Division Chief of Genetics & Metabolism

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Genetics & Metabolism within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) is seeking an academic Geneticist to assume the role of Division Chief of Genetics & Metabolism. This is an opportunity for a full-time Professor, Associate Professor, or late-stage Assistant Professor. We seek a leader with enthusiasm for academic medicine who will encourage, inspire, and empower division members. The Division Chief provides strategic and operational leadership; oversees divisional faculty and staff; spearheads the expansion of clinical, education, and research programs; and guides faculty professional development. Strong leadership skills are essential and a physician with an active research program would be ideal, but is not a requirement. This is an opportunity to teach and mentor medical students, residents, and other trainees, thereby shaping the next generation of medical professionals. Opportunities exist for clinical research in the candidate's area/s of interest. The candidate will lead dedicated disease-specific research staff and have access to substantial programmatic research funds. This position is full-time, 100% This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years. Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Assistant Professor (CHS), Clinical Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Assistant Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR10008941: please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this position.

Requirements

• Candidate must be an experienced academic physician with demonstrated excellence in research, education, service, and/or clinical care.
• Must possess a record of scholarly achievements, outstanding leadership skills, professionalism, and ability to develop interdisciplinary, collaborative programs.
• Board certification or board eligibility in the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) in Clinical Genetics and/or Clinical or Medical Biochemical Genetics and is required by the appointment start date.
• Completion of an ACGME-approved pathway for categorical training in a medical genetics and genomics residency or combined ACGME primary specialty (e.g. pediatrics, internal medicine)/Medical Genetics and Genomics residency training program is required by the appointment start date.
• The candidate is required to have a Wisconsin medical license by the appointment start date.
• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by the appointment start date.
• MD, DO, or equivalent is required

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Medical Biochemical Genetics fellowship program is preferred but not required.
• For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on the CHS Track or CT Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS or CT Track.

Responsibilities

• Physicians hired on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
• The Division Chief will provide strategic and operational leadership with responsibility over all of the division's operations across all missions (clinical, teaching, research, and advocacy).
• The position will develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to advance strategic priorities in all missions as well as encourage faculty career progression according to the SMPH and UW–Madison Appointment and Promotion Criteria.
• The position will promote and support the advancement of a diverse faculty on all tracks as well as a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff.
• Clinical expectations include providing general genetics and/or metabolic pediatric patient care, staffing clinics at the Waisman Center, and call coverage at UW Health Kids American Family Children’s Hospital.
• Carry out independent research/scholarly activity in an area of interest (CHS Track only).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree