Child Abuse Pediatrics – Division Head

About the role

The Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time non-tenure-eligible Associate Professor or Professor for the role of Division Head in the Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics. The Division Head in the Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics is responsible for all patient care, research, education, advocacy and administrative aspects of the division's work. As the leader of the division, the Division Head serves a critical role in defining and executing the division's strategic imperatives in the clinical, research, education, and advocacy domains that work toward identification and prevention of child abuse.

Responsibilities

• Guide the division’s clinical needs and the potential for continued or expanded partnerships.
• Serve as the leader for all research activities and be responsible for growing the division's research profile.
• Support a culture of educational excellence and ensure faculty participation in the division’s child abuse fellowship program as well as the institutions’ medical education training programs.
• Act as the representative in interactions with department leadership, hospital administration, external groups, and donors.
• Oversight of divisional operational, philanthropic, and grant funding in partnership with the Division Administrator.

Requirements

• Outstanding clinical and teaching skills.
• Board-certified in child abuse pediatrics.

Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be board-certified in child abuse pediatrics. Salary is commensurate with rank and experience.

Benefits

Northwestern University provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

Pay

The expected base pay range for this position is $298,230 to $353,622.

Schedule

The start date is negotiable, and the position will remain open until filled.