Division Chief, Gynecologic Oncology - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

matrixed academic healthcare environment. In addition to being a Division Chief, the candidate is expected to practice the full spectrum of gynecologic oncology care including radical pelvic surgery, robotics, and chemotherapy. The Division of Gynecologic Oncology is part of the University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC), the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the State of Arizona. As such, the Division is an active participant in Phase I-III clinical trials. There are many opportunities for collaborative research within the UACC, College of Medicine, and School of Public Health, as well as the other colleges and institutes across the University of Arizona.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent clinician, innovative researcher, and enthusiastic educator, who can build upon excellence in existing clinical, teaching, and research programs. They will recognize the importance of developing an engaged and integrated faculty and staff to build and nurture strong cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams. The role will also include participation in the recruitment and retention of Division faculty.

Appointment rank is commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will meet the requirements of either a career track or tenure track Associate or Full Professor according to the College and University guidelines. If selected for a career-track appointment, the appointment will not be eligible for tenure.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this positions.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

General Core Duties

• Provide
  strategic leadership for the Division's day-to-day operations and
  long-term growth, value, and service. Establish and execute a clear vision
  that supports innovation and maintains standards of care consistent with
  the University's tripartite mission.
• Promote
  collaboration and consensus-building within and beyond the Division by
  collaborating with the Dean, Department Chair, Banner University Medical
  Group management, staff, and other physicians to advance institutional
  goals in research, teaching, advocacy, clinical care, and scholarly
  activities.
• Lead an
  accomplished team of faculty and mentor trainees, drive the development of
  clinical programs, and create accountability in the Division.
• Model
  transparency, professionalism, ethical conduct, interdisciplinary
  collaboration, and commitment to institutional growth.
• Advance the
  Division's clinical, research, education, and service missions, including
  expanding research education and scholarly activity.
• Represent
  the Division in the areas of financial performance, faculty career
  development, research, education, and clinical care, while achieving
  local, regional, and national visibility, and prominence in the
  subspecialty.
• Represent
  the Department in interdisciplinary conferences and collaborate with other
  services on gynecology oncology.
• Oversee the
  Division's faculty peer review.
• Directly
  report to the Department Chair.

Clinical Core Duties

• Recruit and
  retain talented faculty to support clinical growth, expand the Division's
  research footprint, improve the national reputation of the Division at the
  University of Arizona and Banner Health, and ensure excellence in the
  education and training of medical students and residents.
• Oversee the Division's
  inpatient service and the outpatient clinics.
• Provide
  direct inpatient and outpatient care as a licensed and fully credentialed
  provider as a member of Banner University Medical Group.
• Ensure
  adequate weekday and call coverage and delivery of timely, high-quality
  clinical care.
• Liaise with
  other clinical and basic science departments to foster an integrated
  teaching environment for the College.

Research Core Duties

• Develop and execute a high-impact research agenda aligned with the strategic missions of the College and the University.
• Foster and expand research creativity, collaboration, productivity, education, and scholarly activity within the Division, the Department, across the College, and with the College's key partners.
• Ensure faculty meet minimum sponsored-funding expectations.

Education Core Duties

• Collaborate with Academic Affairs and other educational offices at the College to advance the mission of the medical student, graduate student, and graduate medical education teaching programs.
• Provide instruction for the residency and medical student educational programs by preparing and administering lectures and reviewing cases.
• Develop, implement, supervise, and evaluate the Division's undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate education programs.
• Ensure the Division's faculty participation in clinical and didactic teaching, as well as mentorship, career guidance, and scholarly projects with learners.
• Ensure representation from each Division in the Department's education committees and learner recruitment.
• Support continuing professional development and medical education for faculty and staff.
• Maintain program accreditation and ensure the Division meets or exceeds local and national standards of outcome performance.

Financial/Operational Core Duties

• Ensure effective, efficient operation and the fiscal accountability and sustainability of the Division.
• Oversee the Division's annual budget development with Department Administration and monitor clinical and research revenue, expenditures, and adherence to budget.
• Adjust expenditures and staffing as needed to address changes in resources.
• Oversee the effective utilization of divisional space.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced surgical skills in the practice of gynecologic oncology, including open, laparoscopic, and robotically assisted surgeries, radical pelvic surgery, and advanced cytoreductive techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practice of chemotherapy, targeted biological therapies, immunotherapy, and collaboration with radiation oncology for the treatment of gynecologic malignancies.
• Demonstrated skill in the education of residents, medical students, and other learners.
• Demonstrated success in the mentorship of junior faculty.
• Success in basic, translational, or clinical research, especially in a collaborative research environment.
• Thorough understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance, such as HIPPA, Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, medical billing, and medical legal compliance.
• Strategic leadership, as demonstrated by the ability to develop a long-term vision, manage division budgets, and align division goals with University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and Banner University Medical Group.
• The ability to recruit and retain faculty by creating a positive and supportive working environment.
• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement.
• Demonstrated skill in multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to retain composure in high-pressure, high-stakes situations, empathy, ability to listen, resilience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified
  candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy
  (DO) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Must be
  Board Certified in Gynecologic Oncology by the American Board of
  Obstetrics and Gynecology, and eligible for unrestricted medical licensure
  in the State of Arizona.
• The
  candidate must also be eligible for a University of Arizona appointment at
  the Associate or Professor rank.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional health profession degree (e.g., PhD, MPH, MS, etc.).
• Leadership experience at an NIH-designated comprehensive cancer center.
• Demonstrated leadership in teaching, clinical care, research, and/or educational enterprises 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.
• A 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, unit, department, and/or enterprise goals in an academic medical arena.
• Experience in the development and successful implementation of academic (educational, patient care, and research) programs and services, including program review, assessment, and accreditation.
• Demonstrated outstanding leadership in major subspecialty division/section at a (NIH funded) department of OBGYN.
• Demonstrated excellence scholarly activity.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising and community outreach.

Rank: To be Determined

Tenure Information

To be Determined

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Clinical Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE to commensurate with AAMC benchmarks

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Gerry Flores, gflores007@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

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