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UC San Diego

Department of Pediatrics, Chair

UC San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Position Overview

Position title:

Department of Pediatrics, ChairSalary range:

The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $250,000-$450,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found

here .Application Window

Open date:

February 22, 2024Next review date:

Sunday, Jun 2, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:

Friday, Feb 21, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.Position Description

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) School of Medicine is committed to academic excellence, and to enhancing access, inclusion, and success of our diverse faculty, staff, and students. UC San Diego is seeking its next Chair of the Department of Pediatrics who will be an inspirational scholar, clinician, and leader with proven administrative experience to work closely with faculty, staff, and administrators within Pediatrics and beyond. The Chair is responsible for the quality of educational, clinical, and scientific programs within the department. This oversight includes the appropriate and optimal use of human, financial, space, and other resources to successfully manage the educational, clinical, and research missions of the department.Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean, School of Medicine, the Chair will be responsible for the Department's overall management, academic planning, budget, personnel, resource allocation, and programs. The Chair is charged with establishing and advancing the Department's strategic direction, hiring and retaining outstanding faculty and staff, advocating for critical resources, and collaborating with internal units.The Chair will lead the planning and development of the Department's academic, clinical, and research portfolio. The Chair must cultivate and apply interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, promoting a culture of inquiry and valuing scholarship in discovery, application, integration, and teaching.This position will have a standard term of five years with annual performance review and goal setting. A formal committee review that includes an external referee occurs every fifth year.The appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate's background and experience. Application materials must be submitted through the UC San Diego online application system. References will be requested from all finalists.Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (required at time of application)

Earned doctoral or advanced degree (e.g. PhD, MD) from an accredited institution.Board certification in Pediatrics and must have or be eligible for a California medical license.10+ year record of professional, scholarly, and educational accomplishments as a faculty member.5+ years of engagement and knowledge of an academic healthcare environment.5+ years of analyzing, planning, and implementing strategic initiatives for an academic unit.3+ years of experience aligning financial, personnel, and space resources to meet operational needs.Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading a large academic research department with multiple subspecialty divisions.Outstanding record with experience as a senior administrator in an academic environment.Organizational management experience leading financial, human resources, and space discussions.Demonstrated leadership in areas contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Successful philanthropic and/or grant generation.Excellent communications skills and the ability to create a compelling narrative to advance the department.Application Requirements

Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Letter of Interest - 500 words or less.Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Summarize your past or potential contributions to diversity.Authorization to Release Form - Complete, sign and upload this form.COVID 19 Statement - Optional.Misc / Additional (Optional)Apply link:

https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03912Help contact:

mbsteele@ucsd.eduAbout UC San Diego

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories.

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