Division Chair, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (F32680)

Division Chair - Endocrinology (F32680)

Department of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism

VCU Health - Richmond, VA

VCU Health's Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism is seeking a physician leader to help provide superior, compassionate and innovative clinical care to our patients using state-of-the-art knowledge and resources and to conduct and disseminate clinical, research and scholarship within the subspecialty of Endocrinology, as well as to train future clinicians in the area of Endocrinology.

Chief Purpose of this position: The Virginia Commonwealth (VCU) University School of Medicine invites applications for the position of Division Chair of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism within the Department of Internal Medicine. The school seeks a dynamic, strategic-minded individual with demonstrated leadership experience responsible for leading and growing the clinical, education, research and advocacy missions surrounding the prevention and care of patients with endocrine disorders.  The Division includes faculty with interests in all areas of clinical endocrinology; faculty members are located at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and Central VA Medical Center.

Position Responsibilities: 

Teaching - Oversee the teaching responsibilities of the division as a whole including interactions with medical students, residents, fellows, and other independent practitioners via continuing education.  The Chair is expected to contribute to the teaching of these learners based on their expertise.  In addition, the Chair will be expected to play a primary role in the mentoring of faculty and fellows in advancing their academic careers and supporting the efforts of other faculty as mentors.

Research - In addition to their personal research activities, the Chair should develop interdisciplinary collaborations to enhance the research program of the Division of Endocrinology and the Department of Internal Medicine.  Specifically, the Chair should build relationships with the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, and other academic units to expand the academic impact of the Division.  The Division Chair should develop and support the research activity of other faculty, fellows and residents in the area of endocrinology.

Service | The Chair will oversee all administrative aspects of the division to ensure institutional goals are met for academic and financial performance. This includes management of day-to-day division operations, staffing, budget, and division programs.  The Chair will serve on departmental, College, and/or University and Hospital committees as defined consistent with their expertise and authority. 

Clinical - The Chair will manage, and expand as necessary, the Endocrine Division’s multidisciplinary team which includes physicians, advanced practice providers, diabetes educators, and pharmacists in the clinical areas of:

• Diabetes mellitus
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Thyroid disorders including thyroid cancer
• Pituitary disorders
• Adrenal disorders
• Metabolic bone disease and calcium disorders
• Male and female hypogonadism
• Hyperandrogenemia
• Obesity
• Gender-affirming care

Required Qualifications: 

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
• Distinguished record of scholarship manifested by a strong publication record; nationally recognized for achievement in clinical research
• Administrative leadership experience in an academic medical center
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Clinical and research expertise in metabolism, insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes mellitus
• NIH Funded Investigator
• Track record of effectively mentoring junior faculty

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

#LI-AC1

Richmond is centrally located in the Mid-Atlantic region along the East Coast. With easy access to Washington D.C., the Atlantic Ocean, and the Blue Ridge Mountains, this River City is consistently top ranked for its rich history, charm, lower cost of living, outdoor adventure, trendy restaurants, breweries, wineries, upscale shopping, and world class museums.

With the James River flowing through the heart of City and the mild climate, Richmonders take full advantage of the area’s events, public gardens, festivals, and athletic activities. The area boasts a wide variety of arts, culture and entertainment. Among the numerous historical landmarks, you will also find beautiful theaters, concert venues,  ballet, museums including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond Children’s Museum, Science Museum of Virginia, and the Richmond International Raceway, to name a few.

Richmond has something for everyone. It’s family friendly, dog friendly, and there is never a shortage of things to do. Whether you want to live downtown, Church Hill, Shockoe Bottom, Forest Hill, The Fan, or the suburbs of the West End or Chesterfield County, each Richmond neighborhood is unique making it an attractively-sized and very livable city.

Welcome to VCU Health l MCV Physicians, the medical practice of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. As part of VCU’s School of Medicine, our physicians provide quality patient care services, teach the next generation of physicians, and conduct important research. VCU’s Massey Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Cancer Center and Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Health is the region’s full-service children’s hospital.

We are over 900 physicians and 19 clinical departments providing services at various sites in Virginia, including VCU Medical Center — Richmond, VA – the region’s comprehensive Level 1 Trauma Center, verified in adult, pediatric, and burn trauma care. VCU Medical Center integrates hospitals, clinical care facilities, health sciences schools and medical research.

Our physician-driven, patient-centered care model reflects the values and vision of an outstanding integrated academic practice.

VCU Health has consistently ranked high in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals study in the state and metro Richmond area. Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU continues to expand inpatient and outpatient services, as well as the new Virginia Treatment Center for Children, opened in 2018, serving as a beacon of hope for families seeking mental health services. We are proud that VCU Health has twice achieved Magnet® designation.  We are honored to be recognized by Working Mother magazine’s “100 Best” for work/life balance and integration. Since 2006, the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce has consistently named VCU Health an Area Employer of Choice. You won’t find a more appreciative organization to work for, nor better people to work with.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an urban university with over 32,000 students located in Richmond, Virginia, two hours south of Washington D.C. As one of the nation’s top research universities it attracts more than $255 million a year in sponsored research funding. Twenty-seven VCU graduate and professional programs rank among the best in the nation in US News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.