Dean College of Medicine

Dean College of Medicine
The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Medicine, a leading academic medical institution that empowers a diverse and inclusive environment to provide excellence in education, equitable health care, and transformative research to improve the health and wellness of Kentuckians and beyond, invites nominations, inquiries, and applications for the position of Dean. The Dean is expected to provide visionary leadership in the advancement of the college's educational, research, service, and clinical missions; manage its financial and human resources; promote excellence among faculty, learners, and staff; and play an important role in fundraising and alumni relations.

Founded in 1960, the college consists of four campuses, including three four-year regional campuses in Lexington, Bowling Green, and Northern Kentucky, along with a campus in Morehead for the third- and fourth-year students in the Rural Physician Leadership Program. In fiscal year 2022, total research funding exceeded $199.5 million including more than $99.5 million in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, representing more than a 50 percent increase in funding over the last five years.

Beginning in the 2022-2023 academic year, the college was comprised of 817 medical students – 532 in Lexington, 123 in Bowling Green, 137 in Northern Kentucky, and 25 in Morehead; 142 PhD students; 102 graduate students; 76 postdoctoral fellows; 807 medical residents and fellows in ACGME-accredited programs; 2,183 full-time, part-time, and voluntary faculty; and 2,469 staff members spread across 18 clinical and seven basic science departments. These activities are supported by a budget of approximately $626 million.

The Dean reports to the University's Provost, Robert S. DiPaola, MD, and has responsibility for all faculty, learners, and staff in the college. The Dean is a chief administrative officer for the University who will meet with the Provost individually and as part of regular meetings with the other deans. The College's 18 clinical chairs and seven basic science chairs, as well as multiple center directors, report directly to the Dean. The Dean is also a member of the University's Executive Vice President for Health Affairs' (EVPHA) executive leadership team to serve as the voice of the faculty and the academic mission in all UK HealthCare decisions and will be included in all key decision-making leadership meetings of UK HealthCare.

Candidates should possess an MD, MD/PhD, DO, or equivalent degree. The successful candidate must also demonstrate broad progressive administrative leadership experience in an integrated academic medical center environment and national recognition for achievement in academic pursuits, especially extensive prior and/or current research productivity, that would warrant appointment as a tenured, full professor.

UK is a leading land-grant and public research university located in the beautiful Bluegrass region of Central Kentucky. Counted among the highest level of Carnegie Research institutions, the University is in the midst of aggressive efforts to continue its rise to one of the nation's premier public research universities with expectations that the College of Medicine will continue to grow significantly in research stature and NIH ranking.

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. For fullest consideration, applications should be received by March 15th, 2023. The search is being assisted by WittKieffer. Please contact Jeff Schroetlin, Dr. Clarence Braddock, and Kerry Quealy at UKCOM_Dean@wittkieffer.com, phone: 630-575-6159. Additionally, all candidates must submit their application through the University of Kentucky Dean College of Medicine job posting: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/446685. Applications should include a CV and letter of interest.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn, and live.

In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients, and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must undergo a national background check and pre-employment drug screen as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources. The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity University that values diversity and inclusion. Individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.


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