Employment Type : Full-Time
Position Number 00022821
Appointment Type Regular
Location-City New Orleans
School/Division MEDICAL SCHOOL
Department M/S-Administration
Position SummaryThe Department Head for Pediatrics will oversee the faculty, staff and learners in the Department of Pediatrics to advance the educational, clinical, research, and advocacy missions of the department and the School of Medicine. This includes faculty and learners in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. The Department Head will report directly to the Dean of the School of Medicine and work closely with the leadership at our partnering clinical facilities, our regional campuses, and the LSU Healthcare Network. Partnering clinical facilities are highlighted by Children’s Hospital New Orleans (CHNOLA) and include other LCMC Partner Hospitals and an expanding number of facilities in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. The Department Head will also work with associate and assistant deans to ensure high quality educational experiences for learners. The Department Head will have opportunities to collaborate with other clinical and basic science departments, and directors and staff of the multi-specialty clinics and multi-disciplinary services provided through CHNOLA.
Additional Position Information
Minimum Qualifications Required Education Other
If Other Required Education, please specify MD or MD/PhD
Discipline(s)
Certifications/Licenses Required Board Certified in Pediatrics or a Pediatrics Subspecialty, or be actively enrolled in the maintenance of certification program; licensure to practice in the State of Louisiana before hire date
Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job 10
Indicate the type of experience required to do the job Experience on a medical school faculty, and have obtained the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Must have achieved distinction in the areas of clinical practice, education, research, and/or program administration.
Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education
If Other Preferred Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Certifications/Licenses Preferred
Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job Experience in a leadership role as a department head, section chief or division director. Experience in recruiting faculty for clinical work, teaching, and research positions. Experience in educational leadership as a program director or course director
Posting Detail Information Posting Number U00628P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Date to Begin
Special Instructions Summary
EEO StatementLSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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