Chair, Department of Neurosurgery (MD, DO) (College of Medicine – Phoenix)

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix is seeking an outstanding academic physician to serve as the chair for the Department of Neurosurgery. 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 neurosurgeons, 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 Neurosurgery, 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 Bioscience Core (PBC) in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.
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!
                                   
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• Faculty development.
• Educational and training programs.
• Research programs.
• Patient care programs..
• Clinical service.
• Recruitment and retention of faculty and staff.
• Educational and training programs including a residency program.

• Possess an MD, 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 Neurological Surgery.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical license in the State of Arizona.
• Eligible for medical staff membership at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix.
• Exhibit greater than 6 years of progressively complex administrative experience (e.g., program leader, center/section director, etc.) in an academic medical center setting.

• Additional health profession degree (e.g., PhD, MPH, MS, etc.).
• Demonstrate leadership in an academic department of Neurosurgery.
• 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.

Office of Academic & Faculty Affairs

comphx-oafa@arizona.edu

CV and cover letter are required for to be considered for the position.
One additional document : Professional reference contacts. Please include at least three professional references at your current rank or above, their contact information and the nature of your work with them.

Faculty selected for this teaching opportunity will be required to obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.