Associate Vice Chair of Faculty Development

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** Description*
* Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics (Emory) is seeking an innovative and strategic leader to serve as the Associate Vice Chair for Faculty Development.

The Associate Vice Chair for Faculty Development is a pivotal senior leadership role. This role is accountable for appointments and promotions, nomination for national awards/committees/leadership roles, and associated mentoring.  The Associate Vice Chair of Faculty Development will lead the oversight and advancement for senior appointments and promotions for all faculty within the Department of Pediatrics, including clinicians, PhD researchers, and educators.  

This individual will report to the Vice Chair of Faculty Development where the two roles will collaboratively foster a culture of career growth, support faculty and physicians in their career development and professionalism as well as engage in creative program development.  The Associate Vice Chair of Faculty Development will be responsible for organizing and leading the effort in submissions of senior appointments (Associate Professor, Professor, and Professor Emeritus), promotions, and tenure packages for review, including leading the Department of Pediatrics Appointments and Promotions Committee.

In addition, the Associate Vice Chair of Faculty Development will oversee the clinical distinctions process and award/committee nominations ensuring criteria, reviews, and recommendations align with the School of Medicine policies and support equitable recognition of all types of faculty development, recognizing the importance of our tripartite mission of clinical excellence, education, and research/discovery science.
This leader will inspire and extend the Department of Pediatrics Chair/Pediatrician-in-Chief vision across Emory and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta ensuring alignment with organizational goals and promoting a culture of collaboration, belonging, and continuous improvement supporting faculty who thrive throughout their career. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in academic pediatrics, with a proven track record of leadership in faculty development and administration.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as this individual will work with the Vice Chair of Faculty Development to serve as a liaison between faculty, department leadership, medical school administration, and clinical administration when relevant,  and advocating for faculty needs.

** Reporting Relationships*
* Reports To:

- Vice Chair of Faculty Development

Direct Reports:

+ Program Director, Associate of Faculty Development

+ Program Director, Assistant of Faculty Development

+ Senior Program Coordinator

** Key Relationships*
* + Executive Administrator and Vice Chair for Administration (Emory)

+ Division Chiefs

+ Emory Chairs of Departments that have Pediatric Institute employees

+ Emory School of Medicine Office of Faculty Academic Affairs and Professional Development

+ Executive Vice Chair for Research for Department of Pediatrics/Chief Research Officer for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

+ Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Human Resources  _(as needed)_

** Principal

Duties & Responsibilities *
* ** Appointments & Promotions Leadership:*
* + 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…