Department Chair, OBGYN; Full Professor, T​/TE

The College of Medicine – Tucson (COM-T) is seeking an innovative and visionary academic physician leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/Gyn). Reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Medicine - Tucson, the Chair will partner closely with leaders from COM-T and Banner – University Medicine to strengthen and expand the department’s clinical, educational, and research missions.

This is a unique opportunity to advance women's health care across Southern Arizona by fostering groundbreaking collaborative research, delivering exceptional clinical services, and training the next generation of physician leaders. The Chair will provide strategic leadership to grow the clinical enterprise, which in turn will support the expansion of the department’s research and educational efforts. This role offers the chance to shape the future of OB/Gyn services within a dynamic, integrated academic health system.

The Chair will be expected to assess and build upon the department’s existing strengths, extend the University of Arizona/Banner Health footprint, expand relationships and partnerships with community providers, recruit and retain top-tier faculty, and guide the department’s development in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

The Chair will lead the Department in advancing clinical care, research innovation, and educational excellence while enhancing its national reputation. This physician leader will be responsible for developing and sustaining strategic initiatives, optimizing departmental resources, and driving growth across all missions. The Chair will provide visionary and operational leadership for the department within the College of Medicine – Tucson and across Banner University Medicine’s Tucson-based facilities.

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology includes 18 physician faculty members, three Certified Nurse Midwives and five Advanced Practice Providers across its Generalist, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Gynecologic Oncology divisions. The department continues to grow its faculty and has active recruitments underway in all three of its divisions. Faculty deliver clinical care and provide mentorship to trainees at Banner University Medical Center Tucson, Banner University Medical Center South, our primary ambulatory site at Banner University Medicine North, as well as multiple outreach clinics across Tucson and the surrounding region.

The ideal candidate will be a distinguished clinical and academic leader with a national or international reputation as a respected researcher, clinician, and educator. They will bring a strong track record of progressive leadership within an academic medical center. The Chair will articulate a clear vision for the department, inspire and support faculty, mentor the next generation of trainees, and drive measurable outcomes.

This leader will be passionate about expanding complex clinical programs, fostering partnerships with community providers, and developing systems and processes that enhance operational efficiency. The Chair will foster a collaborative and collegial environment that promotes excellence in clinical care, research, education, and service. They will actively engage faculty, support career development, and ensure accountability to shared goals and performance standards.

Outstanding UA benefits include 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!

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