UVA School of Medicine - Vice-Chair of Faculty Affairs, Department of Emergency Medicine

Vice-Chair of Faculty Affairs, Department of Emergency Medicine

University of Virginia : UVA Provost's Office : School of Medicine : Emergency Medicine

Location

Charlottesville, VA

Open Date

Oct 29, 2025

Description

Position Summary

The  Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs  will provide  strategic leadership and operational oversight  for faculty development, engagement, and advancement across the Department of Emergency Medicine.

This individual will partner closely with the  Department Chair , other Vice Chairs (Education, Research & Innovation), and UVA Health leadership to foster a thriving, collaborative, and equitable environment for faculty success at all ranks and across clinical, research, and educational missions.

The Vice Chair will serve as a  key advisor to the Chair on faculty-related policies , oversee faculty appointment and promotion processes, champion well-being and recognition initiatives, and ensure alignment with School of Medicine and UVA Health priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Faculty Development and Advancement

• Lead faculty development initiatives, including mentorship programs for early-career and mid-career faculty.
• Oversee promotion, tenure, and reappointment processes in collaboration with the School of Medicine.
• Partner with the Chair to ensure equitable evaluation and advancement opportunities for all faculty.
• Develop structured pathways for leadership development, academic promotion, and scholarship.

Faculty Engagement and Well-Being

Mentorship and Academic Growth

Operational and Strategic Leadership

About the Department of Emergency Medicine

The  UVA Department of Emergency Medicine  is a nationally recognized leader in clinical care, education, and research. The department’s faculty care for more than  75,000 patients annually  across UVA Health’s academic emergency department and regional sites.

Educational excellence is a core mission, with a  robust residency program, fellowships in EMS, medical toxicology, ultrasound, and global health, and active student programs . Faculty are nationally recognized for innovation in AI-augmented learning, simulation-based education, physician well-being initiatives, and operational research.

The department has strong institutional support for educational innovation, with collaborative ties to the  School of Medicine Office of Educational Affairs, UVA’s Link Lab for data science and engineering, and the Center for Advanced Medical Analytics .

About UVA Health and Charlottesville

UVA Health is the flagship academic health system for the Commonwealth of Virginia and is consistently ranked among the nation’s best. The University of Virginia is a top-public university with a strong culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and service.

Charlottesville offers an outstanding quality of life, combining the vibrant intellectual and cultural environment of a university town with the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Application Instructions

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit :

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

To Apply :

To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically in confidence, to Shannon Hughen Giger at cwa6tr@uvahealth.org.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click  here  to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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