What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Chair of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Internal Medicine | SOM - F32680 position at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)?
Mission or Goal of Unit: To provide
superior, compassionate and innovative clinical care to our patients using
state-of-the-art knowledge and resources and to conduct and disseminate clinical,
research and scholarship within the subspecialty of Endocrinology, as well as to train future clinicians in the area of Endocrinology. Chief Purpose of this position: The
Virginia Commonwealth (VCU) University School of Medicine invites applications for the position of Division Chair of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism within the
Department of Internal Medicine. The school seeks a dynamic, strategic-minded
individual with demonstrated leadership experience responsible for leading and growing the clinical, education, research and
advocacy missions surrounding the prevention and care of patients with
endocrine disorders. The
Division includes faculty with interests in all areas of clinical endocrinology;
faculty members are located at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
and Central VA Medical Center. Position Responsibilities: Teaching | Oversee
the teaching responsibilities of the division as a whole including interactions
with medical students, residents, fellows, and other independent practitioners
via continuing education. The Chair is expected to contribute to the teaching
of these learners based on their expertise. In addition, the Chair will be
expected to play a primary role in the mentoring of faculty and fellows in
advancing their academic careers and supporting the efforts of other faculty as
mentors. Research | In addition to their personal research
activities, the Chair should develop interdisciplinary collaborations to enhance
the research program of the Division of Endocrinology and the Department of
Internal Medicine. Specifically, the Chair should build relationships with the
Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, the Stravitz-Sanyal
Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, and other academic units to
expand the academic impact of the Division. The Division Chair should develop
and support the research activity of other faculty, fellows and residents in
the area of endocrinology. Service | The Chair will oversee all
administrative aspects of the division to ensure institutional goals are met
for academic and financial performance. This includes management of day-to-day division operations, staffing, budget, and division programs. The Chair will serve on departmental,
College, and/or University and Hospital committees as defined consistent with
their expertise and authority. Clinical | The Chair will
manage, and expand as necessary, the Endocrine Division’s multidisciplinary team which includes
physicians, advanced practice providers, diabetes educators, and pharmacists in
the clinical areas of: Required Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications:
Position Type: Clinical
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Open
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:
Department of Internal Medicine
ORP Eligible: Yes
Salary: Commensurate
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Alan Dow, MD
Contact Email: Alan.Dow@vcuhealth.org
