administration of the Medical School, including the academic environment, programmatic growth, research directions, faculty, students, staff, facilities, resources, budgets, fundraising, alumni relations, and relationships within the University. The Dean is also the chief culture officer and is responsible for promoting professionalism, high ethical standards, and the value of inclusive excellence for all.
The Dean initiates and implements the education, research, and financial strategies for the UMMS. The Dean must be a thoughtful, accessible, and personable leader who can manage complex multidisciplinary teams. They will be an adept manager and creative problem-solver who can inspire a large team through a period of clinical expansion while maintaining the excellence of educational and research programs. The Dean will also prioritize obtaining resources through philanthropic approaches to amplify the support and recognition of the UMMS. As the leader of the UMMS, the Dean will be a visible ambassador and a campus-wide engaged partner with other U-M schools and colleges, serving as a dynamic representative of the school at local, regional, national, and global levels.
Develop a strategic vision and promote transformative innovation across UMMS that positions it at the forefront of the field. The Dean will lead an inclusive and collaborative process that aligns academic goals with those of U-M's Vision 2034 and the strategic goals of Michigan Medicine, while responding to major trends impacting academic medicine at large. This vision will establish the core goals and priorities for the next phase of the School's growth, emphasizing clinical education excellence and transformative discoveries as a cornerstone of its identity as a premier academic medical institution. In alignment with the EVPMA/CEO, the Dean will continue to identify and support centers of excellence and enhance the clinical, translational, and basic science research infrastructure.
Elevate interdisciplinary collaboration across UMMS and the University of Michigan. The Dean serves as a member of the cross-University Academic Program Group. The Dean will work with other deans to identify opportunities for creative interdisciplinary programs. The Dean will also work to incentivize collaboration and facilitate fruitful partnerships across schools and colleges in education, research, and care delivery.
Champion mission balance across UMMS and work collaboratively within the leadership of Michigan Medicine to promote a patient-centeredenvironment. The Dean will promote a continued focus on academic and research excellence. The Dean plays an important role in oversight and accountability for departmental performance, and in that way ensures alignment with Michigan Medicine and U-M priorities.
As U-M Health expands across the state and strives to increase access, the Dean will work with department chairs to support clinical growth involving UMMS faculty.
Broaden and grow the biomedical research enterprise, with an emphasis on supporting and developing large-scale, interdisciplinary research programs.
Lead medical education and training activities and nurture a team that pushes the frontier of curricular innovation and utilizes leading-edge educational technologies.
Ensure transparency in management with open communication, readily available information, and well-understood priorities for investment and performance.
Serve as a visible, creative, nimble, and thoughtful advocate for promoting and embedding the values of belonging and inclusive excellence. This includes leading efforts focused on eliminating health disparities, serving the rural and urban populations of the State of Michigan, and providing opportunities for all.
Promote a strong culture of operational excellence and prudent financial stewardship throughout the organization, including a commitment to improved business operations, efficient and effective use of space, and a willingness to re-align resources with evolving strategies. The Dean will work closely with department leaders to align financial goals with institutional priorities and foster a culture of fiscal responsibility. This includes providing oversight for the medical school budgets and ensuring financial performance that optimizes resource allocation across the mission.
Serve as an external ambassador and lead fundraiser. The Dean will develop and expand the philanthropic base, articulating a compelling case for giving to the transformative work at UMMS. The Dean will enhance the overall recognition and visibility of UMMS and represent the institution to a range of government and non-government entities. This includes opportunities to expand relationships with industry partners in areas such as bioinformatics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and device manufacturers, and others whose missions are aligned with the discovery mission of UMMS.
The successful candidate must have an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent clinical doctoral degree with a sustained and outstanding record of scholarly accomplishment. As leader of a world-class medical school, the Dean will bring an international reputation and stature for their contributions in research and education. The candidate must have a record commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor, with tenure, and be eligible for licensure as a physician in Michigan. The ideal Dean will exemplify the following qualities and characteristics:
Exceptional leadership skills in a senior-level academic administrative position with the proven ability to foster innovation
Compelling experience in strategic planning and visioning; an effective manager who can hold people accountable for implementation of a vision
Demonstrated commitment to clinical care excellence, education, research, and faculty development
Clear understanding of the growing complexities of an expanding integrated academic medical center and clinical delivery systems
Engagement across the continuum of medical education and familiarity with current issues in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education
Demonstrated record promoting bold research initiatives across a diverse array of fields and approaches and experience leading, supporting, and growing extramural funding at the individual and institutional level
Strong relationship-building and communication skills to engage with learners, faculty, staff, other healthcare leaders, and government and community representatives
Strong financial, operational, and personnel management skills; exceptional planning and organizational skills and demonstrated ability to make effective, timely, and clear decisions
Successful record in identifying, recruiting, developing, and retaining strong academic leaders, clinicians, physician-scientists, and other researchers
Demonstrated appreciation for staff and familiarity with issues associated with the recruitment and retention of staff
Demonstrated ability to function effectively, collaboratively, and transparently in a complex, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders; record of building coalitions and promoting consensus to move initiatives forward
Demonstrated success with and enthusiasm for fundraising
Personal qualities that include the highest level of integrity and moral standards as well as trustworthiness, empathy, reflectiveness, flexibility, gravitas, and approachability
Ann Arbor, Michigan
The vibrant and active city of Ann Arbor is a cultural hub and urban oasis in the heart of the Midwest that is consistently rated as one of the nation's top college towns. It is no surprise to residents that a recent publication named Ann Arbor as #1 among 'Best Places to Live in the U.S.' In addition to its world-class university, Ann Arbor is home to high-tech research companies and charming neighborhoods with a rich mix of cultures. People from across the country and around the world come to Ann Arbor to study, work and thrive. Downtown Detroit-with its eclectic mix of entertainment and professional sports-is less than an hour's drive away, and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) offers a nearby (half-hour from Ann Arbor) gateway to the globe.
Although geographically small, the Ann Arbor area is perhaps most renowned for its cultural offerings and nightlife. It boasts a vibrant arts sector with renowned galleries, museums, and arts non-profits, as well as theatrical and musical organizations, such as the Ann Arbor Symphony. The University Musical Society is among the top four university presenters in the nation and features 70-80 performances by world-class artists each season, such as the Berlin Philharmonic, Ballet Preljocaj, and the Royal Shakespeare Company. From independent bookstores and cutting-edge art exhibits to performances by local, regional, and international artists, there are abundant opportunities to enjoy arts and culture throughout the community. Every July, the award-winning Ann Arbor Art Fair transforms the campus and downtown into an art gallery featuring thousands of juried artists and drawing nearly 500,000 visitors. The Ann Arbor Summer Festival hosts a month-long schedule of performances each June, many of which are outdoors and free. Additionally, athletics is woven into the fabric of U-M. The University boasts 29 NCAA Division 1 teams (14 men's and 15 women's) as well as 35 club sports.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.