Division Chief, Generalist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Division Chief, Generalist
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Posting Number req
27320

Department Obstetrics and Gynecology

Department Website Link https://obgyn.arizona.edu/

Medical Sub-Speciality OB/GYN:
General

Location Tucson Campus

Address Tucson, AZ USA

The College of Medicine-Tucson at the University of Arizona invites applications for the position of Generalist Division Chief within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary and transformative individual to provide strategic leadership and direction for all planning, policy, operations, and oversight of the administration, clinical outreach expansion, educational, research, and quality assurance aspects of the Division within a matrixed academic healthcare environment.

In addition to being a division chief, the candidate is expected to practice full-scope generalist obstetrics and gynecology across all age ranges. This includes normal and high-risk prenatal care, labor and delivery management, and inpatient and outpatient gynecologic surgical procedures. The candidate is also expected to participate in collaborative research. A focus on healthcare delivery to underserved populations, maternal health disparities, or related areas of health-services research is preferred.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent clinician, enthusiastic educator, and innovative researcher, who can build upon excellence in existing clinical, teaching, and team-based research programs. They will recognize the importance of developing an engaged and integrated faculty and staff to build and nurture strong cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams. The role will also include participation in the recruitment and retention of Division faculty.

Appointment rank is commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will meet the requirements of either a career track or tenure track associate or full professor faculty according to the College and University guidelines. If selected for a career-track appointment, the appointment will not be eligible for tenure.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this positions.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .

• Provide strategic leadership and management of day-to-day operations. Set a clear vision and execute programs providing for short- and long-term growth, value, and service for the Division with a spirit of innovation. Maintain appropriate standards of care in balance with the multiple, tripartite mission of the University.
• Promote collaboration and consensus-building within and beyond the Division by collaborating with the Dean, Department Chair, BUMG management, staff, and other physicians with the goal to improve service and quality to meet institutional goals in research, teaching, advocacy, and scholarly activities.
• Lead an accomplished team of faculty and mentor trainees. Drive the development of clinical programs, especially outreach maternity care programs. Create accountability in the Division.
• Demonstrate transparency, a deep sense of professionalism, an unwavering ethical compass, and strong support for interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration and institutional growth.
• Serve as the role model to advance the Division's participation in basic, translational and/or clinical research, clinical service, research education, and other service activities.
• Represent the Division in the areas of financial performance, faculty career development, research, education, and clinical care, while achieving local, regional, and national visibility and prominence in the subspecialty.
• Represent the Department in interdisciplinary conferences, conferring with other services concerning issues related to general obstetrics and gynecology.
• Oversee the Division's faculty peer review.
• Directly report to the Department Chair.

• Strategically recruit and retain talented faculty to support…