Dean - College of Health Professions
MUSC Health
Summary
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites nominations and applications for the role of Dean of the College of Health Professions, a bold and mission-driven academic leader ready to advance strategic growth, interdisciplinary discovery and innovation in health professions education, research and practice. This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly respected, multidisciplinary college within a comprehensive academic health sciences system and strengthen its impact in alignment with MUSC's institutional goals, strategic research priorities and integrated clinical mission.
Job description
The new Dean will shape a long-term vision that advances the MUSC College of Health Professions through workforce-aligned programs and enrollment growth, continued research expansion and stronger faculty practice partnerships with MUSC Health. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, the Dean will serve as a collaborative leader and chief advocate for health professions education, research and practice across the enterprise.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic and visionary leader who embraces a growth mindset and thrives in an environment with changing demands across multiple health professions disciplines. They will bring scholarly distinction, operational discipline and a commitment to empowering students, residents, faculty and staff. They will bring a record of advancing programs, research and clinical partnerships while sustaining student outcomes and financial performance. Interprofessional learning, workforce responsiveness and leadership development will define their approach. Strategic acumen, emotional intelligence and transparent decisions will help this leader build trust, empower others and foster accountability and collaboration.
Requirements
- Scholarly distinction
- Proven record of advancing academic programs, research, and clinical partnerships
- Operational discipline
- Emotional intelligence
- Ability to build trust and accountability across a multidisciplinary environment
- Strategic acumen
- Commitment to empowering students, residents, faculty and staff
- Postgraduate degree
Company overview
MUSC Health is the healthcare system of the Medical University of South Carolina, serving as the state's premier academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare provider. Founded in 1824 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, MUSC Health operates 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and has five additional hospital locations in development. The organization provides patient care through more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations across all regions of South Carolina, serving 46 counties throughout the state. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked MUSC Health as the number one hospital in South Carolina, reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. As an integrated academic health system, MUSC Health combines clinical care with medical education and research, training more than 900 residents and fellows annually while conducting groundbreaking research with $360 million in research funding and 1,268 active clinical trials. The organization employs over 10,000 team members and handles approximately 3.21 million patient encounters each year, delivering specialized services in cancer care, cardiac services, digestive health, women's health, and numerous other medical specialties through its Hollings Cancer Center and other specialized institutes.