Job ID: 10
Job Title: Chair, Department of Urology
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Chair, Department of Urology (MD, DO)
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
POSITION SUMMARY
The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in an appropriate department, actively participate in teaching, clinical service and/or scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of associate or full professor.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 30-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. Outstanding UA benefits include relocation assistance, health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Faculty development. Educational and training programs. Research programs. Patient care programs. Clinical service. Recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff. Educational and training programs, including a residency program.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Track record of national distinction in teaching, clinical care and research discovery in an academic department or comparable environment. Track record of national distinction in service as seen by participation on NIH study sections or national committee leadership in American Urological Association (AUA) or similar professional societies. Commitment to patient care, reflecting a service-oriented, team-based philosophy with hospital administration and health professional colleagues from all disciplines, departments and specialties. Successful track record of recruitment and/or development of faculty, staff, trainees and students. Evidence of successful program building. Ability to collaboratively engage private practice community for mutual benefit in program development and patient care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess an MD or DO or equivalent degree from an accredited institution. Be eligible for a University of Arizona academic appointment at the associate professor level or higher. Be board certified in Urology. Be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona. Be eligible for medical staff membership at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix. Exhibit greater than 6 years of progressively complex administrative experience (e.g., program leader, center/section director, etc.) in an academic medical center setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Have an additional health profession degree (e.g., PhD, MPH, MS, etc.). Demonstrate leadership in an academic department of Urology. Have experience in the development and successful implementation of new academic (educational, patient care, research) programs and services. Exhibit past and/or continued clinical research funding with evidence of high impact scientific research, including peer-reviewed publications in leading journals.
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