Vice Dean of Healthy Aging

About the role

The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (JCESOM) at Marshall University, in partnership with Marshall Health Network (MHN), seeks an accomplished and visionary physician (MD/DO) or scientist (PhD) to serve as the Vice Dean of Healthy Aging. This senior leadership role will advance a comprehensive strategy to improve health outcomes, research, education, and community engagement focused on aging populations across Appalachia and beyond. The Vice Dean will lead the development of innovative clinical, educational, and research initiatives that promote healthy aging, address the complexities of geriatric care, and position Marshall as a national leader in aging and longevity science.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of aging care and research in a region with significant need and opportunity. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing innovative solutions that improve longevity, quality of life, and health equity for aging populations.

The Vice Dean of Healthy Aging will report to the Dean of the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. The successful candidate will also have a faculty appointment in the appropriate department and have a dotted line to that respective department chair. The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership across Marshall University and Marshall Health Network.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a system-wide vision and strategic plan for healthy aging across Marshall University aligned with the mission MHN.
• Establish Marshall as a regional and national leader in gerontology and healthy aging initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate aging-focused priorities across clinical care, research, and education.
• Partner with clinical departments to enhance geriatric care delivery models, including primary care, specialty care, and community-based services.
• Support development of innovative care models addressing chronic disease, frailty, cognitive decline, and social determinants of health.
• Promote interdisciplinary approaches to care for older adults.
• Expand and support a robust portfolio of aging-related research, including translational, clinical, and population health studies.
• Foster collaborations across departments, institutions, and external partners.
• Pursue federal, state, and philanthropic funding opportunities focused on aging and longevity.
• Provide strategic and operational oversight of the Gerontology/Geriatrics Fellowship Program, ensuring program excellence, accreditation compliance, and alignment with institutional priorities.
• Collaborate with program leadership to enhance curriculum development, clinical training experiences, and scholarly activity.
• Support recruitment, mentorship, and career development of fellows pursuing careers in geriatrics and aging-related disciplines.
• Advance geriatric education across undergraduate medical education, graduate medical education, and continuing professional development.
• Develop and expand training pathways, including new fellowships or certificates in aging-related fields.
• Strengthen partnerships with community organizations, long-term care facilities, and public health entities.
• Lead initiatives addressing rural aging populations and health disparities in Appalachia.
• Promote programs that support aging in place, caregiver support,