Call for nominations and applications: Dean of Geisel School of Medicine

Dartmouth invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Dean of the Geisel School of Medicine. The Dean provides leadership and vision to the school's academic programs, clinical partnerships, curriculum development, research enterprise, and faculty, staff, and student development. The Dean will oversee the medical school facilities, departments, and centers; build strong, collaborative relationships within the school, across Dartmouth, and with external partners; develop innovative programs across all mission areas; recruit outstanding faculty and staff; be a distinctive voice and representative of the medical school in the various regional and national communities; increase funding from federal and other sources to expand the research mission; and pursue philanthropic support from existing and potential supporters. The Dean will receive a clinical appointment at Dartmouth Health and serve as the system's Chief Academic Officer.

The Dean of the Geisel School of Medicine is an exciting opportunity to lead the continued growth, achievement, and recognition of the School. The successful candidate will: bring a substantial record of leadership and achievement in academic medicine, medical education, and medical/healthcare/life sciences research; demonstrate the ability to steward medical school resources effectively; understand, appreciate, and support the development of high-quality clinical, education, and research programs; create and support distinct academic and clinical partnerships; and further solidify Geisel's reputation as a leader in academic healthcare. To best serve in this complex and demanding role, the successful candidate will possess a background of administrative experience in environments that rely upon vision, teamwork, planning, delegation of authority, and measure of accountability. Above all, the Dean will present a scientific vision, a strong grasp of clinical operations, and an entrepreneurial style and track record of innovation and success to succeed as a leader within one of the world's most preeminent institutions of scholarship and service.

Dartmouth has a long and distinguished record of leadership and innovation in higher education. President Sian Leah Beilock has redoubled Dartmouth's commitment to leading the field, using the institution's size, scope, and tight-knit community as advantages to forge a bold path in an important moment for higher education.

Full Position Description 

Dartmouth and the Geisel School of Medicine are being assisted in this process by Spencer Stuart. We welcome nominations or expressions of interest. If you wish to submit your own application materials or nominate someone to serve as Dean, please send an email message with supporting materials to: GeiselDean@SpencerStuart.com. For full consideration, please submit materials or initiate outreach by February 7, 2025. 

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Dartmouth, inclusive of all its schools and faculties, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race (actual or perceived), color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, national or ethnic origin, actual or perceived shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics, or citizenship or residency in a country with a dominant religion or distinct religious identity, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other category protected by applicable law, in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment, or other school administered programs. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.