Reporting to the Chancellor for Biomedical and Health Sciences, the Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, with primary responsibility for implementing the School's mission. The Dean will have complete line responsibility for personnel, general administration, management, budget, academic and development functions. The Dean will be ultimately accountable for building a high-performing medical school worthy of progressively favorable national and international attention.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Substantial experience in a distinguished academic or comparable medical setting. An established record of effective, strong, and collaborative leadership in a medical school or analogous organization. A history of promoting and developing shared governance between faculty and administration. The capacity to formulate and articulate a shared vision, persuade a wide range of audiences of its value, and engage others in its implementation. Ability to recruit outstanding new faculty as well as retain the School's most vital faculty.
Significant academic credentials, including a strong track record of success in research and an international reputation. Scholarly accomplishments in the field of medicine, as well as recognition as evidenced by involvement in societies and/or associations at a national and/or international level, especially at the leadership level. Credentials for an appointment in a relevant department at the Full Professor level, including an M.D. or other pertinent doctoral degree.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A distinguished record of operational leadership demonstrating excellence, growth, and financial effectiveness. Demonstrated experience in prudent fiscal management. Genuine understanding and appreciation of the educational mission and the importance of providing students with the highest quality educational experience and clinical training opportunities-knowledge of the value of medical research and education. Familiarity with the accreditation process, and ideally has led an institution through a successful accreditation.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Office environment. Moderate noise.
Posting Number: 21FA1187
Location: Piscataway (RBHS)
Internal Number: 144971
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