support of major institutional projects that strengthen the academic health enterprise. The position also contributes to advancement of medical education, interprofessional education, research innovation, and workforce development across the University of Louisville.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Institutional Advancement
- Serve as a senior advisor regarding strategic opportunities, organizational growth, and innovation initiatives. This position will serve as Associate Dean for Strategy and Innovation and Assistant Vice President for Health Affairs.
- Lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of strategic initiatives aligned with institutional priorities.
- Facilitate university-wide initiatives involving multiple schools, colleges, health systems, and external stakeholders.
Innovation and Research Development
- Lead development and growth of the Office of Strategy and Innovation.
- Advance innovation initiatives that enhance research development, organizational effectiveness, and operational performance.
- Support research infrastructure, emerging technologies, and innovation platforms.
- Cultivate corporate, governmental, and community partnerships.
Health Affairs and Workforce Development
- Advance interdisciplinary collaborations across the Health Sciences Center and Belknap Campus.
- Support rural health, healthcare workforce development, and academic-health system partnerships.
- Represent the university in strategic collaborations and external partnerships.
Academic and Educational Leadership
- Provide leadership for innovation in undergraduate medical education, educational research, and faculty development.
- Support simulation-based education, learner assessment, and curriculum innovation.
- Advance interprofessional education initiatives across the Health Sciences Center.
Organizational Development and Relationship Management
- Develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Minimum Requirements
Doctoral degree. Minimum five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, healthcare, academic medicine, government, or related settings. Demonstrated experience leading strategic initiatives, organizational development, partnership development, or innovation programs.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD, MD, DO, and additional terminal degree. Experience in academic medicine or academic health centers. Experience in strategic planning, institutional transformation, simulation-based education, workforce development, educational innovation, partnership development, and academic administration.
Competencies
Strategic Leadership; Organizational Influence; Executive Communication; Innovation and Change Leadership; Partnership Development; Financial and Business Acumen; Political and Organizational Savvy; Relationship Management; Program and Portfolio Management; Talent Development; Analytical Decision Making; Mission-Driven Leadership.
