The Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University seeks a Chief for the Division of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP). The successful candidate will be a recognized national or international leader in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics and will be responsible for the supervision and development of clinical services, education, research, and community engagement activities for members of the Division within the Department of Pediatrics, other relevant areas of the Stanford School of Medicine, the Stanford Health Care system, including Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford (LPCHS) and its partner sites, and the University. Appointment may be at the level of Associate or Full Professor and may occur either within the University Tenure Line, University Medical Line, Non-tenure Line (Research) or Clinician Educator Line.
- The predominant criterion for appointment in the University Tenure Line is a major commitment to research and teaching.
- The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.
- The major criterion for appointment for faculty in the Non-tenure Line (Research) is evidence of high-level performance as a researcher for whose special knowledge a programmatic need exists.
- The major criterion for appointment as Clinician Educators is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching, administrative and/or scholarship appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.
Academic rank and line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
The successful MD, MD/PhD, PsyD or PhD applicant should have board certification in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics administered by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), Board Certification in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities administered by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), a Doctoral Degree in Psychology, or comparable experience and training including outside the US.
We expect the successful candidate to serve as a visionary leader. This individual will possess exceptional leadership skills, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment for our diverse faculty, staff and trainees. They will bring a clear vision for the division’s future, emphasizing excellence in education, clinical practice, and research. The ideal candidate boasts a distinguished track record in scholarship, with a proven ability to secure funding and produce high-quality research that advances the field of developmental-behavioral pediatrics. A strong commitment to mentorship is essential, as they will play a pivotal role in nurturing the development of young academic clinicians. Significant experience in developmental-behavioral pediatrics, along with a well-established national reputation within the field, are highly desirable. Beyond clinical expertise, a deep understanding of and commitment to serving the needs of the safety net population is crucial. Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent administrative and organizational skills to effectively manage the division's resources and personnel.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
The Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals. Additional information about Stanford's IDEAL initiative may be found here: https://ideal.stanford.edu/about-ideal.
If interested, submit your CV and a brief letter outlining your interests with an optional diversity statement
Dr. Jon Klein
c/o Nadine Macaraeg
email: ncmac@stanford.edu
The expected base pay range for this position is:
Associate Professor: $229,000 - $241,000
Professor: $260,000 - $280,000
This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department.
Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.