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

Position Highlights

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 is committed to promoting and supporting research, clinical, and educational missions that meet the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and the community we serve. We believe that our students, faculty, and staff serve as role models, broaden perspectives, and enhance our ability to advance the health of our community. Through strong collaboration with both internal and external partners, we ensure that our staff, trainees and faculty are fully equipped to address community challenges and needs, delivering exceptional care across Arizona and beyond.

Fulfilling the land-grant mission of the University of Arizona, the Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships at the College of Medicine - Tucson is committed to strengthening and advancing the health of our community. We aim to develop a physician and research workforce dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of our state. Through strong collaboration with internal and external partners, we ensure that our staff, trainees and faculty are fully prepared to address community challenges and needs, delivering exceptional care to all those we serve across Arizona and beyond.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 creating, encouraging, and supporting an environment of professionalism, respect, tolerance, and acceptance.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

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

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Daniel Carty | djcarty@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

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