Vice Chair of Faculty Development

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.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 mentorshipcoordination, 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 RelationshipsReports To:Chair, Department of Pediatrics & Pediatrician-in-Chief, Children’s Healthcare of AtlantaDirect Reports:Associate Vice ChairofFaculty DevelopmentC3POProgramCoordinatorSenior Program CoordinatorKey Relationships:Executive Administrator and Vice Chair for Administration (Emory)Division ChiefsEmory Chairs of Departments that have Pediatric Institute employeesEmory School of Medicine?Office?of?Faculty Academic Affairs and Professional Development?Vice for Education/Chief Teaching OfficerChief Research Officer/Executive Vice Chair for ResearchChildren’s Healthcare of Atlanta Human ResourcesExpectations of LeadershipDevelop and articulatea clear visionfor 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 & ResponsibilitiesFaculty DevelopmentDevelop and lead faculty development initiatives including CV preparation, mentoring, onboarding, workshops, and the Annual Awards Ceremony.Working with both Emory and Children’s HealthcareofAtlanta,identifypotential gaps in career development andcollaborativelywork 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 researcherfacultydevelopmentFacilitate 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 programsthrough data.Partner with physician and research leaders, the vice chairs for the Department, and Children’s leadershipto provide input as needed for educational events/journal clubs/ etc.Oversee the career pathway planning infrastructure(C3PO)supportingpipeline development andfaculty academic careers through coordination of mentorshipandresearch training and engagement. Collect and assesscentralized data onsuccessof all identifiedactivities.Stay current with national trends and Emory faculty-related policies and procedures, acting as a liaison between the Departmentof Pediatricsand the School of Medicine.Identifyinternal and external awards to celebrate physician contributions and accomplishments.Lead andfacilitateworkshops and seminars on professionaldevelopment andconnect faculty to the School of Medicine programsand Children’s Healthcare of Atlantafocused on career development.Behavior, Investigations, and DisciplineAdvise the Chair on faculty complaints and behavioral issuesensuring a supportive and fair process that follows the School of Medicineand Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (as relevant)guidance.Working in partnership with the School of Medicine Dean’s office and Children’s Human Resources whereappropriate, conduct discreet investigations whereappropriate intofaculty misconduct allegations and propose resolution strategies to the Chair.Engage with faculty members asrequired, acting as a negotiator or mediator to resolve conflicts effectively.Administrative DutiesDirectly 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)Maintainaccuraterecords of faculty development activities, including attendance, feedback, and outcomes.Presentclear,developmentoutcomesdata and adjustments to career development programs as needed.Advice and Support to Chair of Pediatrics and Pediatrician in ChiefServe on theChair/Pediatrician-in-Chief’s Cabinetas Vice Chairof Faculty Development.Participate in strategicmanpowerand recruitment planning,assistingdivisionchiefsand program leaders whereappropriate.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 onfaculty performance and behavior concerns and approaches for addressing them.Undertakeadditionalresponsibilities as assigned by the Chair and Pediatrician in Chief to support the department.Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality.Leadership ResponsibilitiesFoster recruitment, retention, and development of faculty.Conduct annualreviewof direct reportsBe the leader voice inappropriate meetingswhen it pertains to matters of faculty developmentSupport departmental infrastructure for facultycareerdevelopment success.Candidate QualificationsDoctor 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, PublicHealthand/or PhD is preferred but notrequired.Eligible for an appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor at the Emory University School of Medicine?Experience and SkillsSeven(7) or more years of extensive experience in faculty/physician professional development.Proventrack recordof leadership in an academic setting, preferably within a medical or pediatric department. Experience in managing or leading faculty development programs and initiativeDemonstrated success in faculty development,conflict resolution,mentorship, and fostering academic excellence.The ideal candidate willleveragea 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 andmaintainingpartnerships between academic and clinical stakeholders.Personal CharacteristicsA strategic leader who canestablishan 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 serviceAn exceptional communicator whopossesseshigh 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 whoidentifiesand understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data fromdifferent sourcesto draw conclusions; uses proven approaches for choosing a course of action or developingappropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.Maintains advanced knowledge of medicine, healthcare, professionaldevelopmentand the functions over which this position provides senior-level leadership.A creative and innovative thinker who advances professional developmentand knows how to implement ideas with excellence.Key Leadership CompetenciesHistory of successful team development empowering high performance through visionary leadership, delegation, and operational excellence.Demonstrates poise and self-control,establishescredibility, and instills a sense of trust and confidence in others.A mentorand leaderwho motivates others toward team orientation, open communication, and trust, drives accountability while supporting faculty and physicians.A role modelofpersonal 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. 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Created: 2026-03-07