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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. 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.
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University of California - San Francisco
he anticipated range for this role is $1M to 1.4M total cash compensation.
Apr 07, 2026