Division Chief of Pediatric Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) is seeking an academic Pediatric Allergist, Immunologist, or Rheumatologist Physician to assume the role of Division Chief of Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology. 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. 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 basic or 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. Contact with vulnerable populations that are non-minors (does not pertain to physicians/providers who work with minors): 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), Clinical Professor, or Clinical Associate Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR10007779: 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 by the appointment start date.
Board certification or board eligibility in American Board of Pediatrics in Allergy-Immunology through the American Board of Allergy Immunology is required by the appointment start date or Board certification or board eligibility in the American Board of Pediatrics in Rheumatology through the American Board of Rheumatology is required by the appointment start date.
Completion of an ACGME-approved pediatric residency program is required by the appointment start date.
Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Allergy-Immunology or Pediatric Rheumatology through the American Board of Allergy Immunology or American Board of Rheumatology 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

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

Clinical expectations include providing patient care as a Pediatric Allergist, Pediatric Allergist-Immunologist, or Pediatric Rheumatologist Physician at UW Health Kids locations.
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.
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. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
Carry out independent research/scholarly activity in an area of interest (CHS Track only)
Participate in clinical teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students, and support the teaching and clinical research missions of the division and department.

Benefits

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; and retirement benefits.

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