Dean, School of Medicine, Columbia

Dean, School of Medicine – Columbia

The University of South Carolina (USC) invites nominations, inquiries, and applications for the position of Dean, School of Medicine, Columbia. The university seeks an exceptional individual to provide leadership and direction for the school of medicine as it continues to expand its footprint on the Health Sciences Campus in Columbia, S.C.

USC’s School of Medicine Columbia serves the people of South Carolina and beyond through exemplary biomedical education, transformative research, and compassionate care for all. The School of Medicine has served the community for nearly 50 years and is the crown jewel intellectually, scientifically, and instructionally for the University of South Carolina.

On February 25, 2025, the USC broke ground on a Health Sciences Campus that will redefine the future of health care education and research during a ceremony at the site of its new School of Medicine Columbia. This cutting‑edge, 300,000‑square‑foot-plus medical education and research facility will be part of USC’s transformative $300+ million Health Sciences Campus.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Provost, the dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Medicine (SOMC) and is a key member of USC’s academic leadership team. The dean is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the academic mission and for achieving the school’s strategic priorities, enabling the school to fulfill its mission into the future.

• M.D., a strong research portfolio, and the ability to secure tenure at the rank of full professor.

• At least 7 years of progressive administrative experience.

• Experience with accreditation and understanding of allied health programs and translational research.

• Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships, enhance research, and provide strategic leadership to a medical school.

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting the University of South Carolina in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Nominations and application materials should be directed to Shelley Feather and/or Jeremy Duff from Greenwood Asher & Associates at USC Dean of Medicine. Application materials should include:

• A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position
• A current résumé/curriculum vitae

Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

Shelley Feather
Senior Executive Search Consultant
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Jeremy Duff
Vice President of Executive Search
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The University of South Carolina is an Affer­matic Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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