Position Details
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
The incoming Chair will inherit a strong department that has grown rapidly in recent years. The faculty and staff in EM are committed to outstanding clinical care, education, research, and community engagement. Reporting jointly to the LCOM Dean and the President and CEO of the UVM Health Medical Group, the Chair will guide the Department's continued growth and impact.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, and support a diverse faculty across all career stages, along with experience in educational leadership, clinical operations, and advancing research endeavors. They should bring the leadership skills necessary to oversee a high-volume, multisite clinical enterprise spanning rural and critical access environments. Integrity, a record of collaborating towards successful outcomes, and commitment to inclusive leadership are essential. A strong understanding of rural emergency care and population health would be an asset, along with the ability to design innovative approaches to providing high-quality care across a variety of clinical settings.
Qualified candidates must hold an M.D., DO or M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent international medical degree, be board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, be eligible for medical licensure in Vermont and New York, and have credentials appropriate for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (Clinical Scholar or Tenure pathway) at UVM . The new Chair will be expected to work clinically in emergency departments alongside those they lead. A collaborative and inclusive leader, the new chair will bring proven and substantial leadership experience to this opportunity. Experience in advanced value-based care markets and rural health systems is highly preferred.
The University of Vermont Larner School of Medicine has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist with this important search. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters, names/contact information for three references and Our Common Ground and Professionalism Statement should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website: Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine | Isaacson, Miller .
Anticipated Pay Range
The anticipated salary range for this position is $583,991 - $672,888.
The referenced salary range reflects the combined total range based on dual employment by both the University of Vermont and the University of Vermont Health Medical Group. The salary range does not include all components of compensation. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein.
Job Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Open Date
02/23/2026
Job Close Date
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