Chair, Department of Surgery (MD)

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix is seeking a nationally recognized academic physician to serve as the chair for the Department of Surgery. This individual will be responsible for strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the clinical, education, research and other programmatic missions of the department. The chair will lead a team of surgeons, ancillary staff and personnel and will be responsible for expanding the program. Specific needs and opportunities include recruiting faculty members, building clinical programs and evolving clinical investigation. This position 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 successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in the Department of Surgery, actively participate in teaching, clinical service and/or scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of associate or full professor. The successful candidate will meet the requirements of either a career track or tenure track faculty according to the College and University guidelines. 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. 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; 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 click here. Duties & Responsibilities Faculty development Educational and training programs Research programs Patient care programs Clinical service Recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Track record of national distinction in teaching, clinical care and research discovery in an academic department or comparable environment. Track record of national distinction in service as seen by participation on NIH study sections or national committee leadership in the Association of Academic Surgery (AAS) or similar professional societies. 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, staff, trainees and students. Evidence of successful program building. Ability to collaboratively engage private practice community for mutual benefit in program development and patient care. Minimum Qualifications Must possess an MD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution. Be eligible for a University of Arizona academic appointment at the associate professor level or higher. Be board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona. Be eligible for medical staff membership at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. Must have greater than 6 years of progressively complex administrative experience (e.g., program leader, center/section director, etc.) in an academic medical center setting. Preferred Qualifications Have an additional health profession degree (e.g., PhD, MPH, MS, etc.). Demonstrate leadership in an academic department of Surgery. Have experience in the development and successful implementation of new academic (educational, patient care, research) programs and services. Exhibit past and/or continued clinical research funding with evidence of high-impact scientific research, including peer-reviewed publications in leading journals. recblid k5mbccj5y37769b90e2q04vorswsdu

Created: 2025-10-03