Teaching Professor Division Chair of Pediatrics

**Current Xavier University employees** **must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Teaching Professor, Division Chair of Pediatrics ‌ Xavier University’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine (XUCOM) invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure-track Chair of the Division of Pediatrics beginning Summer 2026. This is a senior academic leadership opportunity for an experienced physician-educator who is passionate about shaping the next generation of osteopathic physicians. This senior academic leadership role provides the opportunity to shape the Pediatrics division within a mission-driven osteopathic medical school at a Jesuit Catholic university. The Chair will lead curricular integration across preclinical and clinical phases, serve as Clinical Clerkship Director for third-year Pediatrics rotations, mentor faculty and students, and ensure divisional excellence in accreditation, assessment, and strategic planning. This is a 0.8 FTE academic appointment with Xavier University. The successful candidate is expected to maintain clinical privileges and provide patient care approximately one day per week within a partner health system. **Qualifications:** * DO or MD degree. * Current AOA or ABMS board certification in Pediatrics. * Current AOA or ABMS board certification in Pediatrics. * Eligibility for unrestricted Ohio medical licensure. * Eligibility for clinical privileges at a partner health system. * Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in undergraduate or graduate medical education. * Minimum of 10 years of clinical practice experience in Pediatrics. * Experience mentoring faculty. * Experience with accreditation processes. * Experience developing assessment items for NBOME or NBME. * Budget management experience in an academic or healthcare setting. * Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Job Responsibilities: * Lead the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of Pediatrics curricular content across preclinical and clinical years. * Serve as Clinical Clerkship Director for third-year Pediatrics rotations. * Mentor and evaluate division faculty and medical students, including career advising and residency preparation. * Ensure divisional compliance with COCA accreditation standards and support institutional strategic initiatives. * Oversee divisional operations, including faculty workload distribution, committee assignments, and budget administration. * Additional responsibilities include contributing to teaching, scholarship, service, and student engagement activities in support of the College’s mission. **Applications Process:** To ensure consideration, qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three professional references through Xavier University’s website. Review of applications will begin **March 23, 2026**, and will continue until the position closes at the University’s discretion. **About Xavier University:** Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts. Guided by our [mission and values](http://www.xavier.edu/mission-identity/xaviers-mission/xaviers-vision-and-mission-statements), we welcome and support individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We unreservedly commit to open and free inquiry, deliberately seek multiple perspectives, and create a campus where everyone feels a sense of [belonging](http://www.xavier.edu/ignatianbelonging/about-us/index). Our campus is located in the vibrant city of [Cincinnati](http://www.xavier.edu/cincinnati/), offering a wide array of neighborhoods and professional opportunities. ‌ Benefits - applies only to full-time positions:  Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.  Eligibility varies by position and employment class:  * Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage. * Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account. * Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. * Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays. * Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.