The first review began on August 16, 2023. Applications will be accepted up to 30 days past the first review date. Applications received after 30 days may experience delayed review based on the current state of the recruitment process.

The Division Chief of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery will provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the Division. The Chief will be responsible for all planning, policy, operations and oversight of academic, research, and clinical programs of the Division. The Chief will have financial authority over the state-appropriated budget assigned to the division, extramural research funding received, philanthropic funding, and other financial matters for the division in accordance with applicable University policies and practices.

This position reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Surgery within the College of Medicine – Phoenix for all academic activities. Consistent with the Academic Affiliation Agreement (AAA) between the University of Arizona and Banner Health, the Division Chief will have a matrix reporting relationship to the Chief Executive Officer of the Banner-University Medical Group (B-UMG) and CEO of B-UMC (Phoenix) for all clinical activities conducted at Banner-University Medical Center (Phoenix).

The successful candidate will meet the requirements of either a career track or tenure track faculty according to College and University guidelines.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biomedical Campus 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 Phoenix Biomedical 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 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; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Faculty Affairs
• Educational and training programs
• Research programs
• Patient care programs
• Recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff
• Physician lead for ENT services at Banner Healthcare

• Qualified candidates must possess an MD, DO or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Must be eligible for a University of Arizona academic appointment at the associate professor level or higher.
• Board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
  Be eligible for an unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
• Have at least five years of progressively complex administrative experience (e.g., program leader, center/section director, etc.) in an academic medical center setting.
• Demonstrate a track record of national distinction in teaching, clinical care and research discovery in an academic department of surgery or comparable environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to patient care, reflecting a service­ oriented, team­ based philosophy with hospital administration and health professional colleagues from all disciplines, departments and specialties.
• Have a successful track record of recruitment and development of faculty, trainees and students.
• Show evidence of successful program building beyond one’s own research group.
• Be eligible for medical staff membership at B-UMCP.

• Additional health profession degree (e.g., PhD, MPH, MS, etc.).

• Experience in the development and successful implementation of new academic (educational, patient care, research) programs and services.

• Demonstrates collaborative engagement with private practice community for mutual benefit in program development and patient care.

• Demonstrated outstanding leadership in major subspecialty division/section at an academic institution.

• Past and/or continued NIH-funding (as PI or Co-PI) OR similar sponsored-research portfolio and evidence of high impact scientific research including peer-reviewed publications in leading journals.

Sara Joplin
Leadership Search Coordinator
joplin@arizona.edu

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

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).