Associate Chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Associate Chief supports the Chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine in advancing the Division’s clinical, academic, research, and educational missions through faculty leadership, development, and performance oversight. In close partnership with the Division Chief, this position leads faculty recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, performance management, professional development, and academic advancement. The Associate Chief fosters a collegial and collaborative culture in which faculty have clear expectations, meaningful mentorship, and resources to succeed in clinical care, research, education, scholarship, and professional citizenship. The role also supports scholarly productivity, workforce development, faculty engagement and retention, strategic planning, clinical operations, and other divisional, departmental, and institutional leadership initiatives. The Associate Chief is expected to fulfill the responsibilities of their faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The leadership responsibilities in this position are supplemental to, and do not replace, the responsibilities and expectations in the individual’s approved faculty job description. The position requires a faculty appointment at National Jewish Health at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, a record of accomplishment consistent with academic rank, and prior leadership experience in an academic health center, academic medical center, or comparable academic environment. The role calls for effective communication, collaborative relationship-building, and commitment to National Jewish Health’s missions and values. The stated salary range is $128,050.00–$389,555.00, dependent on rank, plus additional administrative time and an administrative stipend. Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. National Jewish Health is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution and an equal opportunity employer. The institution is a tobacco- and fragrance-free environment.

Requirements

Faculty appointment at National Jewish Health at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with responsibilities defined by an approved faculty job description.
Demonstrated record of accomplishment and sustained contributions consistent with the individual’s faculty job description and academic rank.
Previous leadership experience in an academic health center, academic medical center, or comparable academic environment, including experience mentoring, developing, or supervising faculty, trainees, or multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and build collaborative relationships with faculty, trainees, administrators, multidisciplinary professionals, and institutional leaders.
Demonstrated commitment to the missions and values of National Jewish Health.
Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to mentor, coach, and develop faculty across career stages.
Ability to provide constructive feedback, facilitate difficult conversations, and address performance concerns respectfully, promptly, and effectively.
Ability to build consensus, influence without direct authority, and foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Strong organizational, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without a need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with faculty recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, performance management, and academic career development.
Demonstrated success in faculty engagement, workforce planning, and retention initiatives.
Experience leading strategic, operational, quality improvement, or program development initiatives within an academic medical center.
Demonstrated understanding of faculty promotion, compensation, and academic advancement processes.

Responsibilities

Fulfill the responsibilities associated with the individual’s faculty job description at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
Lead onboarding, integration, and successful transition of new faculty, including required institutional onboarding and early-career support.
Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive faculty development program aligned with divisional, departmental, and institutional priorities.
Conduct regular individual meetings and the annual faculty evaluation process with direct reports to review performance, clarify expectations, support career planning, and promote academic advancement.
Mentor and coach faculty in clinical, research, educational, and scholarly excellence.
Guide faculty on institutional compensation, policies, promotion, and advancement frameworks; identify growth opportunities and help develop individualized career plans.
Identify barriers to faculty success, including misalignment of responsibilities, effort allocation, and institutional expectations, and develop strategies to improve engagement, productivity, and career progression.
Cultivate future divisional leaders through leadership development, committee participation, mentorship, and succession planning.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performing culture that supports engagement, professional fulfillment, and academic excellence.
Participate in faculty recruitment and selection in alignment with the Division’s strategic clinical, research, and educational priorities.
Contribute to workforce planning, stability, and succession planning to meet current and future divisional needs.
Partner with Division leadership to develop and oversee faculty clinical schedules supporting patient care, education, and academic productivity.
Oversee coordination of faculty preceptorship assignments for fellows’ continuity clinics and other educational activities, as appropriate.
Partner with the Division Chief in divisional leadership and strategic direction.
Participate in divisional, departmental, and institutional leadership meetings and initiatives.
Represent the Division Chief, as delegated, in institutional committees, meetings, and strategic initiatives.
Lead or support divisional initiatives related to faculty performance, engagement, workforce planning, and operational excellence.
Collaborate with the Division Chief and institutional leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic, clinical, academic, operational, and financial initiatives.
Work with the Division Chief to develop or facilitate faculty-success educational programs, including mentorship, leadership development, communication, supervision of trainees, and professional development.
Serve as a primary communication liaison between faculty and divisional, departmental, and institutional leadership.

Benefits

Multiple Cigna medical plans for Colorado, regional office, and remote employees.
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts available with some medical plans.
Generous paid time off accruals for vacation and sick days.
Six paid holidays.
Dental and vision coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions after two years.
Wellness incentives of up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
Child Care Flexible Spending Account with an annual employer contribution.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer.
Employer-paid disability and life insurance, with optional buy-up choices.
Voluntary coverage options including Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Plan.
Exclusive discounts on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.