Associate Vice Chair of Faculty Development

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Description

Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics (Emory) isseekingan innovative and strategic leader to serve as theAssociateVice Chair for Faculty Development.

TheAssociateVice Chair for Faculty Developmentis a pivotal senior leadership role.This role is accountable for appointmentsand promotions,nominationfor national awards/committees/leadership roles,and associatedmentoring.The Associate Vice Chair of Faculty Development willlead the oversight and advancementforseniorappointments and promotions for all faculty within the Department of Pediatrics, including clinicians, PhD researchers, and educators.This individualwill report to the Vice Chair of FacultyDevelopment wherethe two roles will collaboratively foster a culture of career growth,support faculty and physicians in their career development andprofessionalism as well as engage in creativeprogram development.The Associate Vice ChairofFaculty Development willbe responsible fororganizing and leading the effort in submissionsofsenior appointments(Associate Professor, Professor, and Professor Emeritus), promotions, and tenure packages for review, including leading the Department of Pediatrics Appointments and Promotions Committee. In addition, the Associate Vice ChairofFaculty Development will oversee the clinical distinctions processand award/committee nominationsensuring criteria, reviews, and recommendations align with the School of Medicine policies and support equitable recognition of all types of faculty development, recognizing the importance of our tripartite mission of clinical excellence, education, and research/discovery science. This leader will inspire and extend the Department of PediatricsChair/Pediatrician-in-Chief visionacrossEmory and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ensuring alignment with organizational goals and promoting a culture of collaboration, belonging, and continuous improvement supporting faculty who thrive throughout their career.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in academic pediatrics, with a proventrack recordof leadership in faculty development and administration. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as this individual willwork with the Vice ChairofFaculty Development toserve as a liaison betweenfaculty,department leadership,medical school administration, andclinical administrationwhenrelevant,andadvocating for faculty needs.

Reporting Relationships

Reports To:•Vice Chair of Faculty DevelopmentDirect Reports:

• Program Director, Associateof Faculty Development

• Program Director, Assistantof Faculty Development

• Senior Program Coordinator

Key Relationships

• Executive Administrator and Vice Chair for Administration (Emory)

• Division Chiefs

• Emory Chairs of Departments that have Pediatric Institute employees

• Emory School of Medicine Office of Faculty Academic Affairs and Professional Development

• Executive Vice Chair for Research for Department of Pediatrics/Chief Research Officerfor Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

• Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Human Resources(as needed)

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Appointments & Promotions Leadership:

• Maintain awareness of all current and future facultypromotions,appointments, and clinical distinctionswithin the Department.

• Lead the appointment procedures for associate professors and professorsand any distinguished appointments supported through endowed chairs or other mechanisms.

• Chair the Departmental Appointmentsand PromotionsCommitteeensuring alignment with institutional standards and leading the senior promotions process

• Oversee faculty promotion and tenure processes including advisement, packet reviews, CV workshops, and preparation of promotion materials.

• Liaisewith the School of Medicine’s Faculty Committee on Appointments and Promotions and theClinical Distinctions Committee

• Stay current with national and Emory promotion policies.

• Provide orfacilitatementoring tailored to promotion and tenure requirements

• Implement Process improvements related to Promotions, Appointments and Clinical Distinctions as needed.

Clinical Distinctions

• Coordinate the annual Clinical Distinctions cycle, including communication of timelines and requirements.

• Lead andSupportthe Department of Pediatrics Committeefor Appointments and Promotionsreview and ensure consistent,equitableevaluation across divisions.

• Maintainaccuraterecords of all Clinical Distinctions submissions and outcomes.

• Partner with the Vice ChairofFaculty Developmentto align Clinical Distinctions with faculty/physicianadvancement pathways.

• Serve as a resource to facultyandDivision Chiefs on eligibility, criteria, and documentation. Ensure Clinical Distinctions criteria and reviews align with Emory and departmental standards.

Faculty Development

• Foster a culture of career growthfor faculty and physicians, working closely with both the Emory and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta resources and teams

• Support faculty and physicians in their career development and professionalism

• Contribute tocreative program developmentin partnership with the Vice Chair of Faculty Development.

Administrative Duties

• Maintainaccuratedata related to Promotions, Appointments, and Clinical Distinctions

• Partner with the Vice Chair of Faculty Development todevelop streamlined data processesand adjustments to career development programs as needed within the Department.

Advice and Support to Chair of Pediatrics and Pediatrician in Chief

• Assist the Chair/PIC in fostering an environment that values and promotes faculty engagement and success by serving asadepartmental advocate for investment and improvement in these efforts.

• Contribute to strategic planning, governance, and decision-making processes within the Department.

• Provide annual summaries of promotions, appointments, and clinical distinctions to the Chair/PIC

• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality.

• Undertakeadditionalresponsibilities as assigned by the Chair and Pediatrician in Chief to support the department.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Foster recruitment, retention, and development of faculty.

• Conduct annual review of direct report(s)

• Betheleader voice inappropriate meetingswhen it pertains to matters of facultyappointments, promotionreadiness and support, and clinical distinctions

• Support departmental infrastructure for faculty career development success.

Candidate Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO) or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.

• Board Certification in Pediatrics or a Pediatric Subspecialty.

• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Georgia.

• Meet eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of Children’s professional staff.

• An advanced degree in Medical Education, Business, Health Administration, PublicHealthand/or PhD is preferred but notrequired.

• Eligible for an appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor at the Emory University School of Medicine

Experience and Skills

• Five (5) or more years of extensive experience in faculty/physician professional development.

• Proventrack recordof leadership in an academic setting, preferably within a medical or pediatric department. Experience in managing or leading faculty development programs and initiatives.

• Strong knowledge ofSchool of Medicinefaculty appointments, promotions, and tenure processes.

• Demonstrated success in faculty development, mentorship, and fostering academic excellence.

• Ability to lead and manage change initiatives, fostering an environment that embraces innovation and adaptability.

• An experienced academic and operational leader with vision, enthusiasm, anddevelopingexecutive presence.

• Experience building andmaintainingpartnerships between academic and clinical stakeholders.

• Demonstratedability to accurately implement and follow institutional policies and proceduresset by Emory and Children’s

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

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