Chair, Department of Urology

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix is seeking an outstanding academic physician to serve as the inaugural chair for the Department of Urology. This individual will be responsible for strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the clinical, education, research and other programmatic missions of the department.

The chair will lead a team of urologists, ancillary staff and personnel and will be responsible for expanding the program. Specific needs and opportunities include recruiting faculty members, building clinical programs and evolving clinical investigation. An additional goal will be the development of a GME training program in partnership with Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix (Banner – University Phoenix).

POSITION SUMMARY

The chair of Urology reports directly to the Dean, College of Medicine – Phoenix for all academic activities. Consistent with the Academic Affiliation Agreement (AAA) between the University of Arizona and Banner Health, the chair of Urology will have a matrix reporting relationship to the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Banner – University Medical Group (B-UMG) and CEO of Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix for all clinical activities conducted at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix (B-UMCP), including the Banner – University Medicine Urology Institute in Phoenix.

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 30-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. 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.

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. Outstanding UA benefits include relocation assistance, 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!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Faculty development.
• Educational and training programs.
• Research programs.
• Patient care programs.
• Clinical service.
• Recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff.
• Educational and training programs, including a residency program.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Track record of national distinction in teaching, clinical care and research discovery in an academic department or comparable environment.
• Track record of national distinction in service as seen by participation on NIH study sections or national committee leadership in American Urological Association (AUA) or similar professional societies.
• 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/or development of faculty, staff, trainees and students.
• Evidence of successful program building.
• Ability to collaboratively engage private practice community for mutual benefit in program development and patient care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess an MD or DO or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Eligibility for a University of Arizona academic appointment at the associate professor level or higher.
• Board certified in Urology.
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
• Eligibility for medical staff membership at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix.
• Exhibit greater than six (6) years of progressively complex administrative experience (e.g., program leader, center/section director, etc.) in an academic medical center setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Have an additional health profession degree (e.g., PhD, MPH, MS, etc.).
• Demonstrate leadership in an academic department of Urology.
• Have experience in the development and successful implementation of new academic (educational, patient care, research) programs and services.
• Exhibit past and/or continued clinical research funding with evidence of high impact scientific research, including peer-reviewed publications in leading journals.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Expressions of interest, including CV, should be directed to Elaine Auerbach, MBA, MPH, at Kaye/Bassman: eauerbach@kbic.com and/or academicmedicine@kbic.com

Application Link: https://www.kbic.com/job/chair-department-of-urology