The Department of Pediatrics seeks to appoint a Vice Chair in order to better meet the mission areas of the department.  In the interests of providing leadership, direction and development for all teaching, clinical, research and support activities- with the expansion to 3 and soon 4 offices as well as the integration of psychology into the service line and ongoing interest to further support Rowan University research endeavors and status with grant seeking  and the ongoing optimizations with Virtua Medical Group would benefit from the participation of increased faculty leadership within the Pediatrics Department. This position would report directly to the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics; the Vice Chair works closely with Rowan-Virtua Medicine Administration team and members of the Dean’s cabinet to fulfill this role.  The Vice Chair should be prepared to represent or act as an alternate to the Chair if required.

Essential Duties

Clinical

• Quality Projects to ensure success in VMG, VIN and other Rowan Medicine Initiatives for patient care in relation to the school, affiliates and medical insurance carrier programs.  Specifics will vary based on program but metrics could include:
  • Attaining highest level of recognition for quality in any insurance incentive program
  • Decrease utilization in various target domains
  • Setting standards for Faculty and Staff  in relation to meeting quality metrics
  • Providing regularly scheduled education and feedback regarding these metrics to responsible parties and providing corrective action  where needed
• Leads planning and goal-setting at ambulatory practices for practice optimization and transformation
• Set standards for clinical workflows such as :
  • Standing orders
  • Rooming protocols
  • Schedule Management
  • Patient Safety
• Leads Medical Director/Office Manager team with agenda setting /meeting/ navigation/ follow up
• Identifies which aspects of revenue generating metrics need improvement/refinement

Academic (In conjunction with Directors- Pre-clerkship and Clerkship)

• Direct education programs to ensure pre-doctoral and post-doctoral faculty success in competencies, accreditation standards, quality, consistency
• Ensure success in high stakes examination including COMLEX- COMAT- monitor Assessments and longitudinal interventions and efforts
• Oversee current departmental Areas of Distinction as approved by Curriculum Committee
• Oversee Faculty Development Programs for Salaried and Volunteer Faculty
• Review and respond to student and faculty satisfaction data, providing appropriate feedback as needed
• Serve as departmental point-person for Educational Software Initiatives, proposals and suggestions
• Work with the Deans Office and Foundation to solicit nominations for scholarships and awards for Pediatrics
• Continue to work to integrate IPE in Pediatrics with Rowan University i.e. Department of Psychology, Respiratory therapy, School of Nursing, APN program, Physician Assistant program (expected)

Service

• Student Groups
  • Serve as Department Liaison for Pediatric Specific Student Service Organizations
• AAP/ NJAAP
• ACOP

Research

• Serve as point person for determination of approval for all eIRB submissions
  • Ensure all grant reporting and deliverables are complete and accurate for each department project
  • Seek out additional projects at Federal, State and Local levels, working with established faculty to apply for and obtain funding
  • Work with OSP and Grant writers to submit new grant applications
• Mentor junior faculty in building scholarly profile
• Participate in grant proposals from sources at school, university and national level
• Collaborate with other University Departments and Schools on grant projects
• Serve as point person for new ideas students/faculty would like to develop

Administration

• Serve as proxy for Chair as needed at School, University and Affiliate level committees
• Serve as proxy for Chair as needed when Chair is unavailable due to vacation, leave, etc.
• Assist Chair/Administrator in preparation of Departmental annual budget
• Participate in interviewing and on-boarding hires for faculty and department level staff

Others duties as assigned by the Chair.

Qualifications:

Must hold a medical degree (DO or MD), and be either AOA or ABMS Board Certified in Pediatrics and have five years of professional experience, including prior experiences in management role. Must be able to demonstrate and provide examples of leadership (i.e. previous departmental leadership positions, significant medical directorship roles, involvement in regional/national organizations etc.), teambuilding (i.e. previous successes, experience, interpersonal skills), academic strength (i.e. teaching experience, research experience, publications), clinical strength (peer recognition, reputation, patient satisfaction) and management strength (coaching, type and quality of management experience, advanced degree with experience).

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

Leadership, staff, and faculty identified diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values for Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine.  We believe promoting these values cultivates a more diverse physician workforce and develops skillful, culturally competent physicians to improve health and solve health disparities. 

Experience with diverse populations.  Record of respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one’s own. Ability to recognize and manage one’s behaviors and communication to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment within the department/organization.

NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.  The university will not sponsor an applicant's work visa for this position.

NOTE:  This faculty appointment is Tenure Eligible and may be granted upon successful completion of criteria listed in the Rowan-Virtua SOM Faculty Bylaws. 

NOTE: Faculty Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor is pending review and recommendation made by the Faculty Affairs Committee

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.