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Rutgers University

Chair - Emergency Medicine

New Brunswick, NJ · On-site

$238K/yr

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Reporting directly to the Dean and working closely with the Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and other members of the Dean's Executive Team, the Chair directs and coordinates the clinical ...

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How much do associate chair jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate chair in New York is $154,487.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,900.00 and $232,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an associate chair?

Associate Chairs are academic leaders who assist the Department Chair in managing departmental operations within a college or university. Their responsibilities often include supporting faculty, overseeing curriculum development, coordinating departmental initiatives, and stepping in for the Chair when needed. Associate Chairs serve as a bridge between faculty members and administration, helping to ensure smooth departmental functioning and addressing concerns as they arise. Their specific duties may vary based on the institution and department size.

How does an associate chair typically balance administrative responsibilities with academic or research duties?

An Associate Chair often splits their time between administrative tasks—such as supporting departmental planning, managing faculty schedules, and assisting with budgeting—and their own teaching or research commitments. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to shift between leadership and collaborative work. Effective communication with faculty, staff, and students is essential, as Associate Chairs frequently mediate departmental concerns and contribute to strategic decision-making. Balancing these responsibilities can be challenging, but it also provides valuable experience in academic administration and leadership development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate chair, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Chair, you need expertise in academic leadership, curriculum development, and faculty management, often supported by an advanced degree in your field and significant teaching experience. Familiarity with university administration systems, accreditation processes, and data analysis tools is typically required. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and conflict resolution skills help you effectively manage teams and foster a collaborative environment. These skills ensure the department operates efficiently, maintains academic standards, and achieves its strategic goals.

What is the difference between Associate Chair vs Department Chair?

AspectAssociate ChairDepartment Chair
ResponsibilitiesSupports department leadership, manages specific projects, assists with faculty affairsOversees entire department, sets strategic direction, manages budgets and faculty hiring
Required CredentialsTypically faculty with advanced degrees, experience in academiaSimilar credentials, often with leadership experience
Work EnvironmentAcademic settings, collaborative with faculty and staffLeadership role with broader administrative duties

The Associate Chair assists the Department Chair in managing departmental tasks and faculty, focusing on specific areas or projects. The Department Chair holds the primary leadership role, responsible for overall department management and strategic planning. While both roles require academic credentials and experience, the Chair has broader administrative authority and decision-making power.

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Associate Chair and IRF Medical Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)

Northwell Health Physician Partners

Staten Island, NY

$95K - $113K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Staten Island University Hospital - Northwell Health

The Department of PM&R is seeking a physician leader to serve as the Associate Chair and Medical Director of the Inpatient Rehab Facility (IRF) at Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH). This position reports directly into the Chair of Rehab Services for SIUH and its service line for the health system. In this role, the Associate Chair will assist in managing and directing all PM&R services for SIUH, provide direct patient care to inpatients admitted to the IRF, oversight and adherence to pertinent regulatory requirements, including federal and state agencies, encourage academic research activities within the department and help set overall goals of department. The ideal candidate will have strategic, clinical, quality, administrative, teaching and research responsibilities.

In addition to providing strategic leadership, the Medical Director for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility will maintain an active clinical presence on the IRF unit. This leader will oversee the day-to-day operations and overall success of the program, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. The Medical Director will be responsible for performance improvement and quality improvement initiatives, presenting outcomes and progress at hospital forums and committee meetings. The role also includes supporting CARF accreditation efforts and fostering strong interdisciplinary collaboration with therapy services, medical and surgical specialties, case management, social work, and other ancillary partners to optimize patient outcomes and operational excellence.

Requirements

ĂĽ M.D. Degree or equivalent from an accredited College of Medicine

ĂĽ Board Certification in PM&R

ĂĽ Currently licensed as a physician in the State of New York

ĂĽ Experience in directorship of an IRF and PM&R clinical and/or teaching program,

preferably in a major medical center or health system

ĂĽ Outstanding communication and management skills, and an ability to work collaboratively with medical staff, hospital management, and staff

ĂĽ Must possess recent experience in managing IRF patients employing generally accepted and currently used methods and techniques

Staten Island University Hospital has grown to become a 668-bed tertiary teaching hospital that spans two campuses, providing a vast array of services in health and wellness. Our 17-acre North campus houses the 16 bed IRF and includes Staten Island's most modern emergency department, a medical arts pavilion, and a state-of-the-art education center which serves as the hub for our robust Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs. Our Prince's Bay campus boasts its own emergency department and offers a range of specialty programs.

Northwell Health is New York State's largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals and 1,050 outpatient facilities. We care for over thirteen million people annually in the New York metro area and Connecticut, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 104,000 employees - 22,000+ nurses and 13,000+ credentialed physicians, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - are working to change health care for the better. We're making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Northwell Health offers a competitive salary and benefits package. In addition, an academic appointment with The Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is commensurate with credentials and experience. Physicians will be employed as members of Northwell Physician Partners, the fifth largest medical group in the country.

To apply, please send your CV to the Office of Physician Recruitment: OPR@northwell.edu

or visit our webpage to learn more https://jobs.northwell.edu/career-specialties/physicians/

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