Division Chief, Rheumatology & Director, Arthritis Center (Assoc/Full Professor) (T/TE/NTE)

The University of Arizona College of Medicine
- Tucson invites applications for the position of Chief, Division of Rheumatology in the
Department of Medicine, and Director of the University of Arizona Arthritis
Center. This is an exceptional opportunity for a transformative leader to help
grow our presence and impact in Southern Arizona and beyond; promote patient
care through state-of-the-art diagnostics and therapeutics; expand an already strong cohort of faculty,
fellows, students, and staff; augment and expand basic and translational
research and clinical trial activities; and further strengthen the tripartite
mission of the College.

The College of Medicine provides
state-of-the-art programs in medical education, groundbreaking research
opportunities, and leading-edge patient care. From an initial class of just 32
students in 1967, the College today has graduated more than 4,000 physicians.
With 6 core faculty, the Division of Rheumatology is a comprehensive academic clinical division
with established community partnerships in a wide variety of areas, and a track
record of research excellence driven by the University of Arizona Arthritis
Center. Building on an established partnership with Banner Health, the fourth
largest non-profit healthcare system in the U.S., the Division is
well-positioned to expand its range of clinical services to include general rheumatology,
Lupus clinics, Fragility Clinics, Rheumatology-Dermatology Clinics,
Rheumatology-Interstitial Lung Disease Clinics, Rheumatology-Glomerular
Diseases Clinics, and Inflammatory Arthritis-Cardiology Clinics.

Reporting to the Dean of the College
of Medicine as Director of the University of Arizona Arthritis Center and to
the Chair of the Department of Medicine as Division Chief of Rheumatology, the incumbent
will work collaboratively with the leaders of the College and Banner -
University Medicine to further the tripartite mission of achieving excellence
in clinical care, education, and individual and team-based research. This
individual will be a visionary, accomplished leader with demonstrated
achievements in rheumatology research and clinical operations and will be
comfortable setting ambitious goals and strategies. Furthermore,
this individual is expected to be actively involved in significant
philanthropic and outreach activities, the cornerstones of the University of Arizona Arthritis Center;
to practice transparent, collaborative leadership; and to create a culture of
mentorship, scholarship and innovation that includes effective partnerships
with community agencies, health-related organizations, and governmental
entities, with a focus on faculty recruitment and retention efforts that
support department objectives.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson champions
diversity as a core value central to its mission. We are committed to promoting
and supporting diversity and inclusion in our research, clinical and
educational missions to meet the needs of the students, faculty, staff, and the
communities we serve. We believe diversity at the University of Arizona College
of Medicine-Tucson creates role models, broadens perspectives, combats negative
stereotyping, and optimizes our ability to provide health care for all. The
college defines diversity as acknowledging, understanding, accepting, valuing, nurturing,
and celebrating differences among people. The College of Medicine-Tucson values
and defines diversity broadly and values variety in life experiences and
circumstances. The College of Medicine - Tucson values students, faculty, and
staff who demonstrate a commitment to their communities and those who reside,
practice, or provide care in rural, inner-city, and other medically underserved
populations within and contiguous with the state of Arizona.

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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• The Chief of Rheumatology/University of Arizona Arthritis Center Director will provide leadership, oversight, and management of day-to-day operations of the Division and the Center.
• The Chief of Rheumatology is responsible for recruitment, management, compensation, and retention of faculty in consideration of the University of Arizona, University of Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS), College of Medicine - Tucson (College), and Banner University Medical Group (B-UMG) strategic plans and initiatives in balance of the tripartite mission of the University.
• The Chief of Rheumatology will collaborate with the Academic Affairs and other educational offices at the College to ensure the department and their faculty are advancing the mission of the medical student, graduate student, and graduate medical education teaching programs. The Chief is responsible for maintaining a liaison with other clinical and/or basic science departments to foster an integrated teaching environment for the College.
• The Chief of Rheumatology/University of Arizona Arthritis Center Director is responsible for encouraging and supporting research creativity and productivity within the department, across the College and UAHS, and with the College's key partners.
• The Chief of Rheumatology/University of Arizona Arthritis Center Director will provide leadership oversight and effective management of an active program of independent, extramurally funded basic, translational, or clinical research in their area of research and expertise/specialization.
• The Chief of Rheumatology is the clinical role model and leader of the department's clinical activities. The Chief works with the Dean, Department Chair, and the B-UMG CEO to coordinate the clinical activities of the department. The Chief is responsible for maintaining appropriate standards of care appropriate to the discipline.
• The Chief of Rheumatology will provide direct patient care in the inpatient and/or ambulatory (outpatient) setting as a licensed and fully credentialed provider and member of B-UMG.
• The Chief of Rheumatology/University of Arizona Arthritis Center Director is responsible for ensuring the fiscal accountability and sustainability for the Division and the Center.
• The Chief of Rheumatology/University of Arizona Arthritis Center Director is responsible for encouraging and supporting diversity among the department's constituents, creating an environment of professionalism, respect, tolerance, and acceptance, working in partnership with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

• MD, DO, or equivalent.
• Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Subspecialties and eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
• At least three years of progressively complex administrative experience (e.g., program leaders, center/section director, etc.) in an academic medical center setting.
• Demonstrated track record of distinction in teaching, clinical care, and/or research in an academic department of medicine or equivalent environment.
• 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.
• Record of solid performance as a skilled manager with the ability to grow revenues, meet budgets, measure and improve productivity and outcomes, and undertake appropriate business strategies to achieve Division and unit department and/or enterprise goals.
• If the individual selected for employment does not currently hold a faculty title with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, they will be required to obtain faculty status. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.

• Additional health profession degree (e.g., PhD, MPH, MS, etc.).
• Experience in the development and successful implementation of new academic (educational, patient care, research) programs and services.
• Demonstration of outstanding leadership in a major subspeciality division/section at a (NIH-funded) department of internal medicine.
• Established and continuing independent NIH-funded sponsored research portfolio and/or evidence of scientific research, including peer-reviewed articles and extramural funding.
• Demonstrated experience in academic program development, assessment, program review, and accreditation.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising and community outreach.
• Demonstrated experience in creating research opportunities and enabling cutting-edge clinical trials.
• Demonstrated experience in developing collaborative programs.