Benefits : All full-time university staff and faculty are
eligible for VCU’s robust
benefits package that includes
comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave
granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning
and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs,
employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities
for career development and advancement, and more.
Unit: School Of Medicine
Department: OBGYN
Mission:
The mission of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department is to
provide the highest quality clinical care in both specialty and
sub-specialty obstetrics and gynecology to patients in central
Virginia. In addition to the clinical mission, the department has
the allied goals of providing undergraduate and graduate medical
education in the field and advancing the specialty through basic
and clinical research.
Chief Purpose:
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking qualified
candidate to lead and manage the clinical, research, and
educational programs for the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. The
position will also provide subspecialty care in gynecologic
oncology, including surgery, in- and outpatient consultation,
chemotherapy, and in- and outpatient management of people with
gynecologic cancers. The position will be responsible for student
and resident education in gynecologic oncology. The position also
includes running the Division’s research activities.
Responsibilities:
Teaching:
- The faculty member will have teaching responsibilities to
include actively participating in the department’s educational
activities, with particular attention to educating students and
residents in their core educational objectives in gynecologic
oncology.
Research:
- The person filling the position will lead the Division’s
research program. They are expected to initiate their own projects
as well as participate in and facilitate other division member’s
research and contribute to scholarly
publications/presentations.
Service:
- The faculty member will serve on departmental, hospital, cancer
center, and university committees as necessary, as well as in a
professional capacity in their field. The faculty member will be
assigned to committees at the discretion of the department
chair.
Clinical:
- Leadership and administration of and participation in the full
clinical activities of the gynecologic oncology division is
expected. Clinical activities include a combination of outpatient
care, inpatient care, and surgery.
Other:
- The faculty member will be the Division Chief for Gynecologic
Oncology. In this role, he or she will be lead the division, with
responsibilities for growth of clinical volume and implementation
and maintenance of state of the science clinical programs,
strategic planning, quality improvement, and fostering gynecologic
oncology related communication and relations within the Department,
Massey Cancer Center, VCU Health, and the community. The division
chief is responsible for the career development of faculty in their
division.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of ABOG accredited fellowship training in
Gynecologic Oncology or its equivalent
- Eligible for medical license in Virginia
- Potential for scholarship or creative expression to complement
and expand existing expertise in the Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of
respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,
staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a
commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of an ACGME accredited OB/GYN residency
- Demonstrated talent and experience in teaching and commitment
to research and patient care
- BC/BE by the American Board of OB/GYN in Gynecologic
Oncology
- Robotics training in minimally invasive surgery is
preferred
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: Yes
Rank: Open
Tenure: Open
Months: 12 months
Contact Name: Ashley Krauss
Contact Email: ashley.krauss@vcuhealth.org