Emory University · 1 month ago
Chief Teaching Officer and Vice Chair of Education
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. The Chief Teaching Officer and Vice Chair of Education will develop vision and strategy for pediatric educational programs, ensuring high standards in training and overseeing the implementation of quality programs for medical education.
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Responsibilities
Ensures the Department of Pediatrics maintains the highest standard in training medical students, residents, and fellows. Elevates the culture of teaching and learning at Children’s
Works collaboratively with the Department Chair of Pediatrics and Non-DOP (Department of Pediatrics) Chairs along with all Pediatric Institute and Children’s Physician Group Division Chiefs to align academic priorities and educational initiatives for each specialty
Oversees and supports the ongoing implementation creation of quality programs for medical students, residents, and fellows to satisfy or exceed external regulations and national accreditation standards as well as the creation of any new educational programs (e.g. fellowships)
Conducts programmatic reviews and oversees faculty who serve as program directors, assistant program directors, core faculty, and members of required committees of ACGME-accredited resident and fellowship training programs
Conducts programmatic reviews and oversees faculty who serve as clerkship director and key faculty and members of required committees of LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education) related to Pediatric education
Provide broad oversight for the expansion and sustainability of non-ACGME programs, including collaborating with appropriate stakeholders to assess and integrate new program proposals
Oversees an evaluation strategy for educational programs and their leadership, ensuring that programmatic goals and professional standards are met or exceeded
Monitors fellow, resident and student evaluation of teaching faculty members; provides regular feedback and counseling to individual teaching faculty, including adjunct faculty as needed and requested by the Program Leadership or the Chair
Partner with Emory University to develop, oversee, and enhance a comprehensive Continuing Medical Education (CME) program that supports the ongoing professional development of pediatric healthcare providers
Assists the Chair in the assignment of faculty teaching time to promote excellence in all teaching programs and advance educational skills for our teaching faculty in the Department of Pediatrics
Provide reports based on teaching evaluations to departmental promotions committee as requested for faculty promotions
Collaborate with the Vice Chair of Faculty Development to establish appropriate training and development modules to build educational skills for faculty
Promotes careers of established medical educators and of those with particular interest in medical education and aptitude for teaching, including their participation in external faculty development programs, fellowships, or extramural funding efforts
Prepares, presents, and reviews educational status reports and issues at faculty meetings as appropriate and applicable and reports monthly to the Department Chair of Pediatrics/Executive Director of the Pediatric Institute/Pediatrician-in-Chief
Participates in the training of medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty and in the educational programs of the department
Liaises with potential external academic partners to integrate new training programs into Children’s. Works directly with Children’s Academic Administration, Emory Executive Administrator and Vice Chair for Administration for Department of Pediatrics and the Pediatric Institute, relevant Division Chiefs, relevant Department Chairs, and their administrative partners to operationalize new training programs
Partners with Children’s learning team to leverage and share educational tools and models
Works with the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Foundation President, and Emory Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement to establish and administer philanthropic funding to support educational activities across Children’s
Manages and stays within the budget for educational programs and enhancements to current activities in partnership with the Vice President of Research and Academic Administration (Children’s) and Executive Administrator and Emory Executive Administrator and Vice Chair for Administration for Department of Pediatrics and the Pediatric Institute
Works with community partners, statewide pediatric training programs, and leaders at Children’s and Emory to ensure sufficient training sites to meet requirements
Qualification
Required
Doctor 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
Five (5) or more years of extensive experience in graduate medical education leadership, including oversight of ACGME-accredited programs
Proven track record of developing and implementing innovative educational programs for medical students, residents, and fellows
Demonstrated success in faculty development, mentorship, and fostering academic excellence
National recognition for contributions to medical education, with leadership roles in professional organizations or scholarly publications
An experienced academic and operational leader with vision, enthusiasm, and executive presence with a track record as a unifier. Can successfully galvanize a group to one vision
Significant medical teaching experience and training program oversight/management experience with the capacity to align/engage physicians and clinicians
Passion for patient care excellence and service
National reputation of excellence within Graduate Medical Education and/or research, gained within an advanced and highly complex market
Experience building and maintaining partnerships between academic and clinical stakeholders
Eligible for an appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor at the Emory University School of Medicine
Preferred
An advanced degree in Medical Education, Business, Health Administration, Public Health and/or PhD is preferred but not required
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$719.87MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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