Dean​/College Of Medicine

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Posting Number: S-3769

Position Number: 71550

Type of Recruitment:
External

Position Title:

DEAN/COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

The Dean of the College of Medicine serves as the chief academic and operating officer for all Central Michigan University (CMU) College of Medicine (College) affairs and the CMU Health-Mount Pleasant campus clinics. The Dean is responsible for the executive administration of the College, provides visionary leadership in the development of strategic initiatives, and participates in university long‑term planning and policy setting.

The Dean leads the College in external affairs including affiliated hospitals, foundations and cultivating relationships with donors. The Dean, in coordination with their senior leaders, promotes the research mission of the College, including expanding and diversifying the research portfolio and enhancing community relationships. The Dean is responsible for developing and approving the College budget, monitoring its financial performance and ensuring its short‑ and long‑term fiscal health.

The Dean also serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for CMU Medical Education Partners. The Dean reports directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President and is a member of the Provost’s Advisory Council and CMU’s Senior Leadership Team.

• A doctoral degree (M.D., D.O., and/or Ph.D.) in a relevant field including biomedical sciences, health education, or a related discipline is required.
• Significant administrative experience and accomplishments at U.S. medical school(s) and rural academic health center(s).
• A record of distinguished academic and nationally recognized scholarly achievement consistent with eligibility for a faculty appointment in the College of Medicine at the level of a full professor.
• Demonstrated ability to build and nurture partnerships with health systems and hospitals, contributing to enhanced clinical education experiences and research opportunities.
• Direct experience in clinical care with a demonstrated understanding of the elements that contribute to excellence in clinical practice and patient care.
• Strategic and visionary leader with demonstrated experience leading a complex medical education and/or healthcare organization.
• Demonstrated administrative experience in medical education accreditation (e.g., Liaison Committee on Medical Education and Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education).
• Senior leadership experience in complex academic health settings (medical school, academic health system, or comparable environment), ideally including community‑based medical education models.
• Management and operational success in complex organizations (including financial oversight, strategic planning, and multi‑site operations) with the ability to navigate university processes.
• Demonstrated success in building external partnerships, fundraising, and securing philanthropic, governmental, or industry support, especially in tuition‑drive environments.
• Commitment to community‑engaged education, rural health, and creating an environment where university community members can thrive.
• Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and proven ability to build consensus among stakeholders including faculty, students, clinical partners, and community leaders.
• Strong relationship‑building skills necessary to represent the College, regionally and statewide, with emotional intelligence and authenticity in leadership.

• Ability to identify and articulate priorities across diverse contexts and to manage resources and guide their allocation to meet those…