Chair of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati’s Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a Chair to lead a department characterized by strong clinical volume, broad research interests, and a deeply collaborative interprofessional culture. The successful candidate will develop and communicate a vision for the future of the department, maintain a strategic plan and goals that align with those of the College of Medicine, UC Health, UC Physicians, VA Medical Center, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Essential Functions
Developing and communicating a vision for the future of the department and maintaining a strategic plan and goals that align with those of the CoM, UC Health, UC Physicians, VA Medical Center, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Directing and overseeing the quality and effectiveness of the department’s educational programs; fostering an environment that emphasizes and supports the importance of the department’s educational mission and recruitment of trainees.
Encouraging and supporting investigation and innovation, scholarly activities, and productivity.
Implementing initiatives to promote and increase extramurally funded research in the department including through a varied portfolio comprised of NIH, philanthropic and industry sponsored projects.
Directing and overseeing the clinical services of the department and ensuring clinical excellence through a focus on patient safety, timely, effective, efficient, and patient centered care.
Recruiting, managing, evaluating, developing, and retaining talented faculty to fulfill the needs and missions of the department and various stakeholders.
Fostering a congenial, mentoring environment in which the trainees, faculty, and staff all feel supported and empowered to attain their greatest desired potential.
Developing annually, in collaboration with the department administrator, a budget for the department and overseeing management of department finances and resources in accordance with CoM and university policies and procedures.
Seeking opportunities to increase philanthropic support for the department and CoM and actively participating in philanthropy and development programs.
Modeling professionalism and ethical standards for faculty, residents, fellows, and staff and holding each of these cohorts similarly accountable.
Minimum Requirements
M.D. Active Ohio medical license.
Board-certified in Internal Medicine.
A proven track record across the spectrum of individual scholarship, collaborative academic leadership, clinical and research program development, educational excellence, successful faculty recruitment, retention, and advancement.
A history of collaborative leadership and an understanding of building successful research programs.
Appointment as a Full Professor.
Additional Qualifications
Candidates with combined degrees such as MD/PhD are encouraged to apply.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation And Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include:
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Comprehensive Tuition Remission
Robust Retirement Plans
Real Work-Life Balance
Highlights
Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities