Associate Vice Chair of Faculty Development

About the role

The Associate Vice Chair for Faculty Development is a pivotal senior leadership role within the Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. This role is accountable for appointments and promotions, nomination for national awards/committees/leadership roles, and associated mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of all current and future faculty promotions, appointments, and clinical distinctions within the Department.
• Lead the appointment procedures for associate professors and professors and any distinguished appointments supported through endowed chairs or other mechanisms.
• Chair the Departmental Appointments and Promotions Committee ensuring 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.
• Liaise with the School of Medicine’s Faculty Committee on Appointments and Promotions and the Clinical Distinctions Committee.
• Stay current with national and Emory promotion policies.
• Provide or facilitate mentoring 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 and Support the Department of Pediatrics Committee for Appointments and Promotions review and ensure consistent, equitable evaluation across divisions.
  • Maintain accurate records of all Clinical Distinctions submissions and outcomes.
  • Partner with the Vice Chair of Faculty Development to align Clinical Distinctions with faculty/physician advancement pathways.
  • Serve as a resource to faculty and Division 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 growth for 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 to creative program development in partnership with the Vice Chair of Faculty Development.
• Administrative Duties
  • Maintain accurate data related to Promotions, Appointments, and Clinical Distinctions.
  • Partner with the Vice Chair of Faculty Development to develop streamlined data processes and adjustments to career development programs as needed within the Department.
• Leadership Responsibilities
  • Foster recruitment, retention, and development of faculty.
  • Conduct annual review of direct report(s).
  • Support departmental infrastructure for faculty career development success.

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, Public Health and/or PhD is preferred but not required.
• Five (5) or more years of extensive experience in faculty/physician professional development.
• Proven track record of leadership in an academic setting, preferably within a medical or pediatric department.
• Experience in managing or leading faculty development programs and initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of School of Medicine faculty 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, and developing executive presence.
• Experience building and maintaining partnerships between academic and clinical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately implement and follow institutional policies and procedures set by Emory and Children’s.

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, department leadership, medical school administration, and clinical administration.
• Strong knowledge of School of Medicine faculty appointments, promotions, and tenure processes.
• Ability to lead and manage change initiatives, fostering an environment that embraces innovation and adaptability.
• Experience building and maintaining partnerships between academic and clinical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately implement and follow institutional policies and procedures set by Emory and Children’s.

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