Division Head, Pediatric Urology & Academic Leader

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 700,000 - 970,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Lurie Children's Hospital seek a full-time Division Head of Pediatric Urology, at Associate Professor or Professor, to lead a dynamic academic division in Chicago.

The role emphasizes strategic vision, clinical leadership across multiple sites, faculty development, and a strong research portfolio, with a negotiable start date and a very competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree; MD/PhD welcomed.
• Board certification in Urology by the American Board of Urology
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Urology
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Illinois medical license
• Substantial clinical experience as an attending pediatric urologist
• Leadership experience in an academic medical center
• Track record of program development, faculty mentorship, and team building
• Record of scholarly productivity and a vision for the role of research within an academic division

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a strategic vision for the division that aligns with the priorities of the Department of Surgery, Lurie Children's, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
• Lead the division's contributions to the institutional pillars of Discovery and Innovation, Clinical Excellence, and Health Equity in Chicago.
• Represent the division in departmental, hospital, and academic leadership forums.
• Oversee the quality, safety, and access of pediatric urology clinical services across all sites of care and ensure benchmarks are met.
• Partner with division administrator and hospital leadership on staffing, scheduling, and clinical workflow.
• Recruit, develop, retain, and mentor faculty across clinical, research, and educational tracks.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and support faculty development and promotion-readiness for academic advancement.
• Maintain and foster a collegial, inclusive, and high-performing division culture.
• Cultivate and grow a programmatic research portfolio leveraging institutional resources.
• Support faculty in pursuit of extramural funding and scholarly productivity.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration across the department and the broader academic medical center.
• Provide leadership for the ACGME-accredited Pediatric Urology Fellowship and for education of medical students, residents, and rotating fellows.
• Support the educational missions of the Department of Surgery and the Feinberg School of Medicine.
• In partnership with the Division Administrator, develop and manage budgets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Represent Pediatric Urology in regional and national societies and engage with foundational supporters.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mentorship

Collaboration

Administrative skills

Clinical leadership

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Fellowship in Pediatric Urology

Board certification in Urology

Illinois medical license eligibility

Job description

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Lurie Children's Hospital seek a full-time Division Head of Pediatric Urology, at Associate Professor or Professor, to lead a dynamic academic division in Chicago.

The role emphasizes strategic vision, clinical leadership across multiple sites, faculty development, and a strong research portfolio, with a negotiable start date and a very competitive compensation package.