Institute/Center Director-Management
Michigan State University

Job Info

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Job no: 821179
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: Health Sciences
Department: Health Sciences EVP 40001123
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Health Care Professional, Research/Scientific, Academic Management, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Working/Functional Title

Cancer Center Director

Position Summary

About the HFH-MSU Cancer Center: Henry Ford Health, one of the nation's leading integrated academic health systems providing innovative, quality care for more than 100 years, and Michigan State University, focusing on advancing the common good for more than 160 years, are joining forces to transform health care. This unique partnership, is a catalyst for change, reimagining how we think about, innovate, and deliver health and wellness. Our goal is to set a new standard for how individuals and communities experience health care across the state of Michigan and the nation. Through a robust cancer center, joint research enterprise, and a focus on academic medical and health education of the future, this partnership will work to fight the health disparities that plague our most vulnerable communities, rural and urban.

About the Director: The inaugural Director will affirm the value and uniqueness of the HFH-MSU Cancer Center and build on the combined strengths of its two world-class constituent institutions. The Director will actively engage researchers, clinicians, faculty, staff, trainees, community partners, and other key stakeholders to creatively and collaboratively leverage the Center's potential. The Director will also help elevate the Center's reputational achievement in research, education, and clinical service, while continuing to emphasize diversity, health equity, and inclusion. The Director will be a well-respected clinician and/or scientist with significant leadership and managerial experience, preferably within an NCI-designated cancer center or its matrixed cancer program, encompassing recruiting, management, and financial responsibilities. The Director will have national recognition in oncology, as evidenced by NCI/NIH and other relevant funding sources, as well as involvement in academic societies at national and international levels. The Director will also have a track-record of progressive administrative leadership experience, preferably in a research-intensive institute or academic setting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

The Director must have an earned and relevant doctoral terminal degree, including an MD or DO and/or a PhD. The Director must also possess a sustained record of peer reviewed publications and funding (preferably NCI) that is commensurate with appointment as a Full Professor at Michigan State University.

Required Application Materials

HFH-MSU Health Sciences has retained the services of the executive search firm Korn Ferry. Applicants should submit the following two documents (in two separate PDFs) to Dr. Josh Ward (Josh.Ward@KornFerry.com). For priority consideration, please apply by November 7, 2022.

1. An up-to-date and detailed curriculum vitae.
2. A brief (2-4 pages) letter of interest describing why you are interested in the role of Cancer Center Director at HFH-MSU Health Sciences, why you would be successful based on your professional experience, why now is a good time for you to consider this opportunity, and a statement regarding your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Together-we-will StatementThe university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/Review of Applications Begins On

11/07/2022

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Oct 17, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 17, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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