Vice Chair of Faculty Development
About the role
The Vice Chair for Faculty Development serves as a senior leader in the Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, overseeing and advancing development initiatives for all faculty, including clinicians, researchers, and educators. This role supports continuous growth, career satisfaction, engagement, and excellence in the tripartite mission of patient care, education, and research/discovery.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead faculty development initiatives including CV preparation, mentoring, onboarding, workshops, and the Annual Awards Ceremony.
Work with both Emory and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to identify potential gaps in career development and collaboratively work to develop new initiatives.
Create and lead the Faculty Development Committee and oversee:
Faculty pipeline development through UME, GME, CME, and PhD research pathways
New faculty onboarding
Mentoring
Website content
Awards and recognitions
Educator and researcher faculty development
Facilitate workshops and connect faculty to School of Medicine development programs.
Oversee the Department Awards and Recognitions program, including the nomination process for awards external to the department on a university and national level.
Track trends and needs to evolve faculty development programs through data.
Partner with physician and research leaders, the vice chairs for the Department, and Children’s leadership to provide input as needed for educational events/journal clubs/ etc.
Oversee the career pathway planning infrastructure (C3PO) supporting pipeline development and faculty academic careers through coordination of mentorship and research training and engagement.
Collect and assess centralized data on success of all identified activities.
Stay current with national trends and Emory faculty-related policies and procedures, acting as a liaison between the Department of Pediatrics and the School of Medicine.
Identify internal and external awards to celebrate physician contributions and accomplishments.
Lead and facilitate workshops and seminars on professional development and connect faculty to the School of Medicine programs and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta focused on career development.
Advise the Chair on faculty complaints and behavioral issues ensuring a supportive and fair process that follows the School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (as relevant) guidance.
Working in partnership with the School of Medicine Dean’s office and Children’s Human Resources where appropriate, conduct discreet investigations where appropriate into faculty misconduct allegations and propose resolution strategies to the Chair.
Engage with faculty members as required, acting as a negotiator or mediator to resolve conflicts effectively.
Directly oversee the compilation and composition of the Emory Annual Report, ensuring accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Maintain accurate records of faculty development activities, including attendance, feedback, and outcomes.
Present clear, development outcomes data and adjustments to career development programs as needed.
Advice and Support to Chair of Pediatrics and Pediatrician in Chief Serve on the Chair/Pediatrician-in-Chief’s Cabinet as Vice Chair of Faculty Development.
Participate in strategic manpower and recruitment planning, assisting division chiefs and program leaders where appropriate.
Contribute to strategic planning, governance, and decision-making processes within the Department.
Annually review departmental achievements in faculty development with the Chair.
Maintain regular communication with the Department Chair to discuss faculty development concerns and program goals.
Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Chair and Pediatrician in Chief to support the department.
Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality.
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.
Eligible for an appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor at the Emory University School of Medicine.
Seven (7) 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.
Demonstrated success in faculty development, conflict resolution, mentorship, and fostering academic excellence.
Leverage a strong background in academic research to advance scholarly productivity, support career progression, and create opportunities for growth.
Extensive experience in designing and implementing faculty development strategies, including mentoring, professional development, and career advancement programs.
Ability to lead and manage change initiatives, fostering an environment that embraces innovation and adaptability.
National recognition for contributions to academic and/or clinical professional development, with leadership roles in professional organizations or scholarly publications.
An experienced academic and operational leader with vision, enthusiasm, and executive presence.
Experience building and maintaining partnerships between academic and clinical stakeholders.
A strategic leader who can establish an inspiring vision, committed to growing and developing faculty to help achieve recognition and prestige through the success of their work.
A passionate communicator who possesses high energy, enthusiasm, and a professional demeanor.
A confident leader with business skills who knows how to achieve challenging performance goals in complex, evolving environments, including balancing their own strengths and weaknesses.
A mentor with strong skills to nurture the development of faculty.
An individual who is comfortable utilizing data to make decisions or tell a story to improve faculty development operations and strategy.
An approachable and enthusiastic leader who is accessible and visible.
An effective decision-maker who identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses proven approaches for choosing a course of action.