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Chair, Department of Pediatrics
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Position Number: 5708272
Location: Pomona, CA
Position Type: Medicine - Physicians

Chair, Department of Pediatrics

Posting Number: A00756
Campus:
Department: 1406-Specialty Clinical Sciences

Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $230,000.00
Maximum $271,669.00

Job Summary

Responsible for the planning, development, and evaluation of the pediatrics curriculum including topics, courses, and methods of instruction, which relate to pediatrics.
Teaches through instruction, supervision and role modeling, the skills, values and attitudes identified by the WesternU/COMP Department of Pediatrics as necessary and appropriate to be good physicians. Teaching responsibilities may include mentoring WesternU students of all programs on clinical rotations as well as participating in the first- and second-year didactic programs, and as a lecturer or facilitator in the third- and fourth-year clinical programs as assigned at COMP/COMP-Northwest.
Helps to develop and participate in research projects and grant funding. Participates in development and implementation of grants by state, federal or private organizations awarded to WesternU/COMP/COMP-Northwest.
Advises assigned student mentees regarding curriculum issues and graduation requirements. Serves as advisor and consultant for assigned student club and acts as liaison between administration and students on club related activities.
Participates in discussions and works with other departmental chairs and discipline leaders at WesternU.
Promotes, by example and precepting, a general atmosphere of respect for knowledge, thought, and inquiry in pediatrics within the University.
Contributes to the planning, development, and evaluation of courses and academic programs within the college and university.
Plans and manages the departmental budget, allocating funds appropriately to efficiently utilize resources. Projects future departmental budgetary needs (operational and personnel) and provides proposals with documentation during the budget planning cycle.
Evaluates departmental faculty and staff members according to their job descriptions and consistent with departmental, college, and university standards.
Provides vision and leadership in departmental strategic planning taking into consideration input by the departmental faculty (if applicable), the college administration, outside stakeholders, and national benchmarks.
Evaluates candidates for appointment of clinical faculty members and participates in the evaluation and development of said members, when indicated.
Participates in professional organizations necessary for the representation of the Department of Pediatrics at COMP/COMP-Northwest.

This is an administration position that includes a faculty appointment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to

perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Ability to effectively communicate with others, in person, in writing in utilizing a telephone and in electronic communications.
Ability to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff and students.
Must possess strong organizational, management and administrative abilities.
Must be committed to a career in academic medicine in the field of osteopathic pediatrics.
Must possess strong organizational and administrative abilities and be able to act effectively as a leader and member of a team.
Ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

Education: Doctor of Medicine (DO) or (MD) degree. Current AOA or ABP board certification in Pediatrics.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in teaching and academic leadership in a medical education setting preferred.

Licensure: Unrestricted California or Oregon licensure (or eligibility for California or Oregon licensure). Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Date: 10/08/2024
Closing Date:

Essential Job Duties

To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/31175