Vice Dean of Education

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine seeks a dynamic and accomplished physician executive and master  educator to serve as the Vice Dean of Education. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice Chancellor for the Health Sciences  and Dean of the School of Medicine, the Vice Dean will be the senior executive team member overseeing all activities  related to medical education including ~600 medical students, ~600 graduate students, and ~1,500 faculty members. This  individual will lead the charge in achieving the aspirational goals of the School of Medicine, including a 100% graduation  rate for medical students, 100% of students matching into competitive residency programs, the attraction of top graduate  students and increasing Pitt's US News & World Report ranking in medical education.  The Vice Dean of Education will lead all activities within medical education, overseeing the admissions, educational  experiences, and other administrative aspects of medical and graduate student programs. The Offices of Medical  Education, Clinical Education, Student Affairs, Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Research, Learning Environment, and  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion report to the Vice Dean of Education. The Vice Dean will be responsible for leading a  cohesive, high-functioning team of Associate Deans and administrative staff. Authority for curriculum and accreditation will reside with this leader as will relationships with relevant national organizations including the AAMC, LCME, etc.  As a member of the senior executive team, the Vice Dean of Education will collaborate with peer Vice Deans for Faculty  Affairs, Research, Clinical Affairs, and Administration to not only continue to build excellence in the School of Medicine but also foster collaboration across the schools of the Health Sciences, and across the University of Pittsburgh as a whole.  Interprofessional and multi-disciplinary education, research, and training are of high importance at Pitt. The Vice Dean  of Education will oversee collaborative relationships and degree programs with other Health Sciences and non-health  sciences schools at the University, including the Swanson School of Engineering and the Katz School of Business, along  with collaborative programs in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University.  This is an exciting time for the School of Medicine, as it implements and refines a new, innovative, 21st century medical  curriculum. The Vice Dean of Education will oversee these efforts as well as various dual degree programs including  MD/PhD, MD/MS, MD/MPH, MD/DDS, and MD/MBA. This leader will also foster and enhance relationships with critical  partners within UPMC and the Pittsburgh community.  The Vice Dean will foster a diverse and inclusive learning environment across the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC to  ensure learners engage in interprofessional didactic and clinical education to address societal needs while promoting  equitable, high-quality health care.  As the Vice Dean of Education, the successful candidate will be someone with national recognition as an outstanding  educator with demonstrated creativity, passion, and leadership to assuring that students, faculty, and staff develop the  skills required to advance and disseminate medical research, treat patients knowledgeably and with compassion and  respect, reduce health disparities in our society, and address the highly complicated problems that we face in the delivery  and financing of our nation's health care.  Location: University of Pittsburgh is located in Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation to the Pittsburgh area is required for this role.  Candidate Profile  In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:  The new Vice Dean will be nationally or internationally recognized, with a history of success in leadership roles in  medical education and a distinguished career as a leader.  A demonstrated physician leader (MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree) with an outstanding track record of  accomplishment in medical education, patient care, and research.  Able to obtain, and maintain, in good standing, a Pennsylvania state medical license.  5 -10 years of administrative leadership experience in a university environment, including experience serving as a Vice  Dean, Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Chair, or similar role.  Academic qualifications and scholarly accomplishments that merit appointment to the rank of professor with tenure at  the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Demonstrated success leading a medical education portfolio, curriculum development, and exposure to or involvement  in excellent programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate degree levels.  Understanding of the complex issues facing medical education, research, clinical care, and healthcare in general.  Highly organized with administrative dexterity, and a demonstrated ability to lead complex systems and to navigate a  matrixed environment.  A master educator who has advanced training in education and program-related research, as well as experience with  major associations that impact education in the United States (AAMC, ACGME, LCME, etc.)  A track record of academic contributions that is energetic and creative.  Physicians with a strong understanding of health systems, medical education, diverse training environments and  leadership of high-performing education programs.  A visionary and strategic leader with a track record of innovation.  Excellent communication and listening skills; able to unite, inspire, and build consensus among a diverse group of  students, faculty, and staff.  Mission-oriented and passionate about the future of medical education, students and the School of Medicine's  charge.  Collaborative relationship-building skills, with an ability to successfully partner and build consensus with key internal  and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization and with external partners.  Strong interpersonal skills; someone with the ability to be highly involved across an array of different systems (medical  school, university, health system, etc.)  Forward-thinking in terms of the use of technology and innovation in curricular design and implementation.  Dynamic, collaborative team builder; able to nurture growth, communication, and development of the teams around  them. A track record of mentoring faculty, including experience recruiting, retaining, and developing faculty leaders and  teams.  Experience and commitment to cultivating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the environment, team and  culture.  Demonstrated managerial, financial, and business acumen. Experience as an administrator and demonstrated  knowledge of the complex funding streams that support the education mission.  Strong-minded, determined, and resilient.      Setting Strategy  The ability to create and articulate an inspiring vision for medical education at Pitt, not only for the areas they are directly  responsible for, but the School of Medicine as a whole.  The inclination to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the  organization's overall strategy.  An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push  the boundaries within medical education.  The ability to effectively balance the desire/need for broad change with an understanding of how much change  the organization is capable of handling, to create realistic goals and implementation plans that are achievable and  successful.      Executing for Results  The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance; tenacious and  accountable in driving results.  Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations.  A leader who is viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in their approach to making  decisions; the ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always taking into account what is best for the  organization.      Leading Teams  The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and  manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others.  The ability to persevere in the face of challenges, and exhibit a steadfast resolve and relentless commitment to higher  standards, which commands respect from followers.  A leader who is self-reflective and aware of their own limitations; leads by example and drives the organization's  performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement.      Relationships and Influence  Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability  to communicate clearly and persuasively.  An ability to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma and passion in their  beliefs.  Encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team.  Creates a sense of purpose/meaning for the team that generates followership beyond their own personality and engages  others to the greater purpose of the organization as a whole.      Relationship with UPMC  The health sciences schools' academic and research eminence relies on its close partnership with UPMC-a prestigious nonprofit health system that grew out of the university. UPMC leadership sprang from academic posts within Pitt and shared the university's mission as its own system evolved. Now an independent entity, UPMC is operationally integrated at every level with the health sciences schools and shares its clinical, managerial and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialization arm, UPMC Enterprises and UPMC International.  A $23 billion health care provider and insurer, Pittsburgh-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centered, cost-effective, accountable care. The largest nongovernmental employer in Pennsylvania, UPMC integrates more than 92,000 employees including more than 20,000 nurses, 40 hospitals, 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sites, and more than 4 million-member Insurance Services Division, the largest medical insurer in western Pennsylvania. In the most recent fiscal year, UPMC contributed $1.7 billion in benefits to its communities, including more care to the region's most vulnerable citizens than any other healthcare institution, and paid more than $900 million in federal, state, and local taxes. As UPMC turns vigorously to value-based care, all Pitt schools will have a rare opportunity for interprofessional education and new models of caregiving.      The City of Pittsburgh  The University views the city as an extension of its campus, and the students recognize that Pittsburgh is no ordinary  college town. The city has transformed from an industrial capital to a center of Education, research and innovation. Pitt  actively engages with the surrounding community through its Community Engagement Centers, (https://cec.pitt.edu/)  community-driven partnerships and volunteer service. The University was recently awarded the Carnegie Foundation's  Classification for Community Engagement in recognition of its institutional commitment to community engagement.  The city of Pittsburgh hosts a high concentration of influential nonprofits and, as an international center of emerging  information technology, is home to companies such as Duolingo, one of Google's national offices, a Facebook Reality  Lab, and multiple autonomous vehicle development efforts. The city also has a long history in banking and manufacturing  and is becoming a leader in advanced manufacturing technologies and nanotechnology.  While still a work in progress, the city's reinvention since its days as a smoky steel town has received national acclaim.  LinkedIn named Pittsburgh a top city to launch a career, and U.S. News & World Report lists it as a top place to retire.  With an extensive network of urban parks, as well as world-class arts and cultural intuitions, The Economist named  Pittsburgh the third "most livable city" in the United States in 2019. Pittsburgh feels like a big small town, with all the  advantages of a large city, Midwestern friendliness, and East Coast vibrancy.  Thanks to the combination of diverse communities and locations, Pitt thrives in forging new paths to mold brighter futures  and embracing change as fuel for something greater. Because at the core, Pitt is focused on making lives better and the  relentless pursuit of change, for good.      Nomination and Application Procedure  Russell Reynolds Associates welcomes inquiries, nominations, and applications. To receive full consideration, interested  individuals should electronically submit a Curriculum Vitae and a letter of interest to Russell Reynolds Associates  by no later than January 8, 2024. The letter of interest is a two-page cover letter detailing your experience and key  achievements related to this position and your thoughts on how you see yourself contributing to the programs and  responsibilities described in this position specification. Letters should be addressed to the University of Pittsburgh Vice  Dean, Education Search Committee, and submitted electronically. Materials will be reviewed immediately and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. To apply please submit materials to:

Kathy Vuturok Russell Reynolds Associates,155 North Wacker Drive, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60606-1732.Mobile: 1-513-503-9573 kathy.vuturo@russellreynolds.com

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Sarah Brooks, Russell Reynolds Associates, 333 Ludlow Street,6th floor, Stamford, CT 06902. Direct: 1-330-447-1219  Sarah.Brooks@russellreynolds.com

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