MD Anderson Cancer Center
Department Chair, Critical Care Medicine
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Department Chair, Critical Care Medicine
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is conducting a national search for Chair of the Department of Critical Care Medicine. This leader will establish the vision for, guide the development of faculty in, and oversee all operations and functions in the department. Successful candidates will be an accomplished physician-scientist and proven leader. The Department of Critical Care Medicine is part of the Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine and the Chair reports to the Division Head. The Chair of Critical Care Medicine will be charged with leading a nationally recognized department and contributing to the prevention and elimination of cancer, transformative research, and exceptional education. Established in 1997, the Department of Critical Care Medicine provides a unified, multidisciplinary approach to caring for critically ill cancer patients in our 42-bed, state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit. Our expert team includes board-certified intensivists with backgrounds in anesthesiology, pulmonary medicine, and surgery, as well as fellows, advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, nutritionists, physical therapists, ethicists, social workers, and chaplains. The Chair is responsible for providing leadership and assumes full responsibility for all areas of the department, including, but not limited to, direct patient care; basic, translational, and clinical research within the department; faculty development and evaluation; integration of educational programs; finance and budgeting; and departmental strategic planning that aligns with institutional direction. Qualifications 10 years of experience post clinical degree M.D. or equivalent degree Board certification in Anesthesiology Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure Demonstration of clinical excellence and performance Administrative experience at a departmental or institutional level Proven track record of successful and independent clinical or translational research and grant or protocol funding Consistent record of contributions to education or training and to mentoring of trainees, faculty, or staff Progressive leadership experience in an academic setting, preferred experience in an oncologic setting Ability to function effectively in a matrix organization characterized by complex intra- and inter- disciplinary relationships MD Anderson is one of the premier cancer centers in the world. We are invested and determined in our collective focus on one goal: end cancer. Interested candidates should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and supplemental narrative statement to address their qualifications by October 26, 2025. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is conducting a national search for Chair of the Department of Critical Care Medicine. This leader will establish the vision for, guide the development of faculty in, and oversee all operations and functions in the department. Successful candidates will be an accomplished physician-scientist and proven leader. The Department of Critical Care Medicine is part of the Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine and the Chair reports to the Division Head. The Chair of Critical Care Medicine will be charged with leading a nationally recognized department and contributing to the prevention and elimination of cancer, transformative research, and exceptional education. Established in 1997, the Department of Critical Care Medicine provides a unified, multidisciplinary approach to caring for critically ill cancer patients in our 42-bed, state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit. Our expert team includes board-certified intensivists with backgrounds in anesthesiology, pulmonary medicine, and surgery, as well as fellows, advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, nutritionists, physical therapists, ethicists, social workers, and chaplains. The Chair is responsible for providing leadership and assumes full responsibility for all areas of the department, including, but not limited to, direct patient care; basic, translational, and clinical research within the department; faculty development and evaluation; integration of educational programs; finance and budgeting; and departmental strategic planning that aligns with institutional direction. Qualifications 10 years of experience post clinical degree M.D. or equivalent degree Board certification in Anesthesiology Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure Demonstration of clinical excellence and performance Administrative experience at a departmental or institutional level Proven track record of successful and independent clinical or translational research and grant or protocol funding Consistent record of contributions to education or training and to mentoring of trainees, faculty, or staff Progressive leadership experience in an academic setting, preferred experience in an oncologic setting Ability to function effectively in a matrix organization characterized by complex intra- and inter- disciplinary relationships MD Anderson is one of the premier cancer centers in the world. We are invested and determined in our collective focus on one goal: end cancer. Interested candidates should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and supplemental narrative statement to address their qualifications by October 26, 2025. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
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