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

Arizona International; Tucson (AZ); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reduction

Access to recreation and cultural activities

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking an experienced leader for the position of Associate Professor/Professor & Division Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery. The role includes inspiring faculty, driving strategic growth in clinical and educational programs, and mentoring medical trainees. The ideal candidate will have an MD or equivalent, board certification, and experience in leadership roles. Join a team focused on excellence in training and enhancing the national reputation of the division.

Qualifications

• Must be a Professor or Associate Professor.
• Board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a team while mentoring trainees.
• Drive growth in clinical, research, and educational initiatives.
• Provide clinical services and mentorship at medical centers.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Strategic thinking

Clinical excellence

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent medical degree

Job description

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

Department: Surgery
Medical Sub‑Speciality: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences, 1501 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA
Rank: To be Determined
Tenure Information: To be Determined
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Hours per Week: 40
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid vacation/sick leave/holidays, tuition reduction, state retirement, access to recreation and cultural activities, etc.

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson (COM–T) seeks a dynamic, nationally recognized leader to serve as the next chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Reporting directly to the Chair of the Department of Surgery, the chief will collaborate with the leaders of COM–T and Banner–University Medicine to enhance existing clinical, teaching, and team‑based research programs and position the division for continued growth and transformation.

Based at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, Banner – University Medical Center South, and Diamond Children's Medical Center, the division delivers a comprehensive continuum of services.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspire, develop, and lead an accomplished team of faculty while mentoring trainees and advancing the division’s clinical programs. Foster a culture of accountability and demonstrate strong leadership and consensus‑building skills across the division and the department.
• Drive strategic program growth by expanding and strengthening clinical, research, and educational initiatives; enhancing multidisciplinary collaboration; elevating the national reputation of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Arizona and Banner Health; and ensuring excellence in the training of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Provide clinical services and mentor trainees at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and Banner – University Medical Center South.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professor or Associate Professor
• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent medical degree
• Board‑certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• Eligible for medical licensure in Arizona

Contact for Applicants: Casandra Sanchez, [e-mail]