Institute Director, Eli Coleman Institute for Sexual and Gender Health
University of Minnesota Medical School
University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota Medical School invites nominations and applications for a visionary leader to serve as Director of the Eli Coleman Institute for Sexual and Gender Health (ISGH). This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the world’s premier academic institutes dedicated to advancing sexual and gender health through research, clinical innovation, education, and public policy. The Director will also hold the prestigious Endowed Academic Chair in Sexual Health, reflecting the University’s deep and sustained commitment to this critical field.

This is a tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. We are seeking an accomplished scholar and strategic thinker with demonstrated excellence in research, education, and policy leadership related to sexual or gender health. The ideal candidate will bring a nuanced understanding of the political, social, and scientific landscapes that shape this field and will be adept at building alliances across disciplines, sectors, and communities to drive meaningful impact.

The Director will set and execute a bold, inclusive vision for ISGH and oversee its internationally recognized clinical services, dynamic research portfolio, innovative educational programming, and policy engagement. The Director will champion equity, justice, and scientific rigor while guiding a multidisciplinary team committed to transforming health outcomes for populations across Minnesota and beyond.

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Evidence of leadership in the field of gender and/or sexuality.
• Demonstrated potential for obtaining federal or other peer-reviewed funding.
• An established track record of scholarly activity including publications and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an academic healthcare setting.

Pay and Benefits
Compensation for this role is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The base salary for an associate professor is $137,155 and the base salary for a full professor is $179,281. There is a $30,000 leadership augmentation on top of base salary for this role, with annual bonuses up to $23,000. 

APPLICATION PROCESS
ISGH is being assisted in this search by Ruth Shoemaker Wood, PhD and Susan Kart, PhD of DSG | Storbeck. Inquiries and nominations may be sent in confidence to the search team at: UMN_DirectorISGH@dsgco.com.

The search committee will begin reviewing materials immediately. Requested application materials include a letter of interest and a CV, which should be uploaded here: https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/22580

Ruth Shoemaker Wood, PhD
Managing Director

Susan Kart, PhD
Senior Associate

UMN_DirectorISGH@dsgco.com

The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, University of Minnesota, 274 McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455, (612) 624-9547, eoaa@umn.edu. Website at www.eoaa.umn.edu.