Anesthesiology - Vice Chair - Academic Development

POSITION SUMMARY:

The is a full-time member of Beverly Anesthesiology, reporting to the Co-Chairs of the Department of Anesthesiology. In addition to providing clinical activities, the Vice Chair of Academic Development will work closely with the co-chairs to lead the department’s academic mission. This position will be responsible for providing the vision, strategic direction, and environment to grow and sustain the expansion of department’s academic mission. This position is involved in activities that support the department’s mission of quality patient care, research, education and training and quality services.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the leadership of Co-Chairs of Anesthesiology, Vice Chair of Academic Development will be primarily responsible to:

• In collaboration with the Co-Chairs of Anesthesiology, lead and implement effective strategic planning for academic development initiatives in the department.
• Develops and leads the academic mission of the department.
• Leads, develops, and implements faculty development programs.
• Foster an environment that values and promotes academic faculty development and alignment, serving as the primary departmental advocate for investment and improvement in these efforts.
• Engage physicians in programmatic development, transformation, restructuring, and or implementation.
• Develop a plan for the periodic assessment of ongoing academic programs and implement change in response to faculty needs.
• Develop a program for the anesthesiologists for early career development - orientation and onboarding, lectures and workshops, and an outline for career development.
• Establish mentorship program that pairs faculty mentors and mentees.
• Promote faculty professionalism and well-being initiatives.
• Act as a champion regarding faculty wellness, engagement, recruitment, and retention
• Continue and enhance existing well-being initiatives to meet faculty needs, while employing best practices in this area and creating accessible resources for faculty.
• Plan and implement programs for all faculty to enhance peer-mentoring opportunities, transparency, and accountability in professional development.
• Develops evaluation processes and metrics for faculty development and leadership programs to ensure efficacy and continuous improvement.

**Qualifications**

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Medical Degree or equivalent
• Board Certification in Anesthesiology
• Unrestricted California license as Physician
• Medical Staff membership in accordance with requirements for same as specified in the CSMC and Medical Staff bylaws, rules and regulations.
• Eligible for recommendation to the appropriate academic rank and appointment
• Minimum of five years of active clinical experience with a proven track record of extramural funding.
• Prior management and leadership experience is required.
• Proven record of accomplishments that document excellence in research, teaching and service consistent with appointment as associate or full professor in the tenure-track
• National recognition for academic excellence in a field related to anesthesiology

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