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The Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University ("VHS") seeks a visionary leader to serve as the inaugural Executive Director of the Joan P. Brock Institute for Nutrition Science and Health (the "Institute"). This is an exciting opportunity to shape a groundbreaking institute at one of the nation's most respected health sciences organizations, an institute prepared to lead the future of medicine through education, research and community outreach in sound nutrition and lifestyle innovation.
Old Dominion University (the "University") has announced the establishment of the Joan P. Brock Institute for Nutrition Science and Health to serve as a multidisciplinary hub that integrates sound nutrition and lifestyle medicine into medical and health professions education, basic and translational research, clinical innovation and community health. The Institute will redefine how nutrition and lifestyle medicine are taught, studied, and practiced. It will unite faculty and students across most disciplines – preparing future healthcare providers who understand the power of food and lifestyle in preventing and treating disease. Through education, research, and community partnerships, the Institute will:
- Equip future healthcare providers with the tools to counsel patients and communities on healthy living,
- Advance discoveries linking nutrition, lifestyle and chronic disease prevention,
- Enhance patient care through personalized, evidence-based approaches,
- Engage communities to change behavior, improve food access and health equity,
- Inspire collaboration across healthcare, academic, and community partners.
This is the second recent transformative gift provided by Ms. Brock to advance the academic, health, wellness and research ecosystem in Hampton Roads and beyond, following the naming of the Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University just one year ago.
In addition to being a nationally recognized expert in nutrition science and lifestyle medicine, the ideal candidate for the position should be a collaborative bridge-builder, an outstanding listener, and a seasoned communicator. Because of the community-based nature of ODU, the executive director should embody a commitment to community service and value/prioritize community engagement. The capacity to engage donors, while possessing superlative management/financial acumen and a proven track record in successful recruitment of faculty and non-faculty leaders, is essential.
Qualified candidates will possess an M.D., M.D./PhD, Ph.D. or an equivalent medical degree, board certification in the candidate's specialty/discipline by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties, when applicable, and academic credentials that will warrant appointment as an endowed full professor.
For confidential nominations or expressions of interest, please contact the search consultant team of Kimberly Smith, Ashley Rittgers, and Fayth Hoecker at fhoecker@wittkieffer.com.
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