Job ID: EB-9176673056
Job Title: Chair of Anesthesiology
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Chair, Department of Anesthesiology (MD, DO)
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix is seeking an outstanding clinical and academic physician leader to serve as Chair for the Department of Anesthesiology. There is an enormous opportunity for growing and developing an exceptional Department, with impact across the City of Phoenix and beyond. The Chair, appointed at the associate or full professor level, will be responsible for strategic leadership and directions for all aspects of the clinical, education, research and other programmatic missions of the department.
The successful candidate will meet the requirements for either career track or tenure track faculty according to the College and University guidelines.
The Chair of Anesthesiology will develop, recruit, expand and lead a team of anesthesiologists, ancillary staff and personnel. 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/residency training program in partnership with Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix (Banner – University Phoenix).
The Chair of Anesthesiology 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 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.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biosciences Core (PBC). The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. We embrace professionalism, innovation and collaboration to optimize health and health care for all.
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. 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; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
Duties & Responsibilities
- Faculty development.
- Recruitment and retention of outstanding, diverse faculty and staff.
- Educational and training programs including a residency program.
- Identifying opportunities and strategies for outstanding clinical programs.
- Research growth.
- Novel clinical programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess an MD or DO or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
- Eligible for a University of Arizona academic appointment at the associate professor level or higher.
- Board-certified in Anesthesiology.
- Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
- Exhibit greater than (4) years of progressively complex administrative experience (e.g., program leader, center/section director, etc.) in an academic medical center setting.
- Demonstrated track record of national distinction in teaching, clinical care and research discovery in an academic department or comparable 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/or development of faculty, trainees and students.
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to accomplish strategic objectives.
- Evidence of successful program building.
- Eligible for medical staff membership at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the development and successful implementation of new academic (educational, patient care, research) programs and services.
- Ability to collaboratively engage private practice community for mutual benefit in program development and patient care.
- Demonstrate leadership in an academic department of Anesthesiology.
- Exhibit past and/or continued clinical research funding with evidence of high impact scientific research, including peer-reviewed publications in leading journals.
- National distinction through grant funding and/or service on NIH study sections and/or national committee leadership in American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) or similar professional societies.
Application Instructions
Applicants are asked to apply online via the “Apply Now” button below.
