Vice Chair, Education, Department of Neurology (MD, DO) College of Medicine - Phoenix

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix is seeking a vice chair of education in the Department of Neurology. This is an opportunity for an outstanding leader with a national reputation as a respected and accomplished clinician, educator and collaborator with a proven track record in innovating education methods of medical students, residents and fellows.

The Department of Neurology is seeking to strengthen its existing programs and to expand its educational activities as part of its contribution to the College's mission. The department currently has a residency and a sleep medicine fellowship in partnership with Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix (Banner - University Phoenix).

The vice chair works in strategic consultation with the department chair, the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education and the Office of Graduate Medical Education. The vice chair will lead an education strategic plan improving medical students' neuroscience curriculum, expanding neurology residency program and creating new neurology subspecialty fellowships. The vice chair will serve as a mentor and will be developing collaborative relationships with university, clinical and community partners.

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 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. 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.

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; state and
optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities;
and more!

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• Develop and implement departmental education vision and infrastructure.
• Build internal and external relationships to inspire and promote academic collaborations across the health system.
• Promote and provide a teaching environment of the highest quality and integrity.
• Foster education programs of national distinction through innovation and collaboration.
• Mentor medical students, residents, fellows and faculty.
• Engage in teaching and research activities for students, residents and fellows.
• Participate on appropriate department and/or College committees as well as professional organizations, as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Hold an MD, DO or equivalent degree
  from an accredited instruction.
• Be board certified in Neurology
  and be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of
  Arizona.
• Be eligible for medical staff
  membership at Banner - University Phoenix.
• Be eligible for a University of
  Arizona academic appointment at the associate professor level or higher.
• Have experience and recognition
  in the development and successful implementation of new educational
  programs.

Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs

comphx-oafa@arizona.edu

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

CV and cover letter 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.