Division Chief – Endocrinology and Metabolism

Division Chief – Endocrinology and Metabolism

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized academic medical center and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of Division Chief of Endocrinology and Metabolism in the Department of Internal Medicine. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity at a world‑class institution located in the heart of downtown Chicago.

We seek a visionary and collaborative leader to build upon a strong foundation and drive the next phase of clinical, academic, and research excellence. The Division Chief will be responsible for advancing the Division’s strategic goals, enhancing its clinical operations, and supporting its research and education missions.

• Provide strategic, innovative, and operational leadership for the Division.
• Foster a culture of excellence in clinical care, research, education, and faculty development.
• Grow clinical programs, expand interdisciplinary collaborations, and improve patient access and experience.
• Support faculty recruitment, retention, mentoring, and academic advancement.
• Strengthen and expand academic partnerships, including the fellowship program co‑sponsored with John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County.

• Board certified in Endocrinology, with an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent.
• Eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Strong track record of leadership in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, research, and mentorship.
• Ability to cultivate a positive, inclusive, and forward‑thinking team culture.

The Division of Endocrinology is home to a busy, high‑quality clinical practice with a dedicated clinic site, advanced ultrasound technology, experienced nurse practitioners, clinical diabetes educators, and multidisciplinary partnerships with surgery, neurosurgery, ENT, oncology, and other specialties. The Division maintains a strong academic presence with active involvement in medical education and clinical research.

Rush is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation, known for its leadership in patient care, medical education, research, and health equity. With a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, Rush offers outstanding resources and institutional support for leaders committed to driving excellence in academic medicine.

Rush University System for Health (Rush) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous regional outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We are committed to fostering and sustaining a climate and culture wherein all staff, faculty, patients, and students thrive.

We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16‑year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this.

We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but…