Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) (NTE/TE)

Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Tuition reduction for employees and family

Retirement plans

Access to recreation and cultural activities

Job summary

The UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA is seeking a Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology to oversee operations and education in Tucson. This role requires a qualified MD or DO, leadership skills, and board certification in Pediatric Nephrology.

The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reduction for employees and families.

The Chief will provide patient care, lead faculty recruitment, and enhance the national reputation of the division, ensuring high-quality educational experiences for students and residents.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Eligibility for Arizona medical license.
• Board certification in Pediatrics - Nephrology.

Responsibilities

• Lead division operations and set strategic vision.
• Provide patient care as a licensed provider.
• Recruit and retain faculty for clinical growth.
• Ensure excellence in medical education.
• Achieve visibility in the nephrology subspecialty.

Skills

Leadership

Collaborative scientific endeavors

Training and supervision

Emergency management

Clinical care in Nephrology

Teaching and mentorship

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent

Arizona medical license or eligibility

Board-certified or board-eligible in Nephrology

Job description

Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) (NTE/TE)

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arizona and Banner University Medical Center–Tucson seeks a qualified candidate to lead the Pediatric Nephrology group as Division Chief at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor (NTE/TE). The incumbent will oversee resident and medical student education, clinical research, and other activities, reporting to the Department Chair of Pediatrics.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and management of day‑to‑day operations, set a clear vision and execute short‑ and long‑term growth, value and service for the Division with a spirit of innovation, while maintaining appropriate standards of care and balancing the multiple, tripartite mission of the University.
• Provide direct patient care in the inpatient setting as a licensed and fully credentialed provider and member of BUMG.
• Oversee the members of the Pediatric Endocrinology Medicine division, ensuring adequate weekday and call coverage and the delivery of timely, high‑quality clinical care.
• Strategically recruit and retain talented faculty to support clinical growth, expand the Division’s research footprint, improve the national reputation of the Division at the University of Arizona and Banner Health, and ensure excellence in the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Represent the Division in financial performance, faculty career development, research, education and clinical care, achieving local, regional and national visibility and prominence in the subspecialty.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to lead clinics and educational programs.
• Ability to collaborate and encourage collaborative scientific endeavors.
• Ability to train, guide and supervise trainees.
• Ability to manage emergency situations effectively.
• Advanced knowledge in clinical care and treatment in Nephrology and Dialysis.
• Excellent teaching, interpersonal communication and mentorship skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic (DO), or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Arizona medical license or eligibility for one.
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics in the subspecialty of Nephrology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in basic science or clinical research (desirable but not required).

Rank: To be Determined

Tenure Information: To be Determined

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes – Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: Salary at 1.0 full‑time equivalency (FTE)