University of Arizona
Department Chair, OBGYN (Full Professor, T/TE)
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
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University of Arizona Position Highlights
The College of Medicine – Tucson (COM-T) is seeking an innovative and visionary academic physician leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/Gyn). Reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Medicine - Tucson, the Chair will partner closely with leaders from COM-T and Banner – University Medicine to strengthen and expand the department’s clinical, educational, and research missions. This is a unique opportunity to advance women's health care across Southern Arizona by fostering groundbreaking collaborative research, delivering exceptional clinical services, and training the next generation of physician leaders. The Chair will provide strategic leadership to grow the clinical enterprise, which in turn will support the expansion of the department’s research and educational efforts. This role offers the chance to shape the future of OB/Gyn services within a dynamic, integrated academic health system. The Chair will be expected to assess and build upon the department’s existing strengths, extend the University of Arizona/Banner Health footprint, expand relationships and partnerships with community providers, recruit and retain top-tier faculty, and guide the department’s development in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Position Highlights
The College of Medicine – Tucson (COM-T) is seeking an innovative and visionary academic physician leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/Gyn). Reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Medicine - Tucson, the Chair will partner closely with leaders from COM-T and Banner – University Medicine to strengthen and expand the department’s clinical, educational, and research missions. This is a unique opportunity to advance women's health care across Southern Arizona by fostering groundbreaking collaborative research, delivering exceptional clinical services, and training the next generation of physician leaders. The Chair will provide strategic leadership to grow the clinical enterprise, which in turn will support the expansion of the department’s research and educational efforts. This role offers the chance to shape the future of OB/Gyn services within a dynamic, integrated academic health system. The Chair will be expected to assess and build upon the department’s existing strengths, extend the University of Arizona/Banner Health footprint, expand relationships and partnerships with community providers, recruit and retain top-tier faculty, and guide the department’s development in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
The Chair will lead the Department in advancing clinical care, research innovation, and educational excellence while enhancing its national reputation. This physician leader will be responsible for developing and sustaining strategic initiatives, optimizing departmental resources, and driving growth across all missions. The Chair will provide visionary and operational leadership for the department within the College of Medicine – Tucson and across Banner University Medicine’s Tucson-based facilities.
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology includes 18 physician faculty members, three Certified Nurse Midwives and five Advanced Practice Providers across its Generalist, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Gynecologic Oncology divisions. The department continues to grow its faculty and has active recruitments underway in all three of its divisions. Faculty deliver clinical care and provide mentorship to trainees at Banner University Medical Center Tucson, Banner University Medical Center South, our primary ambulatory site at Banner University Medicine North, as well as multiple outreach clinics across Tucson and the surrounding region.
The ideal candidate will be a distinguished clinical and academic leader with a national or international reputation as a respected researcher, clinician, and educator. They will bring a strong track record of progressive leadership within an academic medical center. The Chair will articulate a clear vision for the department, inspire and support faculty, mentor the next generation of trainees, and drive measurable outcomes. This leader will be passionate about expanding complex clinical programs, fostering partnerships with community providers, and developing systems and processes that enhance operational efficiency. The Chair will foster a collaborative and collegial environment that promotes excellence in clinical care, research, education, and service. They will actively engage faculty, support career development, and ensure accountability to shared goals and performance standards.
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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Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and implement a clear vision, strategic direction, and sustainable business model for the Department, ensuring clinical operations are efficient, patient-centered, and aligned with institutional priorities. Expand and maintain high-quality clinical programs across Banner University Medicine’s affiliated hospitals and clinics, positioning the Department as the region’s leading provider of obstetric and gynecologic care. Provide leadership that supports the professional development of current faculty and attracts exceptional new talent, aligning recruitment with the Department’s strategic goals. Mentor and coach emerging leaders to build internal leadership capacity and ensure long-term succession planning. Develop a culture of interdisciplinary research by strengthening collaborations with affiliated departments, centers, and institutions, and by enhancing infrastructure to support research productivity. Foster open, transparent communication with faculty, staff, and administrators to build trust, promote alignment, and enhance departmental cohesion. Cultivate key institutional and community partnerships to support integrated clinical and research goals that align with the strategic objectives of the University of Arizona, the College of Medicine – Tucson, the University of Arizona Health Sciences, and Banner Health. Establish and maintain performance benchmarks for clinical quality, surgical outcomes, patient access, financial stewardship, and service growth. Provide oversight of departmental budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with financial goals and implementing policies that promote fiscal responsibility and accountability. Lead educational excellence across the Department by ensuring innovative, high-quality training for medical students, residents, and fellows. Identify and expand funding sources, including extramural clinical and translational research grants, philanthropic support, and clinical revenue, to strengthen the Department’s financial and academic foundation. Continuously monitor and enhance clinical quality to ensure excellence in patient care. Build regional partnerships to improve the patient and referring provider experience while continuously monitoring and enhancing clinical quality. Represent and advocate for the Department within the university, across Banner Health, and in the broader community. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and institutional policies and standards.
Minimum Qualifications
An MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution with board certification by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Ability to obtain medical licensure in Arizona. Must meet University of Arizona criteria for appointment to a senior level faculty position. A minimum of five years of demonstrated leadership achievement in a large volume, high-performing, contemporary department with comparable complexity to University of Arizona/Banner Health.
Preferred Qualifications
National/international reputation as a respected and accomplished researcher, clinician and educator who meets University of Arizona criteria for a tenured/tenure eligible senior level faculty position. Demonstrated record of progressive leadership achievement in an academic medical center. Evidence of an astute understanding of academic clinical practice and a deep commitment to clinical excellence based on a patient-centered model of care. Demonstrated understanding of finances in healthcare administration and academic medicine. Deep understanding of academic clinical practice, with a strong commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence. Evidence of success in developing a strong clinical program that recognizes and meets the needs of the various providers with whom the department works, those of the students that the department educates and trains, as well as those of the patients whom the department serves. Strong record of mentorship and faculty development, supporting academic, clinical, and educational advancement for faculty, learners, and trainees. Strategic thinker and visionary with the ability to anticipate future trends and lead transformative change. Evidence of success in leading and developing excellent graduate medical education programs. Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams, and to develop strong ties and connections with internal and external constituencies and individuals.
FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Faculty Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates For confidential inquiries, nominations, and expressions of interest, please contact:
Jeff Schroetlin, Senior Partner, Academic Medicine & Health Sciences
WittKieffer Executive Search Firm
JeffS@wittkieffer.com
630-575-6132 Open Date 7/7/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
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University of Arizona Position Highlights
The College of Medicine – Tucson (COM-T) is seeking an innovative and visionary academic physician leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/Gyn). Reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Medicine - Tucson, the Chair will partner closely with leaders from COM-T and Banner – University Medicine to strengthen and expand the department’s clinical, educational, and research missions. This is a unique opportunity to advance women's health care across Southern Arizona by fostering groundbreaking collaborative research, delivering exceptional clinical services, and training the next generation of physician leaders. The Chair will provide strategic leadership to grow the clinical enterprise, which in turn will support the expansion of the department’s research and educational efforts. This role offers the chance to shape the future of OB/Gyn services within a dynamic, integrated academic health system. The Chair will be expected to assess and build upon the department’s existing strengths, extend the University of Arizona/Banner Health footprint, expand relationships and partnerships with community providers, recruit and retain top-tier faculty, and guide the department’s development in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Position Highlights
The College of Medicine – Tucson (COM-T) is seeking an innovative and visionary academic physician leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/Gyn). Reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Medicine - Tucson, the Chair will partner closely with leaders from COM-T and Banner – University Medicine to strengthen and expand the department’s clinical, educational, and research missions. This is a unique opportunity to advance women's health care across Southern Arizona by fostering groundbreaking collaborative research, delivering exceptional clinical services, and training the next generation of physician leaders. The Chair will provide strategic leadership to grow the clinical enterprise, which in turn will support the expansion of the department’s research and educational efforts. This role offers the chance to shape the future of OB/Gyn services within a dynamic, integrated academic health system. The Chair will be expected to assess and build upon the department’s existing strengths, extend the University of Arizona/Banner Health footprint, expand relationships and partnerships with community providers, recruit and retain top-tier faculty, and guide the department’s development in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
The Chair will lead the Department in advancing clinical care, research innovation, and educational excellence while enhancing its national reputation. This physician leader will be responsible for developing and sustaining strategic initiatives, optimizing departmental resources, and driving growth across all missions. The Chair will provide visionary and operational leadership for the department within the College of Medicine – Tucson and across Banner University Medicine’s Tucson-based facilities.
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology includes 18 physician faculty members, three Certified Nurse Midwives and five Advanced Practice Providers across its Generalist, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Gynecologic Oncology divisions. The department continues to grow its faculty and has active recruitments underway in all three of its divisions. Faculty deliver clinical care and provide mentorship to trainees at Banner University Medical Center Tucson, Banner University Medical Center South, our primary ambulatory site at Banner University Medicine North, as well as multiple outreach clinics across Tucson and the surrounding region.
The ideal candidate will be a distinguished clinical and academic leader with a national or international reputation as a respected researcher, clinician, and educator. They will bring a strong track record of progressive leadership within an academic medical center. The Chair will articulate a clear vision for the department, inspire and support faculty, mentor the next generation of trainees, and drive measurable outcomes. This leader will be passionate about expanding complex clinical programs, fostering partnerships with community providers, and developing systems and processes that enhance operational efficiency. The Chair will foster a collaborative and collegial environment that promotes excellence in clinical care, research, education, and service. They will actively engage faculty, support career development, and ensure accountability to shared goals and performance standards.
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!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please
click here .
Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and implement a clear vision, strategic direction, and sustainable business model for the Department, ensuring clinical operations are efficient, patient-centered, and aligned with institutional priorities. Expand and maintain high-quality clinical programs across Banner University Medicine’s affiliated hospitals and clinics, positioning the Department as the region’s leading provider of obstetric and gynecologic care. Provide leadership that supports the professional development of current faculty and attracts exceptional new talent, aligning recruitment with the Department’s strategic goals. Mentor and coach emerging leaders to build internal leadership capacity and ensure long-term succession planning. Develop a culture of interdisciplinary research by strengthening collaborations with affiliated departments, centers, and institutions, and by enhancing infrastructure to support research productivity. Foster open, transparent communication with faculty, staff, and administrators to build trust, promote alignment, and enhance departmental cohesion. Cultivate key institutional and community partnerships to support integrated clinical and research goals that align with the strategic objectives of the University of Arizona, the College of Medicine – Tucson, the University of Arizona Health Sciences, and Banner Health. Establish and maintain performance benchmarks for clinical quality, surgical outcomes, patient access, financial stewardship, and service growth. Provide oversight of departmental budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with financial goals and implementing policies that promote fiscal responsibility and accountability. Lead educational excellence across the Department by ensuring innovative, high-quality training for medical students, residents, and fellows. Identify and expand funding sources, including extramural clinical and translational research grants, philanthropic support, and clinical revenue, to strengthen the Department’s financial and academic foundation. Continuously monitor and enhance clinical quality to ensure excellence in patient care. Build regional partnerships to improve the patient and referring provider experience while continuously monitoring and enhancing clinical quality. Represent and advocate for the Department within the university, across Banner Health, and in the broader community. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and institutional policies and standards.
Minimum Qualifications
An MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution with board certification by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Ability to obtain medical licensure in Arizona. Must meet University of Arizona criteria for appointment to a senior level faculty position. A minimum of five years of demonstrated leadership achievement in a large volume, high-performing, contemporary department with comparable complexity to University of Arizona/Banner Health.
Preferred Qualifications
National/international reputation as a respected and accomplished researcher, clinician and educator who meets University of Arizona criteria for a tenured/tenure eligible senior level faculty position. Demonstrated record of progressive leadership achievement in an academic medical center. Evidence of an astute understanding of academic clinical practice and a deep commitment to clinical excellence based on a patient-centered model of care. Demonstrated understanding of finances in healthcare administration and academic medicine. Deep understanding of academic clinical practice, with a strong commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence. Evidence of success in developing a strong clinical program that recognizes and meets the needs of the various providers with whom the department works, those of the students that the department educates and trains, as well as those of the patients whom the department serves. Strong record of mentorship and faculty development, supporting academic, clinical, and educational advancement for faculty, learners, and trainees. Strategic thinker and visionary with the ability to anticipate future trends and lead transformative change. Evidence of success in leading and developing excellent graduate medical education programs. Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams, and to develop strong ties and connections with internal and external constituencies and individuals.
FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Faculty Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates For confidential inquiries, nominations, and expressions of interest, please contact:
Jeff Schroetlin, Senior Partner, Academic Medicine & Health Sciences
WittKieffer Executive Search Firm
JeffS@wittkieffer.com
630-575-6132 Open Date 7/7/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu. Seniority level
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