Vice Dean for Educational Affairs

Penn State College of Medicine; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State College of Medicine seeks an innovative medical education leader to serve as Vice Dean of Educational Affairs, the Chief Education Officer overseeing student affairs/admissions, undergraduate medical education, graduate medical education, and the physician assistant program. The role reports to the Dean and shapes curriculum and learning environments.

The ideal candidate will hold an MD or MD/PhD and bring a record of inspiring faculty, staff and students, advancing educational

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degrees required
• Proven leadership in medical education
• Ability to inspire faculty, staff and students and execute a strategic vision

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for PSCOM's educational programs
• Oversee academic affairs, including all medical education pathways and continuing education
• Foster collaboration across the college, Penn State Health and external partners
• Champion innovation in teaching and learning and align missions across education, clinical care and research

Skills

Educational leadership

Strategic planning

Collaborative leadership

Executive communication

Education

MD

MD/PhD

Job description

The Penn State College of Medicine (PSCOM) seeks a proven and innovative medical education leader to serve as its next Vice Dean of Educational Affairs. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of educational innovation at a land-grant institution deeply committed to preparing the next generation of clinicians, scientists, and health professionals. With a strong foundation of excellence and innovation, PSCOM offers a dynamic environment for a forward-thinking leader to drive educational transformation, foster collaboration, and elevate the college's national impact.

PSCOM is renowned for its rigorous, humanistic education, pioneering the nation's first Departments of Humanities and Family and Community Medicine, and maintaining a strong reputation for training patient-centered physicians and physician assistants. The College offers diverse educational pathways, including an MD program with innovative learning opportunities, accelerated medical education tracks, and a Physician Assistant Program. These are focused on critical thinking and compassionate care, attracting students from around the globe. PSCOM also provides robust graduate and dual degree programs, such as PhD, MS, and MD/PhD options, supported by excellent research resources and an MSTP training grant. Additional dual degree programs include MD/MBA, MD/MPH, and MD/MEd.

The Vice Dean for Educational Affairs at the College of Medicine is the Chief Education Officer of the College and reports directly to Dr. Karen Kim, Dean of the Penn State College of Medicine and Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Chair in Rural Health Research. The Vice Dean for Educational Affairs oversees the offices of student affairs/admissions, undergraduate medical education, the physician assistant program, graduate medical education and academic affiliations. In addition, the Vice Dean provides oversight of continuing medical education, the office of global health, the clinical simulation center, the George T. Harrell Health Sciences Library, and the office of medical education research.

The Vice Dean will have the opportunity to provide strategic leadership and vision to advance PSCOM's educational mission ensuring the expansion and delivery of high-quality educational programs and continuous curriculum improvement. This leader will champion innovation in teaching and learning, cultivate a vibrant and inclusive learning environment, and strengthen alignment across PSCOM's academic, clinical, and research missions. Building strong enterprise partnerships across Penn State Health, the Vice Dean will enhance clinical learning opportunities, expand interprofessional education, and help sustain PSCOM's reputation as a national leader in training outstanding physicians, scientists, and health professionals.

The ideal candidate will be a highly aspirational and collaborative leader, one capable of articulating a compelling, forward-thinking vision for the future of medical education, including the influence of A.i. on the future of work. Candidates will hold an MD or MD/PhD degrees and bring the ability to inspire faculty, staff and students through influence, trust and the experience to execute the vision.

Penn State College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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