Associate Professor / Professor of Clinical, Section Chief, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in urban public research is seeking a visionary leader for the Division of Arthroplasty. This role involves overseeing clinical, educational, and research activities, ensuring exceptional patient care and fostering a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will lead a talented faculty team, develop innovative clinical protocols, and drive impactful research. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of orthopaedic surgery education and practice. If you are passionate about advancing patient care and academic achievement, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee wellness program

Generous paid time off

Tuition remission

Discounts for activities and services

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. with completed Orthopaedic Surgery Residency and Fellowship.
• Demonstrated success in academic achievement and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Division of Arthroplasty.
• Oversee high-quality arthroplasty services and educational programs.
• Drive research agenda and secure extramural funding.

Skills

Leadership in Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Protocol Development

Research Grant Acquisition

Mentorship and Training

Robotic Arthroplasty Techniques

Education

M.D. or D.O.

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

Job description

Associate Professor / Professor of Clinical, Section Chief, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff and is seeking a Section Chief of Arthroplasty at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor to lead and oversee all clinical, educational, and research activities within the division. The Section Chief will be responsible for advancing the division's mission to provide exceptional patient care, cutting-edge research, and world-class education in arthroplasty. This leadership role requires a visionary who can foster a collaborative environment that supports innovation, excellence, and the professional development of faculty, staff, and trainees.

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Division of Arthroplasty.
• Recruit, retain, and cultivate a collaborative and talented faculty team to expand the Division of Arthroplasty.
• Collaborate with departmental and institutional leadership to align the division’s goals with the broader mission of the COM and UC Health.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality arthroplasty services, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety.
• Expand the outpatient arthroplasty program and build out a complimentary robotic arthroplasty program.
• Develop and implement evidence-based clinical protocols and best practices in arthroplasty including registry requirements.
• Lead the division’s educational programs, including residency training in arthroplasty and update the resident curriculum for adult reconstruction and arthroplasty.
• Mentor and support faculty, trainees, and students in their academic and professional development.
• Drive the division’s research agenda, promoting innovative and impactful research in arthroplasty while collaborating with faculty in other departmental divisions.
• Secure extramural funding and support faculty in obtaining research grants and conducting high-quality research and assist in developing a clinical trials program for the division.
• Lead the divisional efforts at growing the academic portfolio of the department.
• M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent.
• Successful completion of an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency.
• Successful completion of an Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship.
• A demonstrable record of success in academic achievement, with incrementally increased regional and national reputation.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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