Vice Chair for Faculty Development

Amspdc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics seeks a Vice Chair for Faculty Development to lead programs for clinicians, researchers, and educators, aligning with patient care, education, and discovery across Emory and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Reporting to the Chair, this strategic leader will expand mentoring, career pathways (C3PO), CCPR, and faculty engagement while partnering with HR and School of Medicine to ensure confidentiality, compliance, and excellence in

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in Pediatrics or Pediatric Subspecialty.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead faculty development initiatives including mentoring, onboarding, workshops, and CCPR processes.
• Oversee CCPR and the Emory Annual Report to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness.
• Advise the Chair on faculty performance, behavior concerns, and professional development strategies.
• Lead and coordinate the career pathway planning infrastructure (C3PO) and faculty development initiatives across Emory and CHOA.
• Collaborate with division chiefs, program leaders, and Human Resources to support faculty advancement and organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Faculty development

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic planning

Education

MD or DO

Board Certification in Pediatrics

Advanced degree in Medical Education (preferred)

Job description

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics (Emory) isseekingan innovative and strategic leader to serve as the Vice Chair for Faculty Development.

Thissenior leadershiprole oversees and advances development initiatives for all faculty, including clinicians, researchers, and educators, supporting continuous growth, career satisfaction, engagement, and excellence inour tripartite mission ofpatient care,education, and research/discovery. This leader will inspire and extend the Department of PediatricsChair/Pediatrician in Chiefvision across Emory and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ensuring alignment with organizational goals and promoting a culture of collaboration, belonging, and continuous improvementto support a thriving career.Working under the guidance of the Department of Pediatrics Chair/Pediatrician in Chief and Department Executive Administrator, the Vice Chair for Faculty Developmentwillfocus on growing programs to help promote thecareer development of facultyacross the tripartite missionand acrossdifferent stagesof faculty careers (early, mid, late). An Associate Vice Chair of Faculty Development will report directly to the Vice Chair and, together, they willcollaboratively foster a culture of career growth, support faculty in their career development and professionalism as well as engage in creative program development. The Vice Chairwillalso oversee the departmental career pathway planning initiative (C3PO) supporting faculty pipeline development faculty academic careers.C3PO is a program that assists in the mentorship coordination, research training and engagement,and centralized datacapture on activities to inform programmatic early careerdecision making, with structured mentoring. In addition, the position will oversee and manage the organization of departmental committees,as relevant, to support faculty developmentand engagement, as well asworkingwith division level faculty development initiatives.This leader will work closely with division chiefs and other leaders toproactivelyidentifypotential national awards/committees/leadership rolesto nominate our talented faculty, as we strive tocreate national impact to advance children’s health and healthcare.

The candidate will oversee theannualEmory School of Medicine Career Conference Performance Report(CCPR)process,implementingguidanceand adhering to deadlinesfrom the Schoolof Medicine, and partnering with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in incorporating feedback from the Children’s Physician Groupannual evaluation process of physicians and clinical psychologists.TheVice Chair of Faculty Developmentwill work with both Emory and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to best align meaningful evaluation processes, while training division leaders to do the same.Lastly, the Vice Chair of Faculty Development will directly oversee the compilation and composition of the Emory Annual Report, ensuring accuracy and comprehensiveness.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in academic pediatrics, with a proventrack recordof leadership in faculty development and administration. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as this individual will serve as a liaison betweenfaculty,department leadership, medical school administration, andclinical administration as appropriate, advocating for faculty needs and addressing behavior when appropriate by working with Human Resources offices at the department level, School of Medicine at Emory, Children’s or all as needed, and facilitatingconfidential investigations andconflict resolution, when necessary.

Reporting Relationships
Reports To:

Chair, Department of Pediatrics & Pediatrician-in-Chief, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Direct Reports:

Associate Vice ChairofFaculty Development

Key Relationships:

Executive Administrator and Vice Chair for Administration (Emory)

Division Chiefs

Emory Chairs of Departments that have Pediatric Institute employees

Emory School of MedicineOfficeofFaculty Academic Affairs and Professional Development

Vice for Education/Chief Teaching Officer

Chief Research Officer/Executive Vice Chair for Research

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Human Resources

Expectations of Leadership

Develop and articulate a clear vision for faculty development, across all stages of development (early, mid, late).

Inspire and motivate faculty through effective program development.

Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment across Emory and Children’s.

Advocate for faculty, promote achievements, and support professional growth.

Lead change initiatives and encourage innovation.

Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and strong resource management.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Faculty Development

Develop and lead faculty development initiatives including CV preparation, mentoring, onboarding, workshops, and the Annual Awards Ceremony.

Working with both Emory and Children’s HealthcareofAtlanta, identify potential gaps in career development and collaboratively work to develop new initiatives.

Create and lead the Faculty Development Committeeandoverseeing:

• Faculty pipeline development through UME, GME, CME, and PhD research pathways
• New faculty onboarding
• Mentoring
• Website content
• Awards and recognitions
• Educatorand researcherfacultydevelopment

Facilitate workshops and connect faculty to School of Medicine development programs.

Oversee the Department Awards and Recognitions program, including the nomination process for awards external to the department on a university and national level.

Track trends and needs to evolve faculty development programs through data.

Partner with physician and research leaders, the vice chairs for the Department, and Children’s leadership to provide input as needed for educational events/journal clubs/ etc.

Oversee the career pathway planning infrastructure (C3PO) supporting pipeline development and faculty academic careers through coordination of mentorship and research training and engagement. Collect and assess centralized data on success of all identified activities.

Stay current with national trends and Emory faculty‑related policies and procedures, acting as a liaison between the Department of Pediatrics and the School of Medicine.

Identify internal and external awards to celebrate physician contributions and accomplishments.

Lead and facilitate workshops and seminars on professional development and connect faculty to the School of Medicine programs and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta focused on career development.

Behavior, Investigations, and Discipline

Advise the Chair on faculty complaints and behavioral issues ensuring a supportive and fair process that follows the School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (as relevant) guidance.

Working in partnership with the School of Medicine Dean’s office and Children’s Human Resources where appropriate, conduct discreet investigations where appropriate into faculty misconduct allegations and propose resolution strategies to the Chair.

Engage with faculty members as required, acting as a negotiator or mediator to resolve conflicts effectively.

Administrative Duties

Directly oversee the compilation and composition of the Emory Annual Report, ensuring accuracy and comprehensiveness.

Oversee the processes for faculty Career Conference and Performance Review (CCPR)

Maintain accurate records of faculty development activities, including attendance, feedback, and outcomes.

Present clear, development outcomes data and adjustments to career development programs as needed.

Advice and Support to Chair of Pediatrics and Pediatrician in Chief

Serve on the Chair/Pediatrician-in-Chief’s Cabinet as Vice Chair of Faculty Development.

Participate in strategic manpower and recruitment planning, assisting division chiefs and program leaders where appropriate.

Contribute to strategic planning, governance, and decision‑making processes within the Department. Annually review departmental achievements in faculty development with the Chair.

Maintain regular communication with the Department Chair to discuss faculty development concerns and program goals.

Advise on faculty performance and behavior concerns and approaches for addressing them.

Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Chair and Pediatrician in Chief to support the department.

Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality.

Leadership Responsibilities

Foster recruitment, retention, and development of faculty.

Conduct annual review of direct reports

Be the leader voice inappropriate meetings when it pertains to matters of faculty development

Candidate Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO) or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.

Board Certification in Pediatrics or a Pediatric Subspecialty.

Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Georgia.

Meet eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of Children’s professional staff.

An advanced degree in Medical Education, Business, Health Administration, Public Health and/or PhD is preferred but not required.

Eligible for an appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor at the Emory University School of Medicine

Experience and Skills

Seven (7) or more years of extensive experience in faculty/physician professional development.

Proven track record of leadership in an academic setting, preferably within a medical or pediatric department. Experience in managing or leading faculty development programs and initiative

Demonstrated success in faculty development, conflict resolution, mentorship, and fostering academic excellence.

The ideal candidate will leverage a strong background in academic research to be able to advance scholarly productivity, support career progression, and create opportunities for growth.

Extensive experience in designing and implementing faculty development strategies, including mentoring, professional development, and career advancement programs.

Ability to lead and manage change initiatives, fostering an environment that embraces innovation and adaptability.

National recognition for contributions to academic and/or clinical professional development, with leadership roles in professional organizations or scholarly publications.

An experienced academic and operational leader with vision, enthusiasm, and executive presence.

Experience building and maintaining partnerships between academic and clinical stakeholders.

Personal Characteristics

A strategic leader who can establish an inspiring vision, who is committed to growing and developing faculty to help achieve recognition and prestige through the success of their work.

Passion for patient care, excellence, and service

An exceptional communicator who possesses high energy, enthusiasm, and a professional demeanor. Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups.

A confident leader with business skills who knows how to achieve challenging performance goals in complex, evolving environments, including balancing their own strengths and weaknesses.

A mentor with strong skills to nurture the development of faculty.

An individual who is comfortable utilizing data to make decisions or tell a story to improve faculty development operations and strategy.

An approachable and enthusiastic leader who is accessible and visible.

An effective decision‑maker who identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses proven approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

Maintains advanced knowledge of medicine, healthcare, professional development and the functions over which this position provides senior‑level leadership.

A creative and innovative thinker who advances professional development and knows how to implement ideas with excellence.

History of successful team development empowering high performance through visionary leadership, delegation, and operational excellence.

Demonstrates poise and self‑control, establishes credibility, and instills a sense of trust and confidence in others.

A mentor and leader who motivates others toward team orientation, open communication and trust, drives accountability while supporting faculty and physicians.

A role model of personal and professional integrity.

Demonstrates aptitude for resolving conflict and problem solving.

A strong diplomatic communicator who is able to inspire and effectively communicate with wide and diverse audiences at all levels of the organization and externally, with discretion and confidentiality.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in‑person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

We are a top‑tier pediatric research program that engages the strengths of a number of institutional partnerships, including Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University and the Emory Department of Pediatrics, Georgia Tech, Morehouse School of Medicine, the Georgia Research Alliance, and others.