Professor and Chair, Department of Urology

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Nov 19, 2024
Professor and Chair, Department of Urology *Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors* > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living 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." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion. Job Overview The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is excited to announce the creation of an inaugural Chair position within the Department of Urology, which officially became the college's 24th academic department on July 1, 2024. This transition marks a significant milestone, as the Department evolves from its previous status as a division of the Department of Surgery, a change that aligns with a national trend of elevating urology divisions to departmental status. The new Chair will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Department of Urology, which currently consists of 6 full-time faculty members, 10 residents, and 7 advanced providers. There is close coordination between the Departments of Urology at the Veterans Administration Hospital (4 full time faculty) and Cincinnati Children's Hospital (6 full time faculty). With a vision for rapid growth and expansion, the Department is poised to gain national recognition and attract top talent in the field. The Chair will have the opportunity to foster an environment of financial and operational autonomy, promoting innovative research, high-quality patient care, and educational excellence. The successful applicant will be provided with a competitive salary and benefits. Essential Functions Key priorities for the new Chair will include expanding the Department with new hires and building on prevalent subspecialties in Urology. A major priority is working with the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center leadership to build a center of excellence to address the genito- urinary cancer needs of the community. It also involves enhancing collaboration with Cincinnati Children's Hospital to strengthen residency training and support pediatric-to-adult transition programs. Minimum Requirements Hold an M.D., D.O., or a combined M.D. degree such as M.D./Ph.D. Meet the qualifications for the academic rank of Professor. Obtained board certification in Urology. Currently holds or is eligible for a medical license in the State of Ohio. Additional Qualifications Considered The successful candidate will possess significant experience leading and managing an academic unit in a complex environment. They will demonstrate the interpersonal skills that will ensure successful relationship building with leadership, as well as the faculty and staff of the Department and other units. The Chair will be a transparent, accessible and transformative leader with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the various external and internal stakeholders. Application Instructions For additional information about the position or to provide nominations, please contactMelissa Hurst, PhD, Executive Director, Talent Acquisition, hurstmu@ucmail.uc.edu Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. 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). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. 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 jobs@uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ:97675 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Professor and Chair, Department of Urology Date: Nov 18, 2024 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati Job Segment:** Recruiting, Urology, Developer, Medicare, Academic, Human Resources, Healthcare, Technology, Education