Division Director – Endocrinology – LUMC

Loyola University Medical Center and Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine invite applications for an exceptional leader to serve as Chief, Division of Endocrinology. This is an outstanding opportunity for a nationally recognized leader with a distinguished record of academic achievement, clinical excellence, and leadership experience.

We are seeking a visionary leader to guide a dynamic division dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of endocrine disorders, delivering exceptional patient care, mentoring future leaders in endocrinology, and conducting high-impact clinical and translational research. The successful candidate will shape the future of endocrine health in alignment with the mission and values of Loyola Medicine and the Department of Medicine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for clinical, educational, and research programs in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism.
• Cultivate academic excellence through recruitment, mentorship, and career development of faculty and trainees.
• Promote excellence in patient care and support innovative models for improving quality and outcomes.
• Support and expand scholarly productivity in areas such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, and bone metabolism.
• Collaborate with the Stritch School of Medicine and affiliated institutions, including the Endocrinology section at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
• Collaborate with institutional leaders to align divisional goals with departmental, school, and health system priorities.

Qualifications:

• A medical degree and board certification in specialty are required.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Demonstrated success in leadership roles within an academic medical center.
• A record of excellence in clinical care, education, and/or research.
• A strong background in funded research is preferred but not required.

This is a full-time faculty position with a competitive salary, commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments.

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC), Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from nearly 2,000 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. LUMC is a 547-licensed-bed hospital in Maywood that includes the William G. and Mary A. Ryan Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine, the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, the John L. Keeley, MD, Emergency Department, a Level 1 trauma center, Illinois's largest