Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Position DetailsLoyola University Medical Center and Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine invite applications for an exceptional leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This is a prominent, strategic role for an accomplished physician, educator, and administrator to guide a robust, multidisciplinary department committed to advancing women’s health, academic excellence, and compassionate care in alignment with our Catholic Jesuit values.Position HighlightsProvide visionary leadership across five departmental divisions: Gynecologic Oncology, Female Pelvic and Reconstructive Surgery, Maternal/Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology, and General Obstetrics and GynecologyLead clinical, administrative, financial, and scholarly initiatives while promoting innovation and excellenceServe as an integral part of Loyola Medicine’s Clinical Leadership CouncilCultivate new programs aligned with the health system’s strategic goalsResponsible for the clinical operations, recruitment, quality and safety in both Illinois and IndianaChampion the department’s mission in clinical care, education, and research within the Jesuit traditionQualificationsA medical degree and board certification in specialty are required.Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Illinois.Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor.Demonstrated success in leadership roles within an academic medical center.A record of excellence in clinical care, education, and/or research.A strong background in funded research is preferred but not required.Loyola’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology delivers comprehensive care throughout its five specialized divisions. Loyola’s Level III Perinatal Center is a leader in high-risk obstetric and neonatal care, serving nine regional hospitals with 9,500 annual deliveries, and maintaining one of Illinois’ highest survival rates for low-birth-weight infants; its NICU treats over 400 critically ill newborns annually and has successfully delivered more than 3,000 infants under two pounds. Complementing its clinical excellence, the department supports a rigorous educational program for medical students, residents, and fellows.Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago’s western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC), Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, and convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from nearly 2,000 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. LUMC is a 547-licensed-bed hospital in Maywood that includes the William G. and Mary A. Ryan Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine, the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, the John L. Keeley, MD, Emergency Department, a Level 1 trauma center, Illinois’s largest burn center, the Nancy W. Knowles Orthopaedic Institute, a certified comprehensive stroke center, transplant center and a children’s hospital. Having delivered compassionate care for over 50 years, Loyola also trains the next generation of caregivers through its academic affiliation with Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine and Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.For more information, visit . You can also follow Loyola Medicine on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or X (formerly known as Twitter).Open Date: 08/04/2025Salary Range: CompetitiveAdditional Salary InformationSalary Based on Academic Rank and ExperienceExcellent Benefits: Trinity Health Benefits SummaryPaid Time Off DaysPaid malpractice, including post-employment tail coverageRelocation Expense Reimbursement (in accordance with IRS guidelines)CME Days and AllowanceAdditional Benefits from LUC or VA (if applicable)Special Instructions to ApplicantsInterested candidates should email cover letter and CV to Katie Delaney, Physician Recruitment Office at as well as apply online at All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.About Loyola University ChicagoFounded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as an elite research university to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, offering transformative, globally connected learning experiences. Loyola is an employer of choice offering a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, visit the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.Quick Link for Posting: Number: R250801-R2Organizational Location: HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUSPosting DetailsNumber of VacanciesOpen Until Filled: Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06