Division Chief of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Surgery (MD, DO) (Phoenix)

The chief of the Division of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Surgery will provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the division within the Department of Surgery. The chief will be responsible for all planning, policy, operations and oversight of academic, research and clinical programs of the division. The chief 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.

This position reports directly to the chair of the Department of Surgery 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 chief executive officer of the Banner - University Medical Group (B-UMG) and CEO of B-UMC (Phoenix) for all clinical activities conducted at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix.

The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in the Department of Surgery, 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 successful candidate will meet the requirements of either a career track or tenure track faculty according to the College and University guidelines.

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

• Possess an MD, DO or equivalent
  degree from an accredited institution.
• Be board certified by the
  American Board of Surgery and be eligible for unrestricted medical
  licensure in the State of Arizona.
• Be eligible for a University of
  Arizona academic appointment at the associate professor level or higher.
• Be eligible for medical staff
  membership at B-UMCP
• Have at least five years of
  progressively complex administrative experience (e.g., program leader,
  center/section director, etc.) in an academic medical center setting.
• Demonstrate a track record of
  national distinction in teaching, clinical care and research discovery in
  an academic department of surgery or comparable environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to
  patient care, reflecting a service oriented, team based philosophy with
  hospital administration and health professional colleagues from all
  disciplines, departments and specialties.
• Have a successful track record
  of recruitment and development of faculty, trainees and students.
• Show evidence of successful program building
  beyond one's own research group.

* Have an additional health profession degree (e.g., PhD, MPH, MS, etc.).

* Have experience in the development and successful implementation of new academic (educational, patient care, research) programs and services.

* Demonstrate collaborative engagement with private practice community for mutual benefit in program development and patient care.

* Exhibit outstanding leadership in major subspecialty division/section at an academic institution.

* Possess clinical experience in colorectal surgery or abdominal wall reconstruction as demonstrated by being board-certified in colorectal surgery or having completed a complex hernia surgery fellowship.

comphx-oafa@arizona.edu

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.