Open Leadership Searches

THE OPPORTUNITY
The UK College of Medicine seeks a visionary chair with a successful record of achievement in academic research in neuroscience or appropriately related fields. Exceptional accomplishments as a researcher and academician are a must, as the chair’s duties will include continuing the research program as well as supervising and maintaining academic activities.

SCOPE OF ROLE
As an oversight position, the chair of neuroscience will ensure that department faculty work in conjunction with one another and with other groups across the college and campus, sharing research resources whenever possible. This will also include administrative, teaching, laboratory, and mentoring support. The chair will work closely to maximize the net yield of each project and avoid separation or duplication of work in multiple isolated units.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Grow the department research faculty and research portfolio and provide oversight for the department’s research portfolio.
• Facilitate faculty mentoring in research.
• Facilitate an environment of collaborative research and conduct, including maintaining records of accomplishments and facilitating the acquisition of external funding.
• Continue their independent research in line with the goals of the department.
• Publish in peer-reviewed literature as an author and co-author.
• Provide oversight for the department’s educational portfolio.
• Participate in and advocate for quality teaching programs for all learners within the department.
• Assign faculty to teaching roles and manage the distribution of educational assignments among faculty.
• Mentor faculty in various professorial series and oversee the academic development and productivity of the department.

For full details and consideration for this position, click here: Chair of Neuroscience Prospectus for the full job prospectus.

Interested applicants should apply through the job posting, found at this link https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/565095. Please include curriculum vita and cover letter when prompted in the application process.

Confidential inquiries, nominations and expressions of interest can be directed to search committee chairs:

• John Gensel, co-chair of the search committee at gensel.1@uky.edu
• Doug Andres, co-chair of the search advisory committee at douglas.andres@uky.edu

This posting will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.

All applications will be handled in a secure, sensitive, and confidential manner.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs & Development, Campus Integration. This senior leadership role within the College of Medicine is responsible for advancing innovative, high-quality educational programs that connect and unify all College of Medicine campuses. The role also plays a pivotal part in enhancing the academic and professional development of faculty, medical students, residents, and fellows through strategic support and programming across all campuses.

Requirements

• Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience in developing, delivering, or evaluating medical education curricula
• Proven commitment to educational leadership and faculty development Experience working in multi-campus or distributed academic systems
• Eligibility for Kentucky medical licensure (as applicable)
• Applicants should include an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae. and cover letter. Applications will be accepted through December 14, 2025. Link to apply: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/603159
• Demonstrated leadership in academic medical education, with the ability to develop and implement innovative, high-quality educational programs across multiple campuses.
• Strong understanding of faculty development principles and practices, including onboarding, mentoring, and professional growth.
• Proven ability to foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including faculty, campus leaders, clinical partners, and academic departments. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and promote engagement across geographically distributed teams. Strategic thinking and organizational skills to lead cross-campus initiatives and manage complex projects aligned with institutional goals.
• Experience in managing budgets, allocating resources, and pursuing external funding to support educational initiatives.
• Knowledge of faculty appointment, promotion, and tenure processes, particularly within academic medical education settings.
• Ability to lead continuous quality improvement efforts and assess program outcomes effectively.
• Familiarity with educational research, program evaluation, and data-informed decision-making.
• Commitment to advancing integrated learning environments across all College of Medicine campuses.

Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership in academic medical education, with the ability to develop and implement innovative, high-quality educational programs across multiple campuses.
• Strong understanding of faculty development principles and practices, including onboarding, mentoring, and professional growth.
• Proven ability to foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including faculty, campus leaders, clinical partners, and academic departments. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and promote engagement across geographically distributed teams. Strategic thinking and organizational skills to lead cross-campus initiatives and manage complex projects aligned with institutional goals.
• Experience in managing budgets, allocating resources, and pursuing external funding to support educational initiatives.
• Knowledge of faculty appointment, promotion, and tenure processes, particularly within academic medical education settings.
• Ability to lead continuous quality improvement efforts and assess program outcomes effectively.
• Familiarity with educational research, program evaluation, and data-informed decision-making.
• Commitment to advancing integrated learning environments across all College of Medicine campuses.

Please direct questions or inquiries to Courtney Tomblinson, MD (tomblinson@uky.edu), Associate Dean for Faculty Development, UK College of Medicine, Office of Faculty Affairs and Development.