Chair of Pediatrics

About the role

The University of Minnesota Medical School invites applications and nominations for a collaborative and transparent academic leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Pediatrician in Chief of the M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital. This leader will align pediatric care across a complex statewide ecosystem and guide a highly collegial group of faculty and staff to advance research, education, and clinical excellence.

The next Chair will join a nationally regarded department and lead through building and enhancing existing partnerships to strengthen care for the most medically complex children, elevate the department’s national and global profile, and expand its impact for the children of Minnesota and beyond.

The University of Minnesota Medical School is one of the largest and most comprehensive medical schools in the country, with campuses in the Twin Cities, Duluth, and St. Cloud. The Department of Pediatrics benefits from its location at the University of Minnesota, the only institution in the country that houses schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, public health, and veterinary medicine on a single campus. The medical school sits within Minnesota’s only land-grant university and is ranked 25th in NIH funding by Blue Ridge Research Rankings. It is a worldwide leader in regenerative medicine, global health, blood and marrow transplant, cancer, diabetes, neonatal health, neurodevelopmental pediatrics, and magnetic resonance imaging.

The Medical School closely collaborates with University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP) and Fairview Health Services, which together operate under the M Health Fairview system. The Department of Pediatrics is comprised of 240 faculty members, 120 residents across pediatrics, internal medicine-pediatrics, and child neurology residency programs, and 18 fellowship programs. Faculty in the Department of Pediatrics practice primarily at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital and the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain and partner with Children’s Minnesota, Hennepin Healthcare, and Gillette Children's Hospital for education, research, and clinical care. The department delivers over 55,000 clinical visits annually across all pediatric specialties and is ranked 10th in the nation in Blue Ridge rankings, receiving over $38 million in NIH funding in 2025. Its combined research and clinical strength have established the Department as an international destination for complex and rare disease pediatric care, while maintaining its commitment to serving the state and beyond.

The Chair of Pediatrics reports to the Dean of the Medical School and EVP for Health Affairs and provides overall leadership for the Department’s clinical, research, and educational programs. The next Chair will work closely with the University, UMP, and M Health Fairview as they navigate new strategic agreement terms. The Department will require a Chair with experience managing in a multi-entity academic health system, keen financial acumen, and experience in aligning academic and clinical priorities in a dynamic health care landscape.

Requirements

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree
• Board-certified in pediatrics
• Eligible for licensure in the state of Minnesota
• Must meet the qualifications for holding a faculty appointment at the University of Minnesota

About the department

Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery.

The mission of the regional campus located in Duluth is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In partnership with CentraCare, the regional campus in St. Cloud offers a wide range of patient experiences throughout students’ education in Greater Minnesota and prepares them to become exceptional clinicians and leaders for rural and immigrant populations.

Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses. A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.