Division Chief, Rheumatology & Director, Arthritis Center (Assoc/Full Professor)(T/TE/NTE)

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson invites applications for the position of Chief, Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine, and Director of the University of Arizona Arthritis Center. This is an exceptional opportunity for a transformative leader to help grow our presence and impact in Southern Arizona and beyond; promote patient care through state-of-the-art diagnostics and therapeutics; expand an already strong cohort of faculty, fellows, students, and staff; augment and expand basic and translational research and clinical trial activities; and further strengthen the tripartite mission of the College.

The College of Medicine provides state-of-the-art programs in medical education, groundbreaking research opportunities, and leading-edge patient care. From an initial class of just 32 students in 1967, the College today has graduated more than 4,000 physicians. With 6 core faculty, the Division of Rheumatology is a comprehensive academic clinical division with established community partnerships in a wide variety of areas, and a track record of research excellence driven by the University of Arizona Arthritis Center. Building on an established partnership with Banner Health, the fourth largest non-profit healthcare system in the U.S., the Division is well-positioned to expand its range of clinical services to include general rheumatology, Lupus clinics, Fragility Clinics, Rheumatology-Dermatology Clinics, Rheumatology-Interstitial Lung Disease Clinics, Rheumatology-Glomerular Diseases Clinics, and Inflammatory Arthritis-Cardiology Clinics.

Reporting to the Dean of the College of Medicine as Director of the University of Arizona Arthritis Center and to the Chair of the Department of Medicine as Division Chief of Rheumatology, the incumbent will work collaboratively with the leaders of the College and Banner -
University Medicine to further the tripartite mission of achieving excellence in clinical care, education, and individual and team-based research. This individual will be a visionary, accomplished leader with demonstrated achievements in rheumatology research and clinical operations and will be comfortable setting ambitious goals and strategies. Furthermore, this individual is expected to be actively involved in significant philanthropic and outreach activities, the cornerstones of the University of Arizona Arthritis Center; to practice transparent, collaborative leadership; and to create a culture of mentorship, scholarship and innovation that includes effective partnerships with community agencies, health-related organizations, and governmental entities, with a focus on faculty recruitment and retention efforts that support department objectives.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson is committed to promoting and supporting research, clinical, and educational missions that meet the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and the community we serve. We believe that our students, faculty, and staff serve as role models, broaden perspectives, and enhance our ability to advance the health of our community. Through strong collaboration with both internal and external partners, we ensure that our staff, trainees and faculty are fully equipped to address community challenges and needs, delivering exceptional care across Arizona and beyond.

Fulfilling the land-grant mission of the University
of Arizona, the Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships at the College of Medicine - Tucson is committed to strengthening and advancing the health of our community. We aim to develop a physician and research workforce dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of our state. Through strong collaboration with internal and external partners, we ensure that our staff, trainees and faculty are fully prepared to address community challenges and needs, delivering exceptional care to all those we serve across Arizona and beyond

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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• The
  Chief of Rheumatology/University of Arizona Arthritis Center Director will
  provide leadership, oversight, and management of day-to-day operations of
  the Division and the Center.
• The
  Chief of Rheumatology is responsible for recruitment, management,
  compensation, and retention of faculty in consideration of the University
  of Arizona, University of Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS), College of
  Medicine - Tucson (College), and Banner University Medical Group (B-UMG)
  strategic plans and initiatives in balance of the tripartite mission of
  the University.
• The
  Chief of Rheumatology will collaborate with the Academic Affairs and other
  educational offices at the College to ensure the department and their
  faculty are advancing the mission of the medical student, graduate
  student, and graduate medical education teaching programs. The Chief is
  responsible for maintaining a liaison with other clinical and/or basic
  science departments to foster an integrated teaching environment for the
  College.
• The
  Chief of Rheumatology/University of Arizona Arthritis Center Director is
  responsible for encouraging and supporting research creativity and
  productivity within the department, across the College and UAHS, and with
  the College's key partners.
• The
  Chief of Rheumatology/University of Arizona Arthritis Center Director will
  provide leadership oversight and effective management of an active program
  of independent, extramurally funded basic, translational, or clinical
  research in their area of research and expertise/specialization.
• The
  Chief of Rheumatology is the clinical role model and leader of the
  department's clinical activities. The Chief works with the Dean,
  Department Chair, and the B-UMG CEO to coordinate the clinical activities
  of the department. The Chief is responsible for maintaining appropriate
  standards of care appropriate to the discipline.
• The
  Chief of Rheumatology will provide direct patient care in the inpatient
  and/or ambulatory (outpatient) setting as a licensed and fully
  credentialed provider and member of B-UMG.
• The
  Chief of Rheumatology/University of Arizona Arthritis Center Director is
  responsible for ensuring the fiscal accountability and sustainability for
  the Division and the Center.
• The
  Chief of Rheumatology/University of Arizona Arthritis Center Director is
  responsible for creating, encouraging, and supporting an environment of
  professionalism, respect, tolerance, and acceptance.
  
  

• MD,
  DO, or equivalent.
• Board
  certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical
  Subspecialties and eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the
  State of Arizona.
• At
  least three years of progressively complex administrative experience
  (e.g., program leaders, center/section director, etc.) in an academic
  medical center setting.
• Demonstrated
  track record of distinction in teaching, clinical care, and/or research in
  an academic department of medicine or equivalent environment.
• Demonstrated
  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 development of faculty, trainees, and
  students.
• Record
  of solid performance as a skilled manager with the ability to grow
  revenues, meet budgets, measure and improve productivity and outcomes, and
  undertake appropriate business strategies to achieve Division and unit
  department and/or enterprise goals.
• If the
  individual selected for employment does not currently hold a faculty title
  with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, they will be
  required to obtain faculty status. This will include obtaining letters of
  recommendation and review by the appropriate College review
  committee.

• 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.
• Demonstration of outstanding leadership in a major subspeciality division/section at a (NIH-funded) department of internal medicine.
• Established and continuing independent NIH-funded sponsored research portfolio and/or evidence of scientific research, including peer-reviewed articles and extramural funding.
• Demonstrated experience in academic program development, assessment, program review, and accreditation.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising and community outreach.
• Demonstrated experience in creating research opportunities and enabling cutting-edge clinical trials.
• Demonstrated experience in developing collaborative programs.