Vice-Chair of Faculty Affairs, Department of Emergency Medicine

Position Summary

TheVice Chair of Faculty Affairswill providestrategic leadership and operational oversightfor faculty development engagement and advancement across the Department of Emergency Medicine.

This individual will partner closely with theDepartment Chair other Vice Chairs (Education Research & Innovation) and UVA Health leadership to foster a thriving collaborative and equitable environment for faculty success at all ranks and across clinical research and educational missions.

The Vice Chair will serve as akey advisor to the Chair on faculty-related policies oversee faculty appointment and promotion processes champion well-being and recognition initiatives and ensure alignment with School of Medicine and UVA Health priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Faculty Development and Advancement

• Lead faculty development initiatives including mentorship programs for early-career and mid-career faculty.
• Oversee promotion tenure and reappointment processes in collaboration with the School of Medicine.
• Partner with the Chair to ensure equitable evaluation and advancement opportunities for all faculty.
• Develop structured pathways for leadership development academic promotion and scholarship.

Faculty Engagement and Well-Being

• Foster an inclusive and supportive departmental culture that aligns with UVAsASPIRE values(Accountability Stewardship Professionalism Integrity Respect and Empathy).
• Lead initiatives to improve faculty experience well-being and retention.
• Develop and oversee recognition and awards programs.
• Collaborate with departmental and institutional leadership on strategies for diversity equity inclusion and belonging.

Mentorship and Academic Growth

• Oversee mentorship programs for faculty pursuing academic promotion educational leadership and research careers.
• Identify and support faculty with interest in academic leadership positions at UVA and in national organizations.
• Provide guidance on effective academic goal setting career planning and time management.

Operational and Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a core member of the departments senior leadership team.
• Align faculty affairs initiatives with departmental goals inclinical care education research and innovation.
• Work closely with UVAs Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development and the School of Medicines leadership on policies and initiatives.
• Provide regular reporting to the Chair on faculty demographics promotion metrics retention and engagement.

About the Department of Emergency Medicine

TheUVA Department of Emergency Medicineis a nationally recognized leader in clinical care education and research. The departments faculty care for more than75000 patients annuallyacross UVA Healths academic emergency department and regional sites.

Educational excellence is a core mission with arobust residency program fellowships in EMS medical toxicology ultrasound and global health and active student programs. Faculty are nationally recognized for innovation in AI-augmented learning simulation-based education physician well-being initiatives and operational research.

The department has strong institutional support for educational innovation with collaborative ties to theSchool of Medicine Office of Educational Affairs UVAs Link Lab for data science and engineering and the Center for Advanced Medical Analytics.

About UVA Health and Charlottesville

UVA Health is the flagship academic health system for the Commonwealth of Virginia and is consistently ranked among the nations best. The University of Virginia is a top-public university with a strong culture of interdisciplinary collaboration innovation and service.

Charlottesville offers an outstanding quality of life combining the vibrant intellectual and cultural environment of a university town with the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Required:

• MD or DO (or equivalent) degree.
• Board certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM).
• Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in Virginia.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in faculty development mentorship or academic affairs.
• Strong track record of academic productivity and commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.
• Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Prior experience as an Associate or Vice Chair Section/Division Chief or comparable leadership role.
• Familiarity with APT (Appointment Promotion and Tenure) policies and processes.
• Experience leading initiatives in faculty well-being recognition or institutional culture.
• Evidence of national engagement in faculty affairs professional societies or leadership development.