Chief, Division of Adolescent Medicine - Associate Professor

Associate Professor Or Professor Academic Faculty

Department of Pediatrics / Division of Adolescent Medicine

Position Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children's Wisconsin seeks a visionary, innovative, and scholarly leader to serve Chief of the Division of Pediatric Adolescent Medicine. This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at the Children's Wisconsin hospital campus. We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care.

The ideal candidate

• Will define the vision and strategy to drive programmatic excellence, aligning with the clinical, research, education, and community engagement missions of Children's Wisconsin Hospital, Children's Specialty Group, and the Medical College of Wisconsin.

• As a key member of the Department of Pediatrics' senior leadership team, the Division Chief will be instrumental in expanding the division and cultivating new clinical and research collaborations across departments and institutions. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong passion for the mission and vision of the Pediatric Adolescent Medicine Division, with a proven record of leadership, collaboration, and scholarly achievement. Relevant clinical expertise and leadership success are essential.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, and professionalism across the organization while overseeing the Division's finances responsibly.
• Recruit, retain, and support the development of a diverse and talented faculty, promoting their career growth.
• Thrive in a collaborative, matrixed, and complex environment, working effectively across diverse teams and provide leadership in a complex, multi-faceted university or academic medical center.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborate with a team of dedicated Pediatric generalists and specialists, all committed to improving the health and well-being of children and their families.
• Help elevate and grow the Division of Pediatric Adolescent Medicine, while engaging in meaningful mentorship through our active fellowship program.
• Partner with the Adolescent Medicine Division Chief to drive excellence and growth in all our missions: clinical care, education, research, and community service.
• Engage in a fulfilling full-time clinical practice with Children's Wisconsin, in collaboration with the Medical College of Wisconsin, providing exceptional care to children and families in Wisconsin, alongside some of the world's most renowned pediatric doctors, advanced practice providers, and scientists.
• Dedicate time to mentorship and research in an academic environment as an Assistant or Associate Professor at one of the nation's top medical institutions.

Schedule:

• Full-Time

• Salaried (Exempt) or Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Department/Division Highlights:

Our division is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of adolescents through high-quality outpatient care at multiple clinical locations throughout Milwaukee. We are developing innovative programs to increase access to essential prevention services and medical care, with a focus on addressing both physical and psychosocial needs to ensure a healthier, more productive future for young people. Our team excels in providing specialized care for individuals with eating disorders, hormonal regulation, reproductive health, and the unique needs of incarcerated adolescents and young adults. Moving forward, we are focused on expanding our outreach into the community and enhancing our practice to include substance abuse counseling and treatment.

We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of adolescents by providing high-quality outpatient care across multiple clinical sites in Milwaukee. Our focus is on developing innovative programs that improve access to prevention services and medical care, addressing both medical and psychosocial needs to promote healthier, more productive futures. Key strengths of our adolescent medicine team include expertise in managing eating disorders, hormonal regulation, reproductive care, and supporting incarcerated adolescents and young adults. Looking ahead, we are eager to expand our outreach into the community and broaden our services to include substance abuse counseling and treatment.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.

• Fellowship trained and Board certification in Adolescent Medicine.

• State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin.

• Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist.

Why MCW?

• MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Protected Academic time.

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

• A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution.

• Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences.

• As a qualifying non-profit, employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off, and more!

Children's Wisconsin and Children's Specialty Group

Children's Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children's Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children's Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Children's Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023.

Children's and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin the Children's Specialty Group (CSG) - are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children's Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2021-2022, CW and CSG had six specialties ranked by US News & World Report: cancer; cardiology and heart surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; and pulmonology. With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department/trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions.

Procedure for Candidacy

To submit your application, please click on "Apply Now." You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state's only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.