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

The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking to strengthen its existing programs and to expand its clinical, educational and research activities as part of its contribution to the College's mission. The vice chair works in strategic consultation with the department chair, the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education, the Office of Graduate Medical Education and the Translational Research Office. As vice chair, the candidate will be a nurturing mentor to faculty and trainees, providing ongoing guidance and support of their professional development.

The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in the Department of Neurosurgery, actively participate in teaching, clinical service and scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of associate or full professor.

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 U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Develop and implement departmental education vision and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement departmental research vision and infrastructure focusing on clinical trials, grantsmanship and original research.
• Build internal and external relationships to inspire and promote academic collaborations across the health system.
• Promote and provide a research and teaching environment of the highest quality and integrity.
• Foster programs of national distinction through innovation and collaboration.
• Mentor medical students, residents, fellows and faculty.
• Engage in teaching and research activities for students, residents and fellows.
• Participate on appropriate department and/or College committees as well as professional organizations, as appropriate.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Evidence of ability to build relationships with healthcare partners.
• Excellence
  in recruiting, mentoring and developing of faculty, staff, trainees and
  students.
• Evidence
  of successful program building.

• Must
  possess an MD or DO or equivalent degree from an accredited instruction.
• Be
  eligible for a University of Arizona academic appointment at the
  associate professor level or higher.
• Be
  board certified in Neurological Surgery and be eligible for unrestricted
  medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
• Be
  eligible for medical staff membership at Banner - University Phoenix.
• Exhibit
  a track record of administrative experience (e.g., program director,
  center/section director, etc.) in an academic medical center setting.

• Have a track record of national distinction in clinical trials, NIH funding or industry grants.
• Have experience serving on education curriculum committees.
• Demonstrate leadership in an academic department of Neurosurgery.

Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs

comphx-oafa@arizona.edu

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

CV and cover letter is required for to be considered for the position. One additional document will be 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.