Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs - School of Medicine

Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine (KPSOM) has initiated a nationwide search for an innovative educator, administrator, and scholar to serve as its Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs (SADFA). This leader will work as a key member of the dean’s leadership team in support of the more than 1600 faculty at KPSOM.

Reporting directly to the Dean, and working collaboratively with the leadership team, the SADFA provides leadership and oversight of programs to promote faculty development, enhance diversity, support faculty advancement and create a culture of scholarly excellence and a positive learning environment. The SADFA provides oversight of, and guidance for, all key processes of faculty governance and mechanisms for faculty advancement. They will develop and manage processes of faculty appointments and promotions, oversee the selection of faculty members for KPSOM standing committees, and help develop and manage faculty training/development programs. The SADFA will provide support for annual faculty assessment and work collaboratively with the department chairs and the Office of Medical Education to ensure appropriate action and intervention for faculty needs and deficiencies. This position works closely with leadership related to Permanente physician faculty and with other institutions from which visiting, adjunct, or part-time faculty may be appointed.

The SADFA will have a distinguished record of achievement commensurate with that of a senior associate dean at the equivalent of associate professor level or higher, with significant expertise in one or more areas of clinical, biomedical and/or health systems science, and/or medical education, and regional/national recognition in their field(s) of study. The SADFA must have the ability to exercise sound and fair judgment in applying and interpreting policies and procedures; superior interpersonal skills to establish and maintain trusted working relationships with faculty members and all levels of personnel; recognition by the faculty as a role model; and effective, clear, and concise oral and written communication skills. 

Successful candidates will not only have strong credentials in their field, but also enthusiasm for being part of the leadership of a unique medical school. As an integral member of the Dean's leadership team, this individual will work closely with the team to develop strategic and tactical plans for implementation of KPSOM.

The goal of KPSOM is to prepare a new generation of physicians to influence positive change within the nation's healthcare systems by offering its students an innovative curriculum based on three fundamental pillars: biomedical, clinical, and health systems science, which correspond to the three departments that house the faculty. The curriculum provides the unique opportunity to have access to the people, data, and technology of Kaiser Permanente, one of the nation's highest-performing healthcare systems, integrated into their education.Support for faculty success is critical to achieving the mission.

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.The letter of interest is a two-page cover letter, primarily detailing your experience, qualification, and key achievements related to this position. We also ask that you briefly outline your interest in 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 Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of MedicineSearch Committee and submitted electronically to RRA at KPSOMSADFA@russellreynolds.com.Materials will be reviewed immediately and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.