Emory University · 8 hours ago
Vice Chair of Faculty Development
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent. The Vice Chair for Faculty Development will oversee and advance development initiatives for all faculty, supporting their growth and engagement across clinical, research, and educational missions.
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Responsibilities
Develop and lead faculty development initiatives including CV preparation, mentoring, onboarding, workshops, and the Annual Awards Ceremony
Working with both Emory and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, identify potential gaps in career development and collaboratively work to develop new initiatives
Create and lead the Faculty Development Committee and overseeing: – Faculty pipeline development through UME, GME, CME, and PhD research pathways – New faculty onboarding – Mentoring – Website content – Awards and recognitions – Educator and researcher faculty development
Facilitate workshops and connect faculty to School of Medicine development programs
Oversee the Department Awards and Recognitions program, including the nomination process for awards external to the department on a university and national level
Track trends and needs to evolve faculty development programs through data
Partner with physician and research leaders, the vice chairs for the Department, and Children’s leadership to provide input as needed for educational events/journal clubs/ etc
Oversee the career pathway planning infrastructure (C3PO) supporting pipeline development and faculty academic careers through coordination of mentorship and research training and engagement. Collect and assess centralized data on success of all identified activities
Stay current with national trends and Emory faculty-related policies and procedures, acting as a liaison between the Department of Pediatrics and the School of Medicine
Identify internal and external awards to celebrate physician contributions and accomplishments
Lead and facilitate workshops and seminars on professional development and connect faculty to the School of Medicine programs and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta focused on career development
Advise the Chair on faculty complaints and behavioral issues ensuring a supportive and fair process that follows the School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (as relevant) guidance
Working in partnership with the School of Medicine Dean’s office and Children’s Human Resources where appropriate, conduct discreet investigations where appropriate into faculty misconduct allegations and propose resolution strategies to the Chair
Engage with faculty members as required, acting as a negotiator or mediator to resolve conflicts effectively
Directly oversee the compilation and composition of the Emory Annual Report, ensuring accuracy and comprehensiveness
Oversee the processes for faculty Career Conference and Performance Review (CCPR)
Maintain accurate records of faculty development activities, including attendance, feedback, and outcomes
Present clear, development outcomes data and adjustments to career development programs as needed
Serve on the Chair/Pediatrician-in-Chief’s Cabinet as Vice Chair of Faculty Development
Participate in strategic manpower and recruitment planning, assisting division chiefs and program leaders where appropriate
Contribute to strategic planning, governance, and decision-making processes within the Department. Annually review departmental achievements in faculty development with the Chair
Maintain regular communication with the Department Chair to discuss faculty development concerns and program goals
Advise on faculty performance and behavior concerns and approaches for addressing them
Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Chair and Pediatrician in Chief to support the department
Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality
Foster recruitment, retention, and development of faculty
Conduct annual review of direct reports
Be the leader voice in appropriate meetings when it pertains to matters of faculty development
Support departmental infrastructure for faculty career development success
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
Eligible for an appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor at the Emory University School of Medicine
Seven (7) or more years of extensive experience in faculty/physician professional development
Proven track record of leadership in an academic setting, preferably within a medical or pediatric department
Experience in managing or leading faculty development programs and initiatives
Demonstrated success in faculty development, conflict resolution, mentorship, and fostering academic excellence
Extensive experience in designing and implementing faculty development strategies, including mentoring, professional development, and career advancement programs
Ability to lead and manage change initiatives, fostering an environment that embraces innovation and adaptability
National recognition for contributions to academic and/or clinical professional development, with leadership roles in professional organizations or scholarly publications
An experienced academic and operational leader with vision, enthusiasm, and executive presence
Experience building and maintaining partnerships between academic and clinical stakeholders
Preferred
An advanced degree in Medical Education, Business, Health Administration, Public Health and/or PhD
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$719.87MKey Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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