Job ID: 47045
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Position Overview The Division of Allergy & Immunology in the Department of Pediatrics at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is seeking an exemplary leader to serve as the Division Head.
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 Head serves a critical role in setting and executing the division's strategic goals in the clinical, research, education, and advocacy domains.
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.
The new Division Head will have demonstrated leadership in clinical care, development of research, and/or administration and strong clinical expertise, along with a proven track record of research within the field of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
The candidate should be MD or MD/PhD, board-certified, and have fellowship training in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
This position may be on a tenure or non-tenure eligible track; Associate Professor or Professor rank.
Diversity Commitment The Division of Allergy & Immunology and the Department of Pediatrics are strongly committed to diversity.
Equity is critical to the mission of advancing excellence in academic programs, world-class research, and health programs.
Applications are encouraged from diverse applicants, including individuals who are a part of the BIPOC community, transgender and non-binary people, sexual minorities, people with disabilities, and women, as these varying perspectives are a valuable component to success in the role.
The Department is committed to supporting faculty to work in an increasingly diverse society by promoting equity and justice for all individuals, actively working to eliminate barriers and obstacles created by institutional discrimination.
Engagement in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military service, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression will not be tolerated.
Application Process The start date is negotiable, and the position will remain open until filled.
When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position.
Also, upload a completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.
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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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