The Chicago School ยท 3 months ago
Pediatrics Section Chief (0.25 FTE)
Chicago, IL
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$44K/yr - $62K/yr
5+ years expThe Chicago School is seeking a dynamic and experienced pediatrician to serve as the Section Head of Pediatrics and teaching faculty at the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine. The role involves providing strategic leadership, developing pediatric curricula, mentoring students and faculty, and contributing to the academic and clinical growth of the institution.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for the Pediatrics section within the Department of Medicine and Primary Care
Develop and assess pediatric components of both preclinical and clinical curricula
Collaborate on transition courses (e.g., transition to clinical rotations, transition to residency) with pediatric relevance
Recruit, mentor, and support pediatric faculty and preceptors
Build and maintain partnerships with pediatric offices, hospitals, clinics, and community organizations to support clinical training
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and institutional policies
Teach medical students using evidence-based instructional methods, including case-based and small-group learning focused on pediatric care
Integrate pediatric content into interdisciplinary curriculum threads
Support student coaching, mentoring, and professional development, especially in pediatric rotations and career pathways
Collaborate with other faculty to ensure pediatric principles are embedded throughout the curriculum
Represent IllinoisCOM in pediatric and medical education organizations
Participate in student recruitment and community outreach, especially in child health initiatives
Serve on college and university committees
Promote service-learning and pediatric community engagement
Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in pediatric education
Encourage and support pediatric research and scholarship among faculty and students
Seek external funding and partnerships to enhance pediatric research initiatives
Ensure ethical and regulatory compliance for pediatric research activities
Qualification
Required
DO or MD degree with board certification in Pediatrics
Minimum five (5) years of experience in medical education, residency training, or faculty leadership
Demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Commitment to collaborative, interprofessional education and the integration of osteopathic principles in training
At least five (5) years of clinical pediatric practice experience
Preferred
Experience as a section head, department chair, program director, or senior faculty leader in an accredited medical school or residency program
Background in educational innovation, simulation-based pediatric training, and competency-based assessment
Established record of research and scholarly activity in pediatrics or medical education
Demonstrated commitment to health equity, diversity, and inclusion in pediatric care and education
Benefits
Generous paid time-off
Medical and dental insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Multiple flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Company
The Chicago School
The Chicago School has been a leading nonprofit university for more than 45 years.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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