Vice Provost, Health Professions - Military veterans preferred

Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.


Vice Provost, Health Professions

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2025-33088
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Administrative/Office Support
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Overview

The Vice Provost, Health Professions, will be responsible for overall leadership, direction, organization and fiscal oversight of the health profession programs at OHSU. This includes, but is not limited to:

• (1) collaborating with Program Directors to maintain and enhance the education of students to prepare them to health professionals in a changing world;
• (2) maintaining high standards in faculty recruitment, appointments and promotion;
• (3) ensuring the success and mentorship and development of faculty members teaching in the health professions programs;
• (4) maintaining and enhancing the financial health of the health professions programs;
• (5) ensuring strong collaborative relationships with the executive offices at OHSU, Oregon Tech and other partner institutions, and the Deans of the universities’ schools and colleges;
• (6) taking an active leadership role in promoting and building the awareness of the health profession programs at OHSU, across the region, and nationally;
• (7) fostering a student-centered culture that enhances effective teaching, builds strong relationships between students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and promotes leadership development;
• (8) improving student diversity and other DEIB outcomes;
• (9) ensure success of the 30-30-30 Initiative within the health profession programs by increasing (Aim 1) and student diversity (Aim 2.);
• (10) working collaboratively with the Campus for Rural Health, Office of Rural Health, Areas Health Education Centers, and others to promote interest and recruitment in the health professions in Oregon’s rural and underserved areas; and
• (11) exploring the development of new health professions programs to meet the evolving needs of the heath care community across the State.

The successful candidate will be both an experienced academic leader with a strategic vision for addressing the healthcare needs of Oregon, and someone who possesses the skills to translate that vision into action. Moreover, through their experience, the candidate will have a clear and articulate understanding of the contemporary needs and approaches to addressing the healthcare needs of the State. In addition to an earned doctorate or equivalent, the successful candidate must possess a high level of financial and managerial acumen, and the proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other senior leaders, faculty, staff, students, and alumni. The successful candidate will also have experience working with state legislative bodies, academic partner institutions, and other external constituents. The successful candidate will possess a clear understanding of the importance of diversity for an academic health center, and the ability and skill to help lead the institution towards achieving its strategic goals for diversity.

Preference will be given to candidates who can hold the rank of Professor at OHSU.

The successful candidate will comply with all relevant OHSU training and compliance expectations, including the Code of Conduct; OHSU Integrity; Respect in the Workplace; HIPAA/FERPA, and applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to the position and OHSU as a whole.

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