Description
A unique opportunity to transform the region’s highly specialized pediatric infrastructure as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics for the Foster School of Medicine (FSOM) 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 and report directly to the Dean of the Foster School of Medicine. Located in El Paso, one of the safest, fastest growing cities in the United States, TTUHSC El Paso serves a unique patient population.
Key Leadership Agenda
The Chair will articulate and execute a bold, forward-looking vision that advances excellence in graduate 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 activity — fostering innovative research, faculty development, and academic productivity — to enhance its regional and national prominence. The Department of Pediatrics currently includes 36 faculty members, 39 residents, and 56 staff members, supported by an annual operating budget of $17 million. Revenue streams include clinical services through the medical practice income plan, contracts with community partners, and funding from hospital affiliates.
A Best Place to Work and Live – No State Income Tax!
TTUHSC El Paso, the only freestanding health-sciences center located on the United States/Mexico border, consists of the Foster School of Medicine, Hunt School of Nursing, Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and Hunt School of Dental Medicine. Since 1973, our campus has been dedicated to improving the lives of people in our community by focusing on the unique health care needs of West Texas through excellence in integrated education, innovative research, and high-quality patient care. Its rich history has formed a vibrant multicultural environment that is supported by an economically resilient community.
El Paso is uniquely nestled between two countries and three states, positioning itself as a cornerstone for future economic growth, particularly in healthcare. It has been ranked among the safest large cities in the United States based on crime statistics. 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 various 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. No State Income Tax; High-Demand Job Market; Continued Growth of TTUHSC El Paso; Medical Associations and Networking Opportunities; Affordable Living are the many reasons why physicians call the El Paso area home.
Qualifications – Chair of Pediatrics
- 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
- The ideal candidate will possess an academic rank of Associate Professor or higher and be an academically active leader, remaining so during their tenure
- 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 physicians and providers is preferred
Application Instructions
Confidential expressions of interest, including a CV and letter of interest should be submitted to TTUHSC El Paso’s executive search partner, Eric Dickerson: ericd@kbic.com and/or academicmedicine@kbic.com or call (972) 265-5245.
Candidates must also apply online at: https://ttuhscep.edu/elpasocareers
Requisition#: 43719BR
Learn more: https://www.kbic.com/job-board/department-chair-of-pediatrics-2
Equal Opportunity Employer: Texas Tech University System will not discriminate in its employment practices because of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.
