Description
The Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs will work closely with the Chair and departmental leadership to support the recruitment, development, advancement, and retention of a diverse and thriving faculty. Responsibilities include partnering with the Chair and section leaders on recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies; overseeing faculty mentorship and career development programs at all ranks; guiding faculty through the appointment, reappointment, and promotion processes; promoting faculty wellbeing and an inclusive, collegial departmental culture; serving as a liaison to the Biological Sciences Division Office of Academic Affairs:; and contributing to departmental strategic planning and faculty-related policy development.
The role of Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs will require 20% of full-time effort, with the appointee devoting the remainder of effort to clinical, educational, or scholarly activities.
The appointee will join a growing neurosciences service line, which includes the opportunity to practice at University of Chicago's expanding clinical locations both in and outside of our main campus in Hyde Park. Additionally, the appointee will participate in clinical, educational and research activities, including outpatient clinic, inpatient service, and involvement with fellow, resident, and medical student education.
Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, 3) have completed an ACGME accredited residency in neurology, and 4) be board certified or board eligible in neurology and with subspecialty certification if applicable.
The Department is seeking applicants with prior experience in mentorship and faculty career development. The position is open to neurologists of any subspecialty, and applicants from all subspecialties of neurology are encouraged to apply.
To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/196901. Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography and cover letter. Review of applications ends when the position is filled.
For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.
