President
Job Details
- Description
The Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute of Health Professions (IHP) seeks an accomplished, nationally recognized academic leader to serve as its next President. As part of MGH and the only degree-granting entity within the Mass General Brigham health system (MGB), the MGH IHP is a Boston-based, regionally accredited institution of higher education at the intersection of health professions education and cutting-edge practice and research. IHP is a graduate focused institution and as such, has a unique student body. The IHP's primary goal is to be MGB's primary workforce development partner.
The IHP seeks an exceptional individual with the vision and capacity to lead the IHP’s dedicated and innovative community. The new President will be accountable to the IHP’s Board of Trustees and under MGB’s management structure will report to Dr. David Brown, President, Academic Medical Centers, MGB. The IHP’s current President, Dr. Paula Milone-Nuzzo, is retiring after eight years of extraordinary service and outcomes.
The IHP stands as a beacon of innovation and excellence in health professions education, uniquely positioned within the Mass General Brigham health system. With nearly 1700 students enrolled between the School of Nursing and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and 175 faculty members, the IHP equips future health professionals and scientists to lead in education, clinical practice, research, and community engagement.
The ideal candidate for the IHP presidency should possess a doctoral degree (sufficient to earn the rank of professor), including PhD, MD, DO, doctorate in education, a clinical discipline, or a related field and extensive experience in leadership, particularly in academic and administrative operations. The candidate must demonstrate innovative leadership, effective consensus-building, and exceptional communication skills. Furthermore, they should be adept at strategic planning, organizational development, and advocating for the IHP’s needs within the MGB System and with other partners.
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include a CV/resume and a letter of interest as separate documents. Review of applications has begun and will continue until the position is filled.
Please direct all applications, nominations, and inquiries to the WittKieffer consultants assisting the IHP with this recruitment, preferably via e-mail, to cburke@wittkieffer.com.
The MGH Institute of Health Professions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. The IHP welcomes nominations and applications from individuals who would bring diversity of experience, thought, and practice to the Institute’s research, teaching, and clinical missions. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
- Posted On
- 6/26/2025
- Job Type
- Nursing School Staff/Administrators
- School/Institution
- MGH Institute of Health Professions
- Job Location
- Boston, MA