Division Chief, Endocrinology (Associate/Full Professor) (NTE/TE/T) |
Posting Number |
req16092 |
Department |
Medicine |
Department Website Link |
https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/ |
Medical Sub-Speciality |
Endocrinology-Med. |
Location |
University of Arizona Health Sciences |
Address |
Tucson, AZ USA |
Position Highlights |
The Chief of Endocrinology will provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the Division. The Division Chief will be responsible for planning, policy, operations, and oversight of academic, research, and clinical programs of the Division and will have financial authority over the division budget, including extramural research and philanthropic funding received and other financial matters for the division, in accordance with applicable University policies and practices. The Chief of Endocrinology will have discretion in the recruitment and retention of division faculty. The Chief of Endocrinology will also play a prominent role in the continued development of an NIH - T32 training program in diabetes, endocrine, and metabolism, and the establishment of a Diabetes Research Center supported by an ongoing capital campaign at the University of Arizona, a Hispanic-serving institution located on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples, including the O'odham and the Yaqui. The Endocrinology division is one of twelve within the Department of Medicine, which leads the UA College of Medicine-Tucson in research funding, is an active partner in the NIH All of Us program, and supports two residency programs, 15 fellowship programs and numerous mentorship opportunities in multidisciplinary health science graduate programs. The College anchors the UA Health Sciences (UAHS) campus, which also houses UA Colleges of Public Health, Pharmacy, and Nursing, and multiple research Centers of Excellence, and maintains a research partnership with the Veterans Affairs (VA) Tucson Medical Center serving all of Southern Arizona. The College engages with individuals to become exemplary health care leaders and embraces innovation and collaboration to optimize health and health care for all. Building on an established partnership with Banner Health, the fourth largest non-profit healthcare system in the U.S., the division and department are well-positioned as the sole academic health care provider in southern Arizona to provide transformative health care to the communities that we serve by achieving excellence in clinical care, education, and individual and team-based research. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the leaders of the College and Banner - University Medical Group (B-UMG) to further this tripartite mission and position the division for continued growth through innovation. 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! The University of Arizona has been
recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about
working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please visit, http://talent.arizona.edu/. |
Duties & Responsibilities |
- Provide leadership and management of day-to-day operations of the Division of
Endocrinology.
- Responsible for recruitment, management,
compensation and retention of faculty in consideration of UA, UHSC,
College, and B-UMG strategic plans and initiatives in balance of the
multiple, tripartite mission of the University.
- Collaboration with Academic Affairs and other
educational offices at the College to ensure the division and his/her
faculty are advancing the mission of the medical student, graduate
student, and graduate medical education teaching programs.
- Responsible for maintaining liaison with other clinical
and/or basic science departments to foster an integrated teaching
environment for the College.
- Support and expand research
activities within the division, and across the Department, College and UAHS,
working with key partners.
- Provide
leadership oversight and effective management of an active program of
independent, extramurally funded basic, translational or clinical research
in area of research expertise/specialization.
- Be the clinical role model and leader of the division's
clinical activities. Work with the Dean,
Department Head and the B-UMG CEO to coordinate the clinical
activities of the division and oversee inpatient and outpatient clinical
services. The Chief of Endocrinology is responsible for maintaining
appropriate standards of care appropriate to the discipline.
- Provide
direct patient care in the inpatient and/or ambulatory (outpatient)
setting as a licensed and fully credentialed provider as a member of
Banner-University Medical Group.
- Responsible for ensuring the fiscal
accountability and sustainability of the division working with the
College's Business Affairs Office.
- Responsible for encouraging and supporting
diversity among the division's constituents, creating an environment of
professionalism, respect, tolerance, and acceptance and work in partnership
with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
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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.
- Three
to five years of progressively complex administrative experience (e.g.,
program leader, 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.
- 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.
- If the individual selected for employment does NOT currently
hold a faculty title with The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson,
he/she will be required to obtain faculty status. This will include obtaining
letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review
committee.
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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, including program review and accreditation.
* Demonstrated outstanding leadership in major subspecialty 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. |
Rank |
To be Determined |
Tenure Information |
Tenure Track (T/TE) |
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 |
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 |
Target Hire Date |
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Expected End Date |
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Contact Information for Candidates |
Cynthia Campas | ccampas@arizona.edu |
Open Date |
5/22/2023 |
Open Until Filled |
Yes |
Documents Needed to Apply |
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter |
Special Instructions to Applicant |
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Diversity Statement |
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. |