Dermatology Department Chair - Research & Education Leader

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 667,000 - 1,051,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Northwestern University seeks a visionary Chair of Dermatology to oversee clinical, research, academic, and administrative affairs of the department. The role includes building world‑class translational and outcomes research programs and ensuring robust residency and fellowship programs.

The Chair will report to key university and medical system leaders, collaborate across Northwestern Medicine, and guide strategic plans consistent with Feinberg and university goals. Start date negotiable.

Qualifications

• MD/MD-PhD or equivalent education from LCME-accredited school.
• Board-certified in Dermatology; eligible for professor appointment.
• Experience leading an academic dermatology department with funded research and administrative oversight.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical, research, academic, and administrative affairs of the department.
• Build and maintain translational, clinical, and outcomes research programs.
• Foster cross-department collaborations and successful residency and fellowship programs.
• Maintain financial solvency and compliance within the department.
• Serve on Feinberg Executive Committee and university committees as requested.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Mentoring

Strategic planning

Education

MD/MD-PhD or equivalent

Board-certified in Dermatology

Professor appointment eligible

Job description

Northwestern University seeks a visionary Chair of Dermatology to oversee clinical, research, academic, and administrative affairs of the department. The role includes building world‑class translational and outcomes research programs and ensuring robust residency and fellowship programs.

The Chair will report to key university and medical system leaders, collaborate across Northwestern Medicine, and guide strategic plans consistent with Feinberg and university goals. Start date negotiable.