Provost and Vice Dean Education

Witt Kieffer is proud to partner with Geisinger College of Health Sciences (GCHS) and Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in their search for a visionary and accomplished Provost and Vice Dean for Education.

The Geisinger system, founded more than a century ago by Abigail Geisinger, is committed to providing exceptional care to the more than one million people it serves. What began in 1915 with Abigail Geisinger’s vision, “make my hospital right; make it the best,” has grown into a nationally recognized system that includes 10 hospital campuses, a 550,000 member health plan, a powerful research enterprise, and Geisinger College of Health Sciences.

With more than 27,500 employees and over 1,800 employed physicians, Geisinger contributes billions of dollars annually to local economies across Pennsylvania. Today, the organization remains grounded in its founding purpose: caring for patients, members, learners, employees, and the communities it serves.

As an integral part of this mission, Geisinger College of Health Sciences leads the way in advancing education, research, and community engagement. Its mission is reflected in a broad range of programs and initiatives that prepare future healthcare leaders, promote innovation, and strengthen the communities it serves. Founded in 2022 as the research and education missions of the Geisinger family, GCHS unifies Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Geisinger School of Nursing, Geisinger School of Graduate Education, Graduate Medical Education, and the Center for Faculty and Professional Development, creating a cohesive platform for academic excellence.

The Provost and Vice Dean will advance GCHS’s strategic vision by fostering a culture of innovation, service, and academic excellence. Working closely with faculty and senior leadership, the leader will craft a compelling vision aligned with institutional strategic priorities and promote interprofessional partnerships that enhance program development, research, and community engagement. Key objectives include growing enrollment, expanding revenue opportunities, and driving continuous curriculum improvement that responds to current and emerging needs.

Embodying Geisinger’s ethos of “communities are our foundation,” the Provost and Vice Dean will cultivate strong relationships across the region with clinical partners and the broader Geisinger system to align educational, research, and workforce priorities with community needs. The leader will also serve as a prominent advocate for GCHS, strengthening connections among faculty, organizational leadership, and external stakeholders, while elevating the College’s visibility and reputation among prospective students and faculty both regionally and nationally, reinforcing its reputation for excellence.

The ideal candidate must have an M.D.,

D.O, or doctoral degree in a relevant field and a substantial record of leadership, mentorship, and achievement in academic medicine. The successful candidate will have the ability to oversee successful reaccreditation, including with the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). Candidates should have a demonstrated record of innovation in medical and health sciences education and facilitating cross-disciplinary connections to advance learning.

Further, a sophisticated understanding of workforce trends, resource planning, and the evolving dynamics of sponsored research funding will be essential to stewarding educational programs through a period of transformation and growth. The successful candidate will be a systems thinker, collaborative leader, innovator, and superb communicator who can help develop the future of the field of medicine and health sciences in a matrixed leadership environment.

Geisinger is committed to creating an inclusive work environment, free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. In accordance with the Geisinger Equal Employment Opportunity Statement, all employees and applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, disability (mental or physical), marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected classification or characteristic under applicable law.