Dean, Faculty of Medicine

Perrett Laver; Newfoundland and Labrador; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An extraordinary opportunity awaits at Memorial University for a visionary leader to become the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of medical education and healthcare in Newfoundland and Labrador. The successful candidate will drive innovation in curriculum and research, enhance healthcare access, and advocate for community engagement. With a focus on equity and inclusion, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on healthcare delivery and education, addressing the unique challenges of the region. If you are passionate about transforming healthcare and fostering collaboration, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum MD or equivalent healthcare-related terminal degree required.
• Proven track record in strategic leadership within medical education.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership in medical education.
• Lead curriculum innovation addressing healthcare challenges.
• Strengthen partnerships with Indigenous communities and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Research Capacity Building

Financial Stewardship

Advocacy

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Culturally Safe Practices

Healthcare Transformation

Education

Medical Degree (MD)

Advanced Graduate Degree

Job description

We acknowledge that the lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated are in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of this province.

Memorial University invites applications for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, an extraordinary opportunity to shape the future of medical education, research, and healthcare in Newfoundland and Labrador while reinforcing the Faculty’s national and international impact.

Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), the Dean will provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership, driving innovation and collaboration to fulfill the Faculty’s mission of improving health and healthcare access across the province. This role is critical in positioning the Faculty as a leader in rural and community-based healthcare, equity, and Indigenous health, while advancing research excellence and enhancing interdisciplinary education.

The Dean will lead curriculum innovation to address emerging healthcare challenges, including health equity, rural medicine, planetary health, and technological advancements, while fostering a culture of excellence in education, research, and social accountability. They will advance the Faculty’s research leadership across biomedical, clinical, and population health sciences, promoting interdisciplinary collaborations locally and globally. Strengthening partnerships with Indigenous communities, healthcare providers, government, and external stakeholders will be essential to enhancing training, healthcare delivery, and social accountability. The Dean will also play a critical advocacy role, securing resources and infrastructure to address physician shortages and improve healthcare outcomes across Newfoundland and Labrador.

The ideal candidate will possess at minimum a Medical Degree (MD) (or equivalent healthcare-related terminal degree), preferably with an additional advanced graduate degree in a relevant discipline, and scholarly contributions in an area represented in the Faculty, consistent with an appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. They will have a proven track record in strategic academic and operational leadership within a medical education context, alongside demonstrated success in building research capacity and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Experience in financial stewardship, advocacy, and external engagement, particularly in healthcare transformation, will be highly valued. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigenous health, and culturally safe practices, coupled with a strong understanding of Newfoundland and Labrador’s unique healthcare challenges and alignment with the goals of Health Accord NL.

Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae and a cover letter briefly outlining how the candidate meets the selection criteria, why the appointment is of interest, and what they believe they can contribute to the role.

Diversity and inclusion constitute core values for Memorial. In supporting an inclusive workforce at the university, Memorial is committed to providing an unbiased recruitment and selection process. Memorial aims to be a welcoming, favourable and accommodating environment for employees and candidates for employment from diverse backgrounds. Identifying and removing systemic barriers is an important step in this process.

Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous, racialized, Black, 2SLGBTQIA+, and/or persons with a disability. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.