Dean, School of Medicine and Vice Chancellor of Medical Affairs

This is a pivotal moment for the UCSF School of Medicine. Amid evolving healthcare economics, rapid scientific advancement, growing expectations for equity and accountability, and volatility in federal research funding, UCSF seeks a bold, integrative leader capable of sustaining excellence while shaping the future of academic medicine. Reporting to the Chancellor of UCSF, this role encompasses the dual appointment of Dean of the School of Medicine and Vice Chancellor of Medical Affairs, a position central to advancing UCSF's academic and clinical missions. As Dean and Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs, this leader serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Medicine, responsible for strategic vision, faculty affairs, graduate and undergraduate medical education, research enterprise leadership, and financial stewardship.

Interested applicants must submit the following :

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter: the cover letter must include a research statement (two paragraphs) and teaching philosophy (two paragraphs)

The Dean will be a visionary, accomplished academic and executive leader with the stature, breadth, and drive to lead a complex, decentralized academic health enterprise. The successful candidate will bring recognized distinction in scholarship or leadership within a health sciences discipline (M.D. required), coupled with a clear and compelling vision for integrating research, education, and service to advance health worldwide.

This leader will demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to academic excellence, including the recruitment and development of exceptional faculty, the advancement of innovative teaching and research, and rigorous stewardship of academic programs. They will have a proven record of strategic thinking, program building and partnership development-both within and beyond the university-leveraging interdisciplinary strengths to create new opportunities and institutional impact.

The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated success in executive management, financial stewardship, and fundraising within a large academic health sciences environment, along with deep experience fostering inclusive and diverse communities. They will be a collaborative, highly effective people leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to inspire trust and engagement across scientists and non-scientists and to operate credibly at the highest levels of academia, healthcare, government, and philanthropy.

Personally, the Dean will be known for integrity, humility, optimism, resilience, and high energy, with the flexibility and tenacity required to lead in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment. A genuine respect for UCSF's culture, traditions, and collaborative ethos-and a willingness to listen, engage broadly, and lead with authenticity-will be essential to success.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE
Leadership and Academic Excellence
A physician leader with progressive executive experience in the governance of a U.S. healthcare system that values the multi-faceted mission.

Relationship Building and External Engagement
Proven ability to build partnerships and trust with all partnerships and alliances with UCSF. Recognition as an inspiring and credible "face and voice" of an organization.

Business Acumen
Understanding of complex financial pressures in research-intensive medical schools and academic healthcare organizations and record of strengthening financial performance and operational efficiency. Demonstrated management of large P&Ls in a complex healthcare environment.

Mentorship and Faculty Development
An uncompromising commitment to academic excellence in recruitment, retention, mentorship, and development of senior leaders and faculty possessing the emotional intelligence and ability to lead in a complex matrixed environment. Ability to motivate and inspire high-performing educators, researchers, and clinicians.

Education
An M.D. degree and credentials for a full professor with tenure appointment required. A strong reputation as a physician leader with accomplishments in medical education, research, and clinical care.

The estimated salary range for this position is $1M to $1.4M total cash compensation.

About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
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Interested applicants must submit the following :

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter: the cover letter must include a research statement (two paragraphs) and teaching philosophy (two paragraphs)

The Dean will be a visionary, accomplished academic and executive leader with the stature, breadth, and drive to lead a complex, decentralized academic health enterprise. The successful candidate will bring recognized distinction in scholarship or leadership within a health sciences discipline (M.D. required), coupled with a clear and compelling vision for integrating research, education, and service to advance health worldwide.

This leader will demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to academic excellence, including the recruitment and development of exceptional faculty, the advancement of innovative teaching and research, and rigorous stewardship of academic programs. They will have a proven record of strategic thinking, program building and partnership development-both within and beyond the university-leveraging interdisciplinary strengths to create new opportunities and institutional impact.

The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated success in executive management, financial stewardship, and fundraising within a large academic health sciences environment, along with deep experience fostering inclusive and diverse communities. They will be a collaborative, highly effective people leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to inspire trust and engagement across scientists and non-scientists and to operate credibly at the highest levels of academia, healthcare, government, and philanthropy.

Personally, the Dean will be known for integrity, humility, optimism, resilience, and high energy, with the flexibility and tenacity required to lead in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment. A genuine respect for UCSF's culture, traditions, and collaborative ethos-and a willingness to listen, engage broadly, and lead with authenticity-will be essential to success.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE
Leadership and Academic Excellence
A physician leader with progressive executive experience in the governance of a U.S. healthcare system that values the multi-faceted mission.

Relationship Building and External Engagement
Proven ability to build partnerships and trust with all partnerships and alliances with UCSF. Recognition as an inspiring and credible "face and voice" of an organization.

Business Acumen
Understanding of complex financial pressures in research-intensive medical schools and academic healthcare organizations and record of strengthening financial performance and operational efficiency. Demonstrated management of large P&Ls in a complex healthcare environment.

Mentorship and Faculty Development
An uncompromising commitment to academic excellence in recruitment, retention, mentorship, and development of senior leaders and faculty possessing the emotional intelligence and ability to lead in a complex matrixed environment. Ability to motivate and inspire high-performing educators, researchers, and clinicians.

Education
An M.D. degree and credentials for a full professor with tenure appointment required. A strong reputation as a physician leader with accomplishments in medical education, research, and clinical care.

The estimated salary range for this position is $1M to $1.4M total cash compensation.

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