Position Summary

The Associate Chief supports the Chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine in advancing the Division's clinical, academic, research, and educational missions. Working closely with the Division Chief, this leader oversees faculty recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, performance evaluation, professional development, and academic advancement to align faculty success with institutional priorities.

The role fosters a collaborative, high-performing culture, ensuring faculty have clear expectations, robust mentorship, and the resources required for excellence. The Associate Chief also partners with leadership to enhance scholarly productivity, strengthen faculty retention, and support strategic planning and clinical operations across the Division, Department, and Institution.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Chief fulfills all clinical and academic duties associated with their faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The administrative duties below supplement baseline faculty expectations.

Faculty Leadership, Development, and Performance

• Oversee the onboarding, integration, and early-career support of new faculty.

• Implement and sustain a comprehensive faculty development program aligned with divisional priorities.

• Conduct regular individual meetings and annual evaluations with direct reports to clarify expectations, review performance, and facilitate academic advancement.

• Mentor and coach faculty across all career stages in clinical care, research, and education.

• Guide faculty on institutional compensation, promotion criteria, and advancement frameworks; help formulate individual career plans.

• Address barriers to faculty success, including effort allocation misalignments, to improve engagement, fulfillment, and retention.

• Cultivate future division leaders through mentorship, committee participation, and succession planning.

Faculty Recruitment, Retention, and Operations

• Participate in recruiting and selecting faculty aligned with strategic priorities; support workforce and succession planning.

• Partner with leadership to oversee clinical scheduling, balancing patient care, teaching needs, and protected academic time.

• Coordinate faculty preceptorship assignments for fellows' continuity clinics and related educational activities.

Divisional Leadership and Administration

• Collaborate with the Division Chief on divisional strategic direction, governance, and operational goals.

• Represent the Division Chief, as delegated, on institutional committees and task forces.

• Lead initiatives focused on faculty performance, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.

• Develop faculty workshops on leadership, communication, mentorship, and trainee supervision.

• Serve as a key communication liaison between faculty and executive leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at National Jewish Health, under an approved faculty job description.

• Sustained record of achievement and academic contributions consistent with rank.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic medical center, including supervising or mentoring faculty, trainees, or multidisciplinary teams.

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across clinical and administrative disciplines.

• Demonstrated commitment to the missions and values of National Jewish Health.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience in faculty recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and promotion processes.

• Proven success in faculty engagement, retention, and workforce planning.

• Track record of leading operational, quality improvement, or strategic initiatives within an academic medical center.

• Working knowledge of academic compensation models and clinical productivity metrics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership, conflict-resolution, and consensus-building capabilities.

• Ability to deliver constructive feedback and address performance concerns with tact and timeliness.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

• Strong organizational, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities.

• Demonstrated discretion and adherence to professional confidentiality.

About National Jewish Health

Founded in 1899 as a nonprofit hospital, National Jewish Health is the nation's leading respiratory hospital, delivering world-class care and pioneering medical research. It is the only facility globally dedicated exclusively to groundbreaking research and clinical treatment for pediatric and adult respiratory, cardiac, immune, and related disorders.

National Jewish Health is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the nation's best hospitals in pulmonology and lung surgery, marking three decades of top national rankings alongside its longtime academic affiliate UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital.

Mission & Vision

Our mission is to heal, discover, and educate through innovative patient care, transformative scientific research, and exceptional medical training. We aim to lead the global treatment of respiratory and immune-related diseases by advancing proactive, preventive, and personalized health delivery.

Living in Denver

Denver features a thriving urban core, distinctive neighborhoods, top-rated schools, renowned dining, and premier arts and culture. With mild weather, over 300 days of annual sunshine, and unmatched outdoor recreation, the Denver metro area offers an exceptional quality of life.

Benefits Summary

National Jewish Health provides a comprehensive total rewards program:

• Healthcare: Multiple Cigna medical plans with HSA and FSA options.

• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals for vacation and sick leave, plus six paid institutional holidays.

• Dental & Vision: Coverage begins the first of the month following hire.

• Retirement: 403(b) plan with institutional employer contributions after two years.

• Education & Loan Assistance: Up to $5,250 annual tuition reimbursement; eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

• Additional Benefits: Wellness incentives (up to $200 annually), childcare FSA with employer contribution, paid life and disability coverage, and voluntary supplemental options.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

National Jewish Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) dedicated to building an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. National Jewish Health maintains a tobacco- and fragrance-free environment.

Contact Information

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to:

Monica Kiger, Faculty, Physician and APP Recruiter

 Show Contact Details[email protected]  Show Contact Details303-398-1448