Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at CUMC

The Department of OB/GYN at Columbia University Irving Medical Center seeks to hire a faculty member to serve in the role of Vice Chair of Research for the overall OB/GYN Department and to perform clinical duties 20% effort. The Vice Chair of Research provides leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of the department's research programs and activities with a focus on the growth and sustainability of the department's research portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

Expectations of the Vice Chair of Research will be to: ensure the realization of high quality and highly productive research and research education programs within established regulatory and institutional guidelines and policies; collaborate with senior leadership within, and external to, the department to drive, support, and model an innovation and entrepreneurial-oriented culture focused on high-quality clinical and translational research; serve as a member of the department's executive leadership team, building and supporting effective collegial relationships with applicable internal and external constituents and stakeholders; ensure optimal operating effectiveness and strategic positioning of department's research programs; and, coordinate and collaborate with the other members of the executive leadership team to support the department's overall clinical, research and education missions. As a senior researcher, the Vice Chair of Research will have the opportunity to maintain a personal program of research. The individual will also mentor department faculty, fellows, residents, and medical students in developing and pursuing their research.

The individual will also spend 1 day per week (20% time) performing clinical activities in his/her area of clinical specialty.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to the goal of building a multicultural faculty and staff committed to teaching, working and serving in a diverse community, and strongly encourages applications from candidates of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.

We are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance the diversity of our workplace and the effectiveness of our organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Degree Requirement: MD or Equivalent

Board certified in General Obstetrics and Gynecology, or Board eligible

Candidate must have leadership experience in the field of research and be intimately familiar with the grant acquisition process.

Preferred Qualifications:

A sub-specialty fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology is a plus.

Current NIH funding portfolio that can be transferred to the Department of OB/GYN

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.