Position Description:
Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs
- Department of Radiology
- Medical College of Wisconsin
The Department of Radiology Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs is the physician leader responsible for overseeing departmental mentoring, the faculty promotion process, faculty and staff wellbeing programs, and faculty professional development in collaboration with the Chair of Radiology. The Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs will oversee the progress of the mentoring committee, promotions committee, peer supporter program, and faculty wellbeing workgroup consisting of several faculty, staff, and practitioner leaders to advance the inclusive and supportive culture of the department. It is highly important that the Vice Chair lead with empathy and through a lens of emotional intelligence as well as diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to advance a mission of care and workplace wellbeing within the department while inculcating MCW’s values and behaviors.
Reporting directly to the Chair of Radiology, the Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs will provide oversight and strategic direction to the department’s mission of faculty and staff development and wellbeing. The Vice Chair will play a critical role in proactively developing and optimizing our processes for faculty mentoring and professional development, promotion and tenure, talent retention, and departmental wellbeing. The Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs will act as an advocate and facilitator for our faculty as they navigate their careers and build their futures within our institution.
The Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs will work collaboratively with the Program Manager who serves as the day to day operational and administrative person in aiding in executing the primary functions and responsibilities of the role as well as developing and executing strategic impact goals.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities
- Oversee and support departmental efforts in mentoring, promotions, wellbeing/workplace burnout management, and faculty professional development and insure that MCW principles of diversity, equity and inclusion are incorporated into these initiatives.
- Refine and maintain departmental Mentoring and Development and Wellbeing Mission Statements.
- Refine and maintain departmental Mentoring and Development and Wellbeing Strategic Plans.
- Serve as a key resource for all formal faculty mentoring, development, and wellness activities with a focus on metrics to gauge success in goals for overall workplace wellbeing.
- Work in conjunction with the Vice Chair of Education to develop and maintain a faculty development curriculum that includes topics to enhance the role of faculty as educators.
- Serve as a mentor to division/section chiefs as they develop and mentor their faculty members.
- Serve as co-chair of department Faculty Promotions Committee.
- Serve as co-chair of the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee.
- Serve as co-chair of department Mentoring Committee.
- Serve as a member of the department Faculty Wellbeing Workgroup.
- Serve as a trained empathetic MCW/FH tier 2 Peer Supporter for addressing traumatic patient events and second victim syndrome.
- Participate in local, regional, and/or national societies/organizations that focus on faculty mentoring, development, and wellness.
- Participate in MCW Office of Faculty Affairs formal faculty mentoring, development, and wellness trainings as appropriate.
- Act as a Radiology department liaison with MCW committees, boards, or collaboratives to ensure interdepartmental collaboration for faculty mentoring, development, and wellness activities as needed.
- Attend and communicate updates regarding relevant ongoing/planned/proposed programs/events/activities at faculty meetings.
- Perform other wellness and development related duties on department chair’s request as needed.
Benefits
- MCW Radiology offers a competitive salary within the academic environment with bi-annual incentives based on team-based metrics.
- Protected Academic/Administrative time (1-2 days/week dependent on role).
- Competitive vacation/meeting time – 24 vacation days + up to 25 meeting days for conferences and academic opportunities.
- Access to academic expense funds to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences. ($2,000 allowance for Society Dues + $4,000. allowance for CME, travel, and conferences).
- At-home workstations, which allow for flexibility and opportunities for moonlighting within the department.
- A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution.
- Employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin provides eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Faculty Dependent Child Tuition Reimbursement.
Medical College of Wisconsin
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
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.
Our Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing
MCW recognizes the hard work and multiple responsibilities of our faculty and staff and is committed to improving wellness and wellbeing. As part of MCW’s commitment, a multitude of resources are provided and encouraged including the Well-Being Index, literature/research, courses, and peer support programs.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW’s functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace. If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position Requirements:
Must be a board-certified radiologist with a fellowship training within a subspecialty in Radiology.
Must have a track record of mentorship and coaching.
Must at least hold the rank of Associate Professor.
Must have prior leadership experience in academic medicine.
Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Nominations and applications, including current curriculum vitae and a cover letter stating qualifications and reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to:
David Dunn
Physician Recruiter
Ddunn@mcw.edu
Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
