Dean, College of Health Professions

Witt/Kieffer, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job 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 academic leader driving growth, interdisciplinary discovery and innovation in health professions education, research and practice within MUSC's health system.

The Dean will shape a long-term vision, advance workforce-aligned programs and enrollment growth, strengthen research, and build faculty practice partnerships with MUSC Health.

Responsibilities

• Shape a long-term vision to advance workforce-aligned programs and enrollment growth, continued research expansion and stronger faculty practice partnerships with MUSC Health.
• Serve as collaborative leader and chief advocate for health professions education, research and practice across the enterprise.

Job description

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.

Founded in 1824, MUSC is South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health system, with missions in education, research and patient care. MUSC educates nearly 3,490 students across six colleges and trains more than 1,175 residents and fellows. The College of Health Professions is nationally recognized for excellence in health professions education and research. Offering 22 academic programs that include bachelor’s degree-completion pathways and graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral levels, the college prepares graduates across a broad range of disciplines essential to the evolving healthcare workforce. The College also supports a growing research enterprise that advances discovery across rehabilitation, health services, population health and other areas of health professions. The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research ranks the College 13th among 80 schools of allied health professions based on NIH funding, placing the college within the top 20% nationally.

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.

The Medical University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.