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University of Arizona

Associate/Full Professor & Division Chief, Plastic Surgery (T/TE/NTE)

University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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Associate/Full Professor & Division Chief, Plastic Surgery (T/TE/NTE)

Posting Number

req20860

Department

Surgery

Department Website Link

www.surgery.arizona.edu

Medical Sub-Speciality

Plastic Surgery

Location

University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona’s College of Medicine – Tucson (COM–T) seeks a dynamic, nationally recognized leader to serve as the next chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery. Reporting directly to Geoffrey Gurtner, MD, FACS, Chair of the Department of Surgery, the chief will work collaboratively with the leaders of COM–T and Banner – University Medicine to build upon excellence in existing clinical, teaching, and team-based research programs and position the division for growth and transformation. The chief will have the opportunity to collaborate with our robust oncology and trauma teams for which plastic surgery is critical. The plastic surgery division has institutional financial support to start a plastic surgery residency program which is currently undergoing ACGME review. Divisional funds exist to support and further the academic mission. 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

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. Duties & Responsibilities

The next chief of the Division of Plastics will have the opportunity to provide strategic leadership and direction for the growth of the division. They will set a clear vision and execute on this vision. This division chief will have the opportunity to advance the division through multidisciplinary clinical care, advanced and innovative surgical services, research, education, and service. The chief will inspire, develop, and lead an accomplished team of faculty and mentor trainees, drive the development of clinical programs, and create accountability in the division. They are expected to exhibit leadership and consensus-building within and beyond the division. To elevate the division to the next level, this leader will be expected to strategically recruit and retain talented faculty to support clinical growth, expand the division’s research footprint, improve the national reputation of plastic surgery at UArizona and Banner Health, and ensure excellence in the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows. The Division of Plastic Surgery is housed within the Department of Surgery. Faculty will provide clinical services and mentor trainees at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, Banner – University Medical Center South. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Be an outstanding academic leader with a national/international reputation as an accomplished clinician, investigator, and educator. Have a track record of building relationships with community-based providers and working in complex systems. Have the ability to engage faculty, mentor the careers of others, and collaborate within a complex health care system. Minimum Qualifications

Be a Full Professor or Associate Professor Hold an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent medical degree. Be eligible for medical licensure in Arizona. Preferred Qualifications

Experience and comfort with complex microsurgical reconstruction. Have proven, substantial, and progressive leadership experience in an academic medical center. Rank

To be Determined

Tenure Information

To be Determined

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 to commensurate AMC benchmarks

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Jessica Holmgren | jholmgren@arizona.edu

Open Date

10/18/2024

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. These reports 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

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