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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

Department Chair of Pediatrics (Associate Professor or Higher)

el paso, TX

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Job description

43719BR

Position Description:

Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

Requisition ID:

43719BR

Work Location:

El Paso

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

Pediatrics Elp

Major/Essential Functions:

Provides strategic leadership and vision for the department, aligning departmental goals in scholarship, education, patient care, and academically-related public service with the mission and priorities of the medical school and university

Oversees faculty recruitment, fosters faculty development, and promotes retention of qualified faculty, fostering a culture of academic excellence, collaboration, and professional growth

Participates in and promotes excellence in undergraduate medical education, including collaboration on the pre-clerkship and clerkship pediatrics curriculum

Fosters success in graduate medical education for the pediatrics residency program

Collaborate closely with executive leadership of El Paso Children’s Hospital and University Medical Center, including the Chief Executive Officers and senior administrative team, to advance shared strategic, clinical, quality, and operational goals

Ensures high-quality clinical care, patient safety, and operational efficiency across all inpatient and outpatient pediatric services, in close partnership with senior leadership of the medical school and affiliated hospitals Partner with hospital quality, safety, and performance improvement teams to ensure excellence in patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement across pediatric services

Work collaboratively with community-based pediatricians and subspecialists to foster alignment in clinical standards, education, and patient-centered care

Manages the departmental resources, budget, and philanthropic efforts, optimizing financial sustainability

Serves as a member of the Dean’s Council and works collaboratively with departmental chair colleagues

Foster and support faculty research and scholarly activity in the department by promoting mentorship, collaboration, and appropriate allocation of effort and resources

Serves as a mentor and role model for faculty, residents, staff and students

Engages in advancement of scientific knowledge through research and/or scholarship

Contributes to the community through academically-related public service complementary to the institutional mission

Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures

Ensures compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations and requirements

Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with PLFSOM’s Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility

Upholds and promotes the values-based culture of TTUHSC El Paso

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

M.D. or D.O. degree, or equivalent degree

Texas medical license, or eligibility for Texas medical licensure

Board certification in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and, if applicable, in a pediatric subspecialty

Qualified for faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or higher

Leadership experience at the level of department chair, vice-chair, division chief, medical director, program director, or comparable role

Experience as a practicing clinician in an academic medical center

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Distinguished record of clinical care, teaching, and scholarship

Experience and understanding of undergraduate medical education and graduate medical education program requirements

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate effectively within and outside the department with senior leadership, clinical partners, and the community

Experience in recruiting, retaining, mentoring and developing faculty, staff, and fellows/residents

Master’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, public administration, medical management, or equivalent administrative experience

Experience in managing quality outcomes for patient care services

Experience in growing revenue, meeting budgets, assessing clinical and economic performance, and strengthening a department

Experience in, or interest in developing expertise in, philanthropy relevant to an academic department

Established national reputation for the rank of Professor

Demonstrated experience working in partnership with a freestanding children’s hospital, hospital-employed physician groups, and community-based pediatric providers

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Jeanne Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at .

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate:

salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at .

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Shift:

Day

Grant Funded?:

No

Job Group:

Associate Professor

Worksite address

el paso, TX, 88568, US

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