Division Chief of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine (MD, DO)(CT/TE)

The chief of the Division of Rheumatology in the
Department of Internal Medicine will provide strategic leadership and
direction for all aspects of the division. The chief of Rheumatology will be
responsible for all planning, policy, operations and oversight of academic,
research and clinical programs of the division. This leader will have
financial authority over the state-appropriated budget assigned to the
division, extramural research funding received, philanthropic funding and
other financial matters for the division in accordance with applicable
University policies and practices. The chief will have discretion in the recruitment
and retention of division faculty who will have a direct reporting line to
the chief of the Division of Rheumatology.

This position reports directly to the chair of the
Department of Internal Medicine within the College of Medicine - Phoenix for
all academic activities. Consistent with the Academic Affiliation Agreement
(AAA) between the University of Arizona and Banner Health, the chief will
have a matrix reporting relationship to the CEO of Banner - University
Medical Group (B-UMG) and CEO of Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix (B-UMCP)
for all clinical activities conducted at B-UMCP.

Consistent with the College's foundational principle of
collaboration, the chief of Rheumatology will work in close collaboration and
partnership with other leaders across the College of Medicine - Phoenix,
University of Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS) and the College's clinical
partners. The chief of Hospital Medicine engages and interacts frequently
with University of Arizona academic leadership and support units, University
of Arizona Foundation, Banner - University Medicine leadership, key external
stakeholders and community officials.

The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities
of a faculty member in the Department of Internal Medicine, actively
participate in teaching, clinical service and/or scholarly work, must
qualify for an appointment at the rank of associate or full professor, and will meet the requirements of either a career track or tenure track faculty according to the College and University guidelines.

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partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research
initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

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• Faculty affairs.
• Educational and training
  programs.
• Research programs.
• Patient care programs.
• Recruitment and retention of
  diverse faculty and staff.
• Physician lead for rheumatology services
  at Banner Health.

• Hold an MD, DO or equivalent degree from an accredited
  institution.
• Be board certified by the
  American Board of Internal Medicine and be eligible for unrestricted
  medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
• Be eligible for medical staff
  membership at B-UMCP.
• Have greater than 5 years of
  progressively complex administrative experience (e.g., program leader,
  center/section director, etc.) in an academic medical center setting.
• Demonstrated track record of
  national distinction in teaching, clinical care and research discovery in
  an academic department of medicine or comparable environment.
• National distinction through
  service on national committees or similar professional societies.
• Demonstrated 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 development of faculty, trainees and students.

Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs

comphx-oafa@arizona.edu

The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

CV and cover letter is required for to be considered for the position. One additional document will be: professional reference contacts. Please include at least three professional references at your current rank or above, their contact information and the nature of your work with them.

Faculty selected for this teaching opportunity will be required to obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.