Chair, Department of Anesthesiology (MD, DO)

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix is seeking an outstanding academic physician to serve as chair for the Department of Anesthesiology. This individual, appointed at the associate or full professor level, will be responsible for strategic leadership and directions for all aspects of the clinical, education, research and other programmatic missions of the department.

The chair will lead a team of anesthesiologists, 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. An additional goal will be the development of a GME training program in partnership with Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix (Banner - University Phoenix).

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 an appropriate department, 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 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!

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• Faculty development.
• Recruitment and retention of
  diverse faculty and staff.
• Educational and training
  programs including a residency program.
• Research growth.
• Novel clinical programs.

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 American Society
  of Anesthesiologists (ASA) 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, trainees and
  students.
• Evidence
  of successful program building.
• Ability
  to collaboratively engage private practice community for mutual benefit
  in program development and patient care.

• Must
  possess an MD or DO 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 in Anesthesiology.
• Be
  eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
• Be
  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.

* Have an additional health profession degree (e.g., PhD, MPH, MS, etc.)

* Demonstrate leadership in an academic department of Anesthesiology.

* 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.

Expressions of interest, including CV, should be directed to Elaine Auerbach at Kaye/Bassman:

Elaine Auerbach

Managing Partner

eauerbach@Kbic.com

Expressions of interest, including CV, should be directed to Elaine Auerbach at Kaye/Bassman:

Elaine Auerbach

Managing Partner

eauerbach@Kbic.com