Founding Dean - School of Medicine
Central Michigan University (CMU) invites applications and nominations for its Founding Dean of the allopathic School of Medicine. A charter class of 100 students is anticipated in the fall of 2012. The CMU School of Medicine will offer a community-based academic program preparing exceptionally well-qualified physicians to meet the needs of mid- and northern-Michigan. We are seeking a dynamic leader and administrator who will play a critical role in shaping the vision of the School of Medicine and will become the catalyst for securing the resources needed to accomplish the school's aims of serving a population of two million underserved people (see www.cmich.edu/med).
Established in 1892, Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant. This doctoral research university is the fourth largest institution in Michigan and among the 100 largest public universities nationally. CMU is a $380 million enterprise, offers more than 200 academic programs, including 12 doctoral programs, and has nationally recognized programs in entrepreneurship, journalism, music, audiology, teacher education, psychology, physician assistant, and physical therapy (see www.cmich.edu).
The University operates a network of CMU Learning Centers in more than 60 locations throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Programs are offered at the undergraduate, masters, specialist and doctoral levels, including non-degree certifications.
CMU's Division I athletics program is a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). CMU Public Broadcasting operates 10 television and seven radio stations with the largest geographic reach of any Public Broadcasting system in the country. CMU is also home to the headquarters of Special Olympics Michigan.
Trustees approved $22 million in funding for a 62,000-square-foot addition to the existing Health Professions Building. The board previously approved a total of $2 million for architectural and engineering services, for a total project cost of $24 million. The Health Professions Building wing will provide the space needed for the university to open and operate a medical school. Completion of the addition is scheduled for spring 2012 and is designed to meet Liaison Committee on Medical Education accreditation standards and for silver level LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Funding for the project will come from gifts, grants and university reserves.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As the chief academic officer of CMU's School of Medicine, the dean will report to the provost. The dean will provide strong, hands-on leadership and guidance to the school, to assure that the school's programs are relevant to the university's mission, responsive to the needs of the state, and of superior quality. The dean will be responsible for the fiscal integrity of the School of Medicine, which includes identifying and securing sources of funding in support of its educational, clinical and research agendas. The founding dean will direct the development of all aspects of the curriculum. Among the primary and critical responsibilities of the dean will be to facilitate strong productive relationships with affiliated hospitals and other academic departments at CMU to ensure high quality medical education, advance patient-centered care, recruit associate deans and promote clinical innovation. The successful candidate must have the leadership and administrative skills to establish a strong, innovative medical education program that gains LCME accreditation in a timely manner and subsequent national recognition.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates for the position of Founding Dean, School of Medicine will be evaluated according to the following criteria.
Required:
*M.D. degree
*Track record of teaching, service and scholarly achievements in medical education
*Proven abilities in the leadership and administration of a medical education program with a track record of successful internal and external collaborations
*Substantive experience in medical education programs
*Substantive experience in the LCME accreditation process
*Exceptional management and business/operational skills, including finances/budgets and strategic planning, successfully applied in a complex organizational context such as a hospital or academic health center
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including positive interpersonal skills
*Demonstrated ability in the recruitment, development and retention of medical education and related personnel
*Demonstrated commitment to diversity
*Track record of community engagement and successful fund-raising
Preferred Qualifications:
*3-5 years of administrative experience at the Dean, Associate Dean or department chair level at an LCME accredited medical school
*Demonstrated experience managing and/or establishing faculty practice plans
*Experience establishing successful new, innovative programs
*Experience in a community-based medical program
*Experience in medical education curriculum development
Information for applicants:
Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be hired by December 2009, with a start date no later than July 1, 2010.
Application materials must include 1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) vision statement for the new CMU School of Medicine, and 4) the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of five professional references. Applicants are to submit their materials by email as Word attachments to darby.d.gwisdala@cmich.edu. Questions and nominations should be directed to Dr. Christopher D. Ingersoll, Chair of the Search Committee at c.d.ingersoll@cmich.edu or 989.774.1850. All applications will be kept confidential until an applicant becomes a finalist.
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo).
