Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine

Position Overview

The Robert Larner, M.D., College of Medicine (LCOM) at the University of Vermont (UVM) seeks an accomplished physician leader to serve as the Chair of Emergency Medicine. The Chair will also lead the Emergency Medicine Service Line for UVM Health, overseeing emergency care across Vermont and northern New York, from a tertiary Level 1 Trauma Center to critical‑access hospitals.

LCOM partners closely with the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC)—the state’s only tertiary academic medical center—to advance innovative clinical care, research, and education. UVM Health is an integrated academic health system with six hospitals and extensive outpatient services, serving communities across Vermont and northern New York.

The incoming Chair will inherit a growing department committed to clinical excellence, education, research, and community engagement. Reporting jointly to the LCOM Dean and the President and CEO of UVM Health Medical Group, the Chair will guide continued growth and impact.

• M.D., D.O., or equivalent; board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

• Eligible for medical licensure in Vermont and New York.

• Credentials appropriate for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (Clinical Scholar or Tenure pathway).

• Proven experience in recruiting, mentoring, and supporting diverse faculty across all career stages.

• Demonstrated leadership in educational settings, clinical operations, and research advancement.

• Ability to oversee a high‑volume, multisite clinical enterprise spanning rural and critical‑access environments.

• Commitment to inclusive leadership and collaboration toward successful outcomes.

• Advanced value‑based care markets and rural health systems expertise.

• Strong understanding of rural emergency care and population health.

• Experience designing innovative approaches to high‑quality care across diverse clinical settings.

Screening of complete applications begins immediately and continues until the search is complete. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters, names/contact information for three references, and a Our Common Ground and Professionalism Statement should be submitted through the Isaacson, Miller website:
Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine | Isaacson, Miller.

The anticipated salary range is $583,991 – $672,888. This range reflects combined total compensation from UVM and UVM Health Medical Group. Additional components may be offered.

Burlington, Vermont, United States.

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who grasp complexity, effectively solve problems, and communicate skillfully while maintaining ethical conduct. Members of the UVM community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground:
Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and these values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.

Applicants are required to submit a separate statement detailing how they would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and Professionalism. UVM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

Employment is subject to a successful background check.