Vice Dean for Inclusive Excellence, Renaissance School of Medicine

Description

The Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University is recruiting a Vice Dean of Inclusive Excellence. This role will lead the implementation of the RSOM's strategic plan on inclusive excellence, centralize and coordinate RSOM initiatives on inclusive excellence, train and develop RSOM faculty, staff and learners to meet goals in inclusive excellence, and cultivate external partnerships to support inclusive excellence.

The selected candidate will have a faculty appointment in a RSOM department based on their area of expertise.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead Implementation of the RSOM's Strategic Plan on Inclusive Excellence

• Lead efforts under the RSOM's five-year strategic plan to infuse inclusive excellence into the School's research, clinical and educational missions
• Promote the creation of a nurturing environment where all faculty, staff and learners can thrive, learn, conduct impactful research, and deliver outstanding patient care
• Monitor progress on the strategic plan and make adjustments as necessary to ensure success
• Support the well-being of all members of the RSOM community and promote a culture of respect
• Contribute to research and scholarship in inclusive excellence and health equity

2. Centralize and Coordinate RSOM Initiatives on Inclusive Excellence

• Centralize and enhance the visibility of work being done at RSOM to promote inclusive excellence and health equity.
• Coordinate pathway and outreach programs to promote inclusive excellence
• Develop methods and metrics to assess RSOM climate and the effectiveness of programs and initiatives
• Strengthen holistic admissions and recruitment practices
• Lead committees charged with promoting inclusive excellence in undergraduate and graduate medical education and faculty affairs
• Develop RSOM policies and procedures that promote inclusive excellence
• Supervise administrative staff in overseeing the Office of Inclusive Excellence

3. Train and Develop RSOM Faculty, Staff and Learners to Meet Goals in Inclusive Excellence

• Ensure that medical school curricula integrate content on health equity and social determinants of health
• Expand mentorship programs for students
• Support student-led programs and organizations that foster inclusive excellence and health equity
• Promote faculty development in inclusive teaching

4. Cultivate External Partnerships to Support Inclusive Excellence

• Represent the RSOM in University and health system initiatives that impact inclusive excellence
• Work closely with the Chief Health Equity Officer and the Associate Dean for Admissions to advance initiatives on inclusive excellence and health equity
• Cultivate relationships with SUNY, AAMC, and other external organizations to promote inclusive excellence
• Partner with advancement and external agencies to obtain resources for training an inclusive workforce and conducting research on health equity

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. (or equivalent medical degree) and/or Ph.D. in a relevant field of study. Ability to attain NYS License if MD and clinically active.
• A record of outstanding accomplishment in a discipline relevant to the academic mission of the Renaissance School of Medicine.
• Credentials and achievements that merit appointment as a professor or associate professor in the School of Medicine.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to inclusive excellence and reducing health disparities.
• An in-depth understanding of issues and challenges facing a variety of student, faculty, staff, and community populations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in leading programs on inclusive excellence and/or health equity at the national level.
• Proven track record of leading with a data-informed approach and utilizing data to achieve successful outcomes.
• Experience leading culture change to support inclusive excellence.

Application Instructions

All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site (https://support.interfolio.com/) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at [redacted] or [redacted].

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Peter Igarashi, Knapp Endowed Dean at [redacted].

Special Notes:

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure and/or a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Medicine (School of Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Campus Description:

Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

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