Associate or Professor of Clinical Pediatrics - Chief of the Division of Developmental-Behavior[...]

Position Summary Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and the Department of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) seek to recruit an accomplished physician leader to serve as Chief of the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Co-Director of CHLA’s Behavioral Health Institute (BHI), and the Las Madrinas Endowed Chair in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics . The Chief will oversee the division’s clinical care, research, and education programs; service missions; strategic planning; faculty recruitment; program development; faculty and fellow mentoring; and budgetary affairs. Division Overview CHLA ranks among the top 10 children’s hospitals in the nation for clinical excellence, as recognized on the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll every year since the rankings were launched. The Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is nationally recognized for excellence in clinical care, education, and research and serves as one of the four core pillars of the Behavioral Health Institute: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Psychology, and Social Work. The Division is ranked among the top in the nation on the U.S. News & World Report annual list for 2025-2026. The Division plays a critical role in shaping system-wide behavioral health strategy and works closely with early intervention providers, community agencies, and school systems to ensure coordinated developmental, behavioral, and educational support for children and families. It currently includes 8 full-time faculty, 2 advanced practice providers, 1 part-time provider, and 12 staff members. There are 5 fellows in the division’s three‑year, ACGME‑accredited training program that has earned grant funding through the Maternal and Child Health Bureau. The Division also plays a central role in CHLA’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Center, including specialized autism assessment services provided through the Boone Fetter Clinic. The Community Behavioral Health Program, a Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health funded multidisciplinary outpatient program, delivers developmentally tailored services. The Division partners with the Stein Tikun Olam Early Connections Program, which supports CHLA’s youngest patients and families by promoting early family relationships. In collaboration with the Fetal and Neonatal Institute, the Division participates in the Newborn Follow‑Up Program, providing longitudinal developmental, behavioral, and growth monitoring for infants at high risk due to medical complexity or neonatal intensive care unit hospitalization. Qualifications The position requires a medical degree (MD or MD/PhD or comparable), board‑certification in developmental‑behavioral pediatrics and general pediatrics, and outstanding qualifications in clinical care, education, and research. Candidates should also have a track record of academic leadership, with an appropriate appointment at the level of Associate Professor or Professor in the Keck School of Medicine. Salary The annual base salary range for this position is $309,500‑$333,784. Contact Information Alan S. Wayne, MD Chair, Department of Pediatrics Professor of Pediatrics, Medicine, and Cancer Biology Keck School of Medicine of USC Pediatrician‑in‑Chief and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Pasadena Guild Chair Children’s Hospital Los Angeles View email address on click.appcast.io Valerie Campana, MBA Director, Academic Affairs Children’s Hospital Los Angeles View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Southern California