Vice Chair of Education, Emergency Medicine

Work type: CE - Clinician Educator, University Medical Line

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Location: Stanford University
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School of Medicine

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine seeks a nationally renowned educator and leader to serve as Vice Chair of Education, a full-time faculty position at the Associate Professor or Professor level within the Clinician Educator (CE) or University Medical Line (UML). We are seeking a highly regarded educator and visionary leader, distinguished nationally for their contributions to medical education.

As a vital member of the Emergency Medicine Leadership Team, the Vice Chair of Education will wield substantial influence in shaping and advancing the educational mission of the Department. This strategic leadership position encompasses comprehensive oversight of residency programs, clerkships, and fellowships, including the development and implementation of educational initiatives that span undergraduate medical education, graduate medical education, continuing medical education, and faculty professional development.

The successful candidate will be tasked with the coordination and enhancement of extensive educational programs, ensuring that they meet the evolving demands of academic emergency medicine training.

Key responsibilities will include advising the Department Chair on strategic educational priorities, directing educational programs including evaluation and metrics, overseeing all preclinical and clinical courses offered by Departmental faculty at Stanford University, and mentoring trainees and faculty. This role requires collaboration with colleagues across the University, the School of Medicine, and national organizations to position Stanford Emergency Medicine as an impactful leader in innovative medical education at the institutional and national levels.

• Proven experience in a major educational leadership role within emergency medicine, such as Vice Chair of Education, Program Director, Clerkship Director, or Simulation Center Director.
• An experienced academic leader with vision, enthusiasm, and executive presence, who is solution-focused and capable of unifying teams under a common vision.
• A demonstrated track record of clinical excellence complemented by notable leadership and academic achievements, with recognition at a national level for contributions to medical education.
• A commitment to fostering a culture that values and promotes educational initiatives, engaging faculty in educational programs, and mentoring trainees and faculty.
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing educational programs, as well as a strong history of scholarly activity in educational research or curriculum design.
• Experience leading successful interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships, effectively engaging key stakeholders.
• Candidates with established records of peer-reviewed research and successful acquisition of extramural funding will be given preference.

A MD or MD/PhD with Board certification in Emergency Medicine is required for the position.

Please submit CV and letter of interest to the Stanford Emergency Medicine hiring department. Exactly following the standard application procedures will be appreciated.

For questions about this opportunity, please contact Manish I. Shah, MD, MS, Vice Chair of Education Search Committee Chair, Stanford Emergency Medicine, at emedacademicaffairs.

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 welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access.

The university’s central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought, and expression. The Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. 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 values.

Associate Professor: $359,000 - $377,000
Professor: $392,000 - $407,000

Advertised: 23 Jan 2026 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Jan 2027 11:55 PM Pacific Standard Time