Division Director - Pulmonary Medicine

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a dynamic Division Director for the Division of Pulmonary Medicine, a nationally recognized program with endowed chair support. The role focuses on visionary leadership of clinical care, research, and education, advancing outcomes while fostering collaboration across faculty, trainees, and staff.

The new director will articulate a compelling future, balance resources, champion diversity, and sustain the division’s national leadership in pediatric pulmonology and

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD with board certification in pediatric pulmonology.
• Ability to obtain State of Ohio Medical Board licensure.
• Rank of associate or full professor with eligibility for affiliated faculty appointment.
• Strong national & international reputation in pediatric pulmonology.
• Track record of implementing new initiatives in academic medicine and clinical care.
• Demonstrated leadership, people management, and planning.
• Sustained excellence in research, clinical care, or mentorship.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
• Experience in a complex academic medical setting.
• Collaborative leadership style across divisions and health system.

Responsibilities

• Articulate a compelling vision for clinical care and research within the division.
• Foster innovation in clinical care and research activities.
• Support diverse professional aspirations of faculty and trainees.
• Promote collaboration among faculty, trainees, staff, and patients.
• Provide strong administrative and financial leadership to sustain growth and infrastructure.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Strategic planning

Collaborative culture

Executive communication

Faculty leadership

Education

MD/MD-PhD with pediatric pulmonology board certification

Ohio Medical License eligibility

Job description

The Division of Pulmonary Medicine seeks a dynamic and innovative new Division Director.

Consistently recognized as one of the best in the nation, recently ranked the #2 Pulmonology and Lung Surgery Program in the nation by U.S. News & World Report (2025-26), the division director is supported by an endowed chair and has the opportunity to lead one of the nation’s premier pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine programs, shaping its future while building upon a legacy of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and impact. The next division director will:

• Be a visionary leader with a demonstrated commitment to exceptional patient outcomes, scientific advancement, and academic excellence.
• Be able to articulate a compelling vision for the future while fostering innovation in both clinical care and research.
• Recognize, support, and cultivate the diverse professional aspirations of individual faculty members. The division is characterized by a unique culture of collegiality, mutual respect, and shared purpose that has been instrumental in driving excellence across all mission areas. Preserving and strengthening this culture should be a central priority for the new leader.
• Value and promote the collaborative environment where faculty, trainees, and staff work together to advance patient care, education, research, and advocacy, on which the division's success has been built, while empowering individuals and programs to achieve their full potential.
• Have strong administrative and financial leadership skills, effectively managing the division's resources to ensure a sustainable clinical and academic environment, support strategic growth, and provide the infrastructure necessary for faculty, trainees, and staff to thrive. The ability to balance fiscal stewardship with investments in people, innovation, and program development will be critical to maintaining the division's national leadership and continued success.

Qualifications and Experience

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D., with board certification in pediatric pulmonology
• Ability to obtain State of Ohio Medical Board licensure
• Rank of associate or full professor with eligibility for appointment as an affiliated faculty at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
• Strong national & international reputation in the field of pediatric pulmonology
• Track record of successfully implementing new initiatives that meet the challenges of academic medicine & clinical care
• Accomplished in faculty leadership, people management, planning & facilitation
• Demonstration of sustained excellence in research productivity, clinical care, and/or mentorship/teaching of trainees and junior faculty
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws and regulations
• Experience in a complex, integrated academic medical setting
• Demonstration of a personal style that facilitates communication, collaboration, trust, credibility, and confidence among divisional faculty and across the health system
• Commitment to uphold principles of equal opportunity in alignment with Cincinnati Children's culture and beliefs
• Genuine understanding and respect for the tradition of collaborative science at Cincinnati Children's

The Division of Pulmonary Medicine

• Comprised of 42 primary faculty and clinical providers, along with business, clinical and research staff
• Features 9 outstanding programs and centers in clinical care in clinical care
• Two ACGME accredited clinical fellowships and one in bronchology
• NIH/NIDDK-funded P30 Personalized Cystic Fibrosis Therapy and Cystic Fibrosis Research Development Program (RDP)
• Advanced pulmonary imaging and computational modeling infrastructure
• NIH funded T35 to train medical students and a T32 in partnership with the Division of Pulmonary Biology
• Over $66 million in extramural funding from 2020-2025; $18 million in NIH funded clinical trials in the Sleep Center

About Cincinnati Children's

• Named to the U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll for more than 15 years
• Consistently ranks in the top three among all departments of pediatrics in NIH funding
• 762 licensed beds
• Over 170,000 Emergency Department visits and 33,000 admissions per year

About Cincinnati, a hidden jewel in the Midwest!

• Offers the allure of a larger metropolis while maintaining its charm and small-town character
• Diverse economy (9 Fortune 500 & 15 Fortune 1000 companies based here) and a growing biomedical industry
• World-class dining options, historic architecture, beautiful parks, and countless family-friendly opportunities

Confidential inquiries and nominations should be addressed to [e-mail] and [e-mail], Division Director Search Committee Co-Chairs.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.EEO/Veteran/Disability