UM SPH Dean Position Announcement

The University of Michigan invites nominations and applications for the position of dean of the School of Public Health.

Established in 1941, the School of Public Health has long been recognized as one of the world's leading public health research and educational institutions. The school has an outstanding faculty of 130 members, a committed research and administrative staff of nearly 300, and approximately 850 students enrolled in master's and doctoral degree programs through its five departments, interdepartmental concentrations, and joint-degree programs with a number of the university's 18 other schools and colleges.

The dean is the chief academic and administrative leader of the school, reports to the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, and works collaboratively with faculty and staff to advance the school's mission of creating and disseminating knowledge to prevent disease and promote health. Additionally, the dean is responsible for all matters relative to the administration of the school including academic programs, faculty, staff, students, facilities, budget, alumni relations and fundraising. Finally, the dean represents the school within the university to create synergistic collaborations with other schools and colleges, as well as externally to promote the school as a leader in public health policy, practice and research in the state of Michigan, nationally and globally.

The ideal candidate will possess the following: national/international recognition as a scholar with a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree; credentials commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment in the School of Public Health; administrative experience; a collegial, consultative and collaborative orientation; an ability to recruit and retain outstanding faculty; a global perspective; a fundamental commitment to diversity; an appreciation of and commitment to the effective use of laboratory and information technology in education and research; and an ability to champion public health education, research and service within a preeminent research institution and among a wide range of external constituencies.

All inquiries, nominations and applications should be submitted to:

Kenneth E. Warner
Chair, SPH Dean Search Advisory Committee
Avedis Donabedian Distinguished University Professor
of Public Health
University of Michigan
3074 Fleming Administration Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1340
sph.search.chair@umich.edu

Or to the university's consultant:
Paula Carabelli
Spencer Stuart
10900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310/209-0610
sphmich@spencerstuart.com

Nominations and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis beginning July 1, 2004 and will be accepted until the position is filled. Women and individuals from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. All inquiries, nominations and applications for this position and others will be treated in a confidential manner.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

© 2003 The Regents of the University of Michigan
Updated June 11, 2004