The Department of Medicine seeks Associate Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Emory University Department of Medicine is seeking candidates for the Associate Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion position. The Associate Vice Chair will provide vision and leadership in promoting a departmental culture that values and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. This individual will report to the Chair of the Department of Medicine and work closely with the Chair, University and SOM Diversity Leadership, and DOM Administration. He/she will also chair the DOM Diversity and Inclusion Council. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate cultural awareness and agility, exercise emotional intelligence, build trust and credibility, and collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders to achieve operational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide vision and leadership for diversity and inclusion initiatives across the department’s various clinical, research, and teaching sites. These initiatives should align with departmental goals and the DOM Strategic Plan.
• Lead the DOM Diversity and Inclusion Council and ensure that initiatives/ recommendations of the Council are prioritized and operationalized.
• Work closely with faculty and staff search committees, residency and fellowship program leadership, and department/division leadership to provide effective strategies for identifying diverse candidates and addressing bias in the screening and selection processes.
• Drive the development of new diversity-related programs and activities that anticipate and meet departmental needs. This includes keeping abreast of best practices and current trends in diversity and inclusion and bringing that knowledge to inform program and policy development work.
• Develop and monitor metrics applicable to the department’s diversity and inclusion goals. This includes periodically assessing, both qualitatively and quantitatively, the productivity and success of programs, policies, and services. This individual will present periodic progress reports to departmental leadership.
• Serve as a results-oriented catalyst for change throughout the department, inspiring colleagues to achieve new levels of expertise, confidence, and productivity.
• Other special projects to be determined in consultation with the Chair.

The faculty member serving as Associate Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be expected to dedicate 20% of his/her time and effort to the role.

To apply:

All candidates must provide a letter outlining their interest in the position and a copy of their School of Medicine CV to John Sauer, Executive Administrator for Academic Affairs, Department of Medicine. The application deadline is Wednesday, August 15th.