Chair, Department of Pediatrics

Position Highlights: Lead a comprehensive academic pediatric department with more than 90 faculty members. Provide oversight for pediatric clinical services, education, research, and faculty development across a broad range of specialties and subspecialties. Direct department clinical, operational, and financial performance while advancing quality, safety, and patient outcomes. Shape the future of pediatric education and scholarship at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Serve as a key member of Loyola Medicine's Clinical Leadership Council. Recruit, mentor, and develop outstanding faculty while fostering a collaborative academic culture. Expand programs and partnerships that strengthen access to exceptional pediatric care throughout the region.

Qualifications: A medical degree and board certification in specialty are required Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Illinois Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor Demonstrated success in leadership roles within an academic medical center A record of excellence in clinical care, education, and research A strong background in funded research is preferred but not required Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC), Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from nearly 2,000 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. LUMC is a 547-licensed-bed hospital in Maywood that includes the William G. and Mary A. Ryan Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine, the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, the John L. Keeley, MD, Emergency Department, a Level 1 trauma center, Illinois's largest burn center, the Nancy W. Knowles Orthopaedic Institute, a certified comprehensive stroke center, transplant center and a children’s hospital. Having delivered compassionate care for over 50 years, Loyola also trains the next generation of caregivers through its academic affiliation with Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine and Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing. Established in 1961, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is a 247-licensed-bed community hospital in Melrose Park that includes the Judd A. Weinberg Emergency Department, the Loyola Center for Metabolic Surgery and Bariatric Care, Loyola Cancer Care & Research at the Marjorie G. Weinberg Cancer Center, acute rehabilitation, a transitional care center, childcare center and fitness center. Founded in 1919, MacNeal Hospital is a 374-licensed-bed teaching hospital in Berwyn with advanced medical, surgical and psychiatric services and a 68-bed behavioral health program. For more information, visit loyolamedicine.org. You can also follow Loyola Medicine on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or X (formerly known as Twitter). This opportunity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including: Competitive starting compensation between $159,000 – $985,945 Salary Based on Academic Rank and Experience Excellent Benefits: Trinity Health Benefits Summary Paid Time Off Days Paid malpractice, including post-employment tail coverage Relocation Expense Reimbursement (in accordance withIRSguidelines) CMEDays and Allowance Additional Benefits fromLUCor VA (if applicable) www.LoyolaMedicine.org All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.