Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Rowan-Virtua SOM

About the role

This position will serve as the Chairperson of the Department of Pediatrics at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine. Reporting directly to the Vice-Dean for Clinical Affairs, the Chairperson will lead the Department in achieving excellence in teaching, research, patient care, administrative services, and community activities.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Leads the Department toward excellence in teaching, research, patient care delivery, administrative services, and community activities.
• Communication: Communicates the mission, vision, and values of the University, School, and Department to faculty and staff.
• Motivation: Motivates and develops faculty and staff by accurately assessing and addressing their strengths, weaknesses, and developmental needs.
• Academic Oversight: Oversees the provision and management of direct patient care at various settings, works closely with Medical Directors, and ensures adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Academic Development: Ensures adequate faculty effort and oversight for medical education programs, maintains accreditation, and supports faculty in research and scholarly activity.
• Organizational Development: Participates in strategic planning, fosters contractual relationships, and evaluates processes to improve organizational performance.
• Administrative Management: Develops and manages the Department's budget, directs grant writing, recruits and retains high-quality faculty and staff, and conducts performance appraisals.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) or Medical Degree (M.D.)
• AOA or ABMS Board Certification in Pediatrics
• Prior experience in management roles, academic, and professional experience necessary to qualify at the rank of Professor (preferred) or Associate Professor
• Experience in leading departmental leadership positions, involvement in regional/national organizations, coaching, teaching experience, research experience, publications, peer recognition, reputation, patient satisfaction, and advanced degree with experience
• Experience as principal investigator of federal, foundation, or state grants preferred
• Valid NJ Medical License

Benefits

Comprehensive NJ State health, dental, and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents attending Rowan University, Glassboro.