Division Head, Pediatric Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a strategic leader for the role of Head of the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. The candidate will lead all clinical, educational, and research efforts while fostering a culture of excellence. This position is integral in mentoring faculty and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Competitive salary and rank commensurate with experience, situated in the vibrant Streeterville neighborhood near Lake Michigan.

Qualifications

• Proven commitment to academic excellence and patient care.
• Experience leading clinical care and research efforts.
• Strong strategic vision for the division.

Responsibilities

• Lead all clinical care, research, educational efforts, and advocacy.
• Develop and implement strategic vision for the Division.
• Oversee divisional operations and collaborate with hospital administration.

Skills

Leadership in academic medical settings

Mentorship and faculty development

Expertise in Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Board certification in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine

Job description

The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, a world‑class, research intensive, pediatric health center affiliated with the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, seeks a talented physician leader to serve as Head of the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine. This position will be on the non‑tenure eligible track at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor rank, the candidate should be MD or MD/PhD, board‑certification and fellowship training in Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine.

Responsibilities

The Division Head is responsible for leading all clinical care, research endeavors, educational efforts, advocacy and administrative aspects of the Division’s work. As the leader of the division, the Division will apply a strong and proven commitment to excellence in delivery of care, research, education, and advocacy. The Division Head will have the opportunity to lead and have impact in the following ways:

• Develop a strategic vision and lead the Division
• Support and foster excellence in patient care
• Recruit, retain, and develop distinguished faculty
• Further strengthen the culture of academic and research excellence
• Cultivate educational opportunities
• Collaborate with aligned program areas

The successful candidate will be a strategic, thoughtful leader with robust experience in an academic medical center setting. Candidates should have an interest in faculty and fellow mentorship, as it is a key responsibility in supporting division members’ career growth and development. This individual will act as the representative in interactions with Department leadership, hospital administration, external groups and philanthropic donors. The individual in this role is responsible for oversight of divisional operational, philanthropic and grant funding in partnership with the Division Administrator.

Compensation and Location

Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Lurie Children’s is located in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois and situated near Lake Michigan and the Magnificent Mile.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. Additional information on the accommodations process is available.