Division Chief of Genetics & Metabolism

Madison, Wisconsin, The Division of Genetics & Metabolism within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) is seeking an academic Geneticist to assume the role of Division Chief of Genetics & Metabolism. This is an opportunity for a full-time Professor, Associate Professor, or late-stage Assistant Professor. We seek a leader with enthusiasm for academic medicine who will encourage, inspire, and empower division members. The Division Chief provides strategic and operational leadership; oversees divisional faculty and staff; spearheads the expansion of clinical, education, and research programs; and guides faculty professional development. Strong leadership skills are essential and a physician with an active research program would be ideal, but is not a requirement. This is an opportunity to teach and mentor medical students, residents, and other trainees, thereby shaping the next generation of medical professionals. Opportunities exist for clinical research in the candidate's area/s of interest. The candidate will lead dedicated disease-specific research staff and have access to substantial programmatic research funds.

This position is full-time, 100%

This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Assistant Professor (CHS), Clinical Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Assistant Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR10008941: please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this position.

CHS/CT Track: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/division-chief-of-genetics-metabolism-madison-wisconsin-united-states-32de5121-ae7e-4c81-b356-ee37e352dc46 Tenure Track: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/division-chief-of-genetics-metabolism-physician-scientist-madison-wisconsin-united-states

REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must be an experienced academic physician with demonstrated excellence in research, education, service, and/or clinical care. Must possess a record of scholarly achievements, outstanding leadership skills, professionalism, and ability to develop interdisciplinary, collaborative programs.

Board certification or board eligibility in the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) in Clinical Genetics and/or Clinical or Medical Biochemical Genetics and is required by the appointment start date.

Completion of an ACGME-approved pathway for categorical training in a medical genetics and genomics residency or combined ACGME primary specialty (e.g. pediatrics, internal medicine)/Medical Genetics and Genomics residency training program is required by the appointment start date.

The candidate is required to have a Wisconsin medical license by the appointment start date.

Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by the appointment start date.

Completion of a Medical Biochemical Genetics fellowship program is preferred but not required.

Faculty at UW-Madison are offered a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and relocation costs.