The Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (PACCSM) at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is seeking a full-time faculty at the level of Associate Professor and Professor levels, in the appointment stream and with tenure for the position of Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (PACCSM).

PACCSM supports active basic and clinical research programs in asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, sleep disorders, ILD, and ARDS/ALI, and fellowship training at major teaching hospitals, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, the Oakland VA Medical Center, and UPMC Shadyside Hospital.

The Division Chief provides strategic and administrative leadership for the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, overseeing clinical operations, quality of care, and compliance with regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include setting the vision for pulmonary services, managing division budgeting and compensation, and leading credentialing and privileges processes. The Chief fosters a culture of academic excellence through research, grant writing, and contributions to medical education, including resident and fellowship training programs. Additional duties encompass peer review oversight, policy development in collaboration with nursing and hospital administration, and active participation on medical staff committees. Direct patient care responsibilities are maintained as needed.

Candidates for the position of Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (PACCSM) will possess outstanding credentials, and a record of academic accomplishments and executive leadership capacity, including but not limited to:

Academic Excellence: Outstanding credentials and a record of academic achievement, national engagement, and a distinction as a clinician, educator, and investigator with considerable scientific stature and strong evidence of scholarship. Academic credentials and achievements should meet qualifications for appointment as a full professional or senior associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Organizational Leadership and Development: Successful administrative leadership experience in an academic health center and/or research institution.

Clinical Excellence: Recognized clinical expertise in an area of Pulmonology and formative leadership experience to enhance the clinical, educational, and research missions of the Division. Experience integrating community practices and community physicians into academic practice is additive.

Faculty and Staff Development: Successful track record of recruiting and developing faculty (clinicians, clinician scientists, full-time scientists). Demonstrated ability to identify and recruit a diverse staff at all levels.

The qualified Candidate must have an MD/DO or equivalent degree and be board certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine, eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania and research interest in Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep and Critical Care Medicine. Academic rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

General rank requirements:
Applicants for Associate Professor, appointment stream, and with tenure, should have five or more years of experience in related scientific research; have independent, external research funding and a substantial record of peer-reviewed publications; have significant teaching experience; and demonstrate the capacity for sustained, impactful, and independent scholarly contributions and leadership.

Applicants for Professor, appointment stream, and with tenure, will have served five to seven years as Associate Professor. The rank of professor recognizes the attainment of authoritative knowledge and reputation in a recognized field of learning and the achievement of effective teaching skills. The professor should have attained superior stature in their field through scholarship, professional practice, and leadership in professional and learned organizations.

Interested applicants, please apply through https://www.join.pitt.edu Requisition # 26001945

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.