Description

Job Description

The University of Maryland School of Medicine seeks an exceptional physician-scientist to serve as Chief of the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Nutrition-a dynamic and rapidly growing academic division committed to excellence in patient care, innovative research, and transformative education. The Division has a long-standing mission to deliver premier clinical services to adults with diabetes and endocrine disorders, to advance understanding and treatment through cutting-edge research, and to educate the next generation of clinicians and scientists.

The Chief will be a strategic leader with an ambitious vision for growth, impact, and innovation across all mission areas. This role calls for a collaborative leader who can build on current strengths, foster interdisciplinary partnerships, enhance external visibility, and expand programs that improve health outcomes locally, nationally, and globally.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Administration

• Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the Division's growth in clinical care, research, education, and training.
• Oversee operational and fiscal management of the Division, ensuring excellence, efficiency, sustainability, and accountability.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers faculty, trainees, and staff.

Clinical Excellence

• Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered clinical services across endocrinology, diabetes, metabolic, and nutrition care.
• Promote development and implementation of innovative care models, quality improvement initiatives, and value-based strategies in clinical practice.
• Promote the continued growth and sustainability of destination programs in endocrinology, diabetes, metabolic, and nutrition care.
• Expansion of novel clinical care models via strategic recruitment of distinguished faculty with subspecialized clinical expertise to expand the Division's centers of excellence.

Research & Scholarship

• Expand research excellence by supporting basic, translational, clinical, and population health research initiatives.
• Mentor and recruit investigators, enhance external funding, and promote interdisciplinary collaborations that address fundamental questions and unmet needs in diabetes and endocrine diseases.
• Serve as a role model for scientific integrity and innovation while fostering a strong research infrastructure.

Education & Training

• Provide leadership for medical student, resident, fellow, and pre and postdoctoral education in endocrinology and metabolism.
• Promote educational excellence across curricula and training pathways, ensuring a rigorous and supportive learning environment.
• Champion inclusive excellence in recruiting and mentoring trainees at all levels.

External Relations & Advocacy

• Represent the Division within the School of Medicine, University system, affiliated health systems, and external communities.
• Build partnerships with academic, industry, government, and community stakeholders.
• Enhance the national and international profile of the Division through advocacy, thought leadership, and engagement in professional societies.

Compensation

Expected faculty rank for this position will be Associate Professor or higher. The expected range is $286,740 - 438,804; however, final rank, tenure status and salary will be commensurate with selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

This salary range includes all components of the departmental faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. You are also invited to view the Department of Medicine benefits for full-time faculty members.



Qualifications

Essential

• MD (or MD/PhD) with ABIM board certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism.
• National distinction as an accomplished physician-scientist with an established record of clinical excellence, research leadership, and academic achievement.
• Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Maryland.
• Candidates should have national recognition in clinical, translational, basic research, and/or population health with an active, well-funded, research program.
• Recognized national/international reputation in diabetes, endocrinology, metabolic disease, nutrition, or related research areas.
• Proven leadership experience in an academic medical setting with a track record of mentorship and faculty development.
• Recognized national/international reputation in diabetes, endocrinology, metabolic disease, nutrition, or related research areas.

Preferred

• Experience leading complex multidisciplinary programs or academic divisions.
• A compelling vision for integrating clinical care, research, and education in innovative and impactful ways.

Desired Characteristics

The ideal candidate will also embody the following qualities:

Visionary Leader

• Able to articulate a bold, strategic vision that advances the Division's tripartite mission.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities in research, education, and clinical care.

Collaborative and Inclusive

• Proven commitment to building inclusive teams.
• Ability to engage and inspire faculty, trainees, allied health professionals, and partners across disciplines.

Mentor and Developer of Talent

• Passion for mentorship, professional growth, and career development of faculty, trainees, and staff.
• Adept at fostering academic excellence, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Effective Communicator

• Skilled in clear, persuasive communication with internal and external audiences.
• Tracks record of scholarly presentation and thought leadership at national and international venues.

Community Oriented

• Committed to the mission of improving health outcomes for diverse and underserved populations.
• Experience in community engagement and public health initiatives is a plus.

Ethics and Integrity

• High ethical standards with a deep commitment to responsible conduct of research, transparency, and research integrity.

To Apply

When applying, please include your current CV and letter of introduction.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore and the University of Maryland School of Medicine are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit an online request or contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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