Vice Chair- Research and Scholarship | Emergency Medicine | The Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) seeks a visionary and highly motivated researcher to join the Department as an Associate or Full Professor for the position of Vice Chair for Research and Scholarship.

Position Highlights:

• The Vice Chair will report directly to the System Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine and be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic plans for the research mission of the department in conjunction with Department Chair – with a focus on increasing extramural funding and the number and quality of departmental peer-reviewed publications and presentations. 

• The research mission is further supported by five directors reporting to the Vice Chair for Research and Scholarship:  1) Director of Research Operations; 2) Director of Research Education and Training; 3) Director of the Resuscitation Research Center (RRC); 4) Director of the Center for Substance Use Research and Intervention (SURI); and 5) Director of the Emergency Medicine (EM) Clinical Trials Unit (CTU).  

• In addition, the research mission is supported by a well-rounded team of research staff, including scientists, project coordinators, and clinical trial enrollers.  

• The major criteria for appointment to this position shall be demonstrated excellence in independent, extramurally-funded, investigative research – coupled with demonstrated collaborative leadership.

• Across eight clinical practice sites, our faculty, fellows, residents, and advanced practice providers (APPs) care for more than 200,000 patient visits across seven practice locations each year. 

• Our department is home to a competitive training program of 36 (and expanding to 42) residents, which attracts top-notch house staff from medical schools across the nation.

• Additionally, the department administers several subspecialty fellowship programs in areas such as research, medical toxicology, critical care medicine, EMS, simulation, administration and operations, and medical education, among others.

• Many of our faculty members, fellows, residents, APPs, and staff in the department are engaged in a host of extramurally funded, cutting-edge, investigative research.  Inquiry in the areas of cardiac arrest and resuscitation, substance use disorders, injury, EMS, and health equity, among others, have garnered MCW a reputation as a research force in the specialty of emergency medicine. 

• As evidence of the department’s increased impact in discovery, this past academic year, we achieved highest-ever levels of extramural grant submissions, peer-reviewed publications, and international, national, and regional presentations. 

• Building on this success, the next Vice Chair for Research and Scholarship will be charged with devising and implementing creative strategies to both increase departmental extramural funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as well as further diversifying its overall funding portfolio.

Qualifications

• Successful applicants will possess an M.D. and/or Ph.D. as well as the qualifications to be appointed as Associate Professor or Professor with or without tenure. 

• Preference will be given to candidates possessing an active, portable portfolio of extramurally funded research.

• Desired qualities and skills include a track record of successfully managing research teams and resources.  Other desirable qualities include ethical conduct, professionalism, clear communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and leadership and management abilities sufficient to effectively lead and develop investigators and support staff. 

• The candidate should have prior experience with budgetary oversight and grant administration.

• The candidate should have the ability to create and execute a strategic vision, provide guidance, and stimulate research endeavors in the Department of Emergency Medicine, while at the same time maintaining an active, extramurally funded research portfolio.

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Procedure for Candidacy

To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:

Cati TeDuits, Physician & APP Recruiter

cteduits@mcw.edu 

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and research.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Generous 403(b) with 8% matching and CME allowance.
• Employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin provides eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a Pharmacy School. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. The core of everything we do at the MCW is academic medicine, which brings together scientists, clinicians, students, and community members to solve challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world. Every study we conduct, and every patient we see, leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Children’s Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center and many other hospitals and clinics in eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

The beautiful, safe, and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood CResearch Institute, and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research, and community service.

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.