Job ID: 10126
Job Title: Department Chair of Pediatrics
Location: El Paso, TX
Department Chair of Pediatrics
Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
A unique opportunity to transform the region’s highly specialized pediatric infrastructure as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics for the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (PLFSOM) at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso). The Chair will serve as the academic and clinical leader of the Department of Pediatrics with direct reporting to the Dean of the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, located near the Rocky Mountains in one of the safest, fastest growing, and best places to live in the United States with a unique patient population.
As the only freestanding health sciences center located on the United States/Mexico border, dedicated to serving the Paso del Norte region, TTUHSC El Paso is the fastest growing medical school in Texas and one of the area’s major health care providers for the 21st century. In 2013, TTUHSC El Paso became an independent health sciences university and is now comprised of the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, the Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing, the L. Frederick Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine. TTUHSC El Paso is a leader in health care education, innovative research, and patient care for the West Texas region and beyond.
Key Leadership Agenda
The Chair of Pediatrics will articulate and execute a bold, forward-looking vision that advances excellence across postgraduate and undergraduate medical education while elevating the quality, scope, and impact of clinical services within the Department of Pediatrics. This leader will strengthen and expand the department’s scholarly portfolio — fostering innovative research, faculty development, and academic productivity — to enhance its regional and national prominence. The Chair of Pediatrics will provide leadership in strategic planning related to the expansion/growth of all departmental programs and academically-related public service with the mission and priorities of the medical school and university.
The Department of Pediatrics is fully committed to advancing Texas Tech Health El Paso’s vision to promote wellness and relieve human suffering through excellence in health care, intellectual innovation, and service beyond borders. At the heart of all we do is a firm commitment to provide an inclusive environment for learning and growth for a diverse group of medical students, pediatric residents, and faculty, and to foster innovative research and cutting-edge clinical care involving border health curriculum to achieve the best possible outcomes. The Department of Pediatrics comprises of 47 faculty members, 36 residents, and 86 staff members with an annual operating budget of $15 million.
A Best Place to Work and Live – No State Income Tax!
Texas Tech Health El Paso is proud to be recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. It also participates in the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS), enhancing the quality of life for team members and their families. El Paso is uniquely nestled between two countries and three states, positioning itself as a cornerstone for future economic growth, particularly in healthcare. Consistently ranked among the safest large cities with the lowest costs of living in the United States, El Paso is also recognized as one of the top 10 cities to raise a family and one of the top 25 cities for the best work-life balance.
The community offers outstanding public and private schools, a vibrant arts and culture scene featuring symphony performances, museums, and minor league baseball and soccer, as well as diverse dining and shopping options. El Paso International Airport provides convenient and efficient travel access. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy a unique mountain setting with year-round recreation, abundant sunshine — 302 days per year — and world-class skiing just two hours away.
Professional Qualifications
- M.D. or D.O. degree, or equivalent degree
- Texas medical license, or eligibility for Texas medical licensure
- Board certification in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics or the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics and, if applicable, in a pediatric subspecialty
- Qualified for faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or higher
- Leadership experience at the level of department chair, vice-chair, division chief, medical director, program director, or comparable role
- Demonstrated experience as a practicing clinician in an academic medical center
- Distinguished record of clinical care, teaching, and scholarship
- Experience in growing revenue, meeting budgets, assessing clinical and economic performance, and strengthening a department is preferred
- Experience and understanding of undergraduate medical education and graduate medical education program requirements
- Demonstrated experience working in partnership with a freestanding children’s hospital, hospital-employed physician groups, and community-based pediatric providers is preferred
Application Instructions
Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications (CV and Letter of Interest) should be directed to TTUHSC El Paso’s executive search partner Eric Dickerson at Kaye/Bassman International via email at ericd@kbic.com and/or academicmedicine@kbic.com
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