Chair, Otolaryngology
Company: University of Colorado
Location: Aurora
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
University of Colorado - CU Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck
Surgery
Job Title: Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck
Surgery
Position #00665132- Requisition #25576
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at
www.cu.edu/cu-careers
The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19
vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start
date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be
found at:
Anschutz:
https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2
Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus
Exemptions vary by campus location/department.
Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:
* Anschutz Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious
reasons.
* Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or
personal reasons.
* Consolidated/Central Services Administration - Will follow
Anschutz policy on exemptions.
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks
individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive
learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage
effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse
backgrounds.
The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery has an
opening for a full-time Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head
and Neck Surgery position.
About the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class
medical destination at the forefront of transformative science,
medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the
University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60
centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent
hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's
Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and
pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly
collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional
training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650
million in research grants. For more information, visit
www.cuanschutz.edu.
Position Summary
The University of Colorado School of Medicine seeks a Chair for the
Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery to provide
strategic and operational leadership. Reporting to the Dean of the
School of Medicine and serving on the School's Executive Committee,
the chair will be responsible for clinical and research activities
of the department in addition to its academic programs in medical
student, graduate student, resident, and postdoctoral teaching and
training.
The Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery has an
outstanding faculty, stable leadership structure, solid financial
footing, and a significant grant portfolio. The department has
about 80 paid faculty, including 45 MDs, 10 PhDs, 3 Audiologists,
and 32 PAs/NPs/SLPs, with total annual clinical revenue of $17.5
million. The department ranks 18th in the country among departments
of otolaryngology in total NIH funding, according to the Blue Ridge
Institute for Medical Research. total award funding for the
department is $4.7 million. The current research portfolio includes
a T-32 training grant in its second 5 year funding cycle, and six
active RO1s. There are 22 trainees in our resident group with an
annual complement of 4 in addition to 2 within the T-32 training
grant structure. The pediatric fellowship consists of 2 fellows
annually. A newly created clinical fellowship program in Speech -
Language Pathology is one of only 11 in the country that focuses on
dysphagia, voice, and the full spectrum of head and neck
conditions.
The chair will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining
excellence in the Department's clinical, education, and research
programs in collaboration with leadership of the School of Medicine
and its faculty practice University of Colorado Medicine (CU
Medicine). The position requires excellent interpersonal skills and
the ability to bring together diverse groups to advance the common
goals of the department and the institution. The successful
candidate will be a strong leader, supportive of diversity, and
have a proven track record of administration, education, and
research, as well as a keen understanding of the complexities of an
academic Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, and
the ability to lead the further growth and development of the
Department in all missions.
The Department chair is expected to work collegially with other
chairs and center directors at the School of Medicine and with
colleagues at its affiliates: UCHealth, Children's Hospital
Colorado, Denver Health, VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System,
National Jewish Health, and St. Joseph's Hospital.
Major Responsibilities
The chair will lead the clinical, educational, and research
programs of the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery,
with an emphasis on expanding the excellence, diversity, and
collaboration within the School of Medicine and with our partners.
The chair will:
* Define the mission and establish the strategic direction for the
department, in collaboration with the leadership of the University
of Colorado School of Medicine and its affiliates.
* Ensure the necessary financial and human resources are available
to support the clinical, educational, and research missions of the
department.
* Assure excellent education and advanced training is delivered to
the medical students, graduate students, residents, and
postdoctoral fellows.
* Expand and strengthen the department's education portfolio with
the consideration of developing additional key fellowship programs
including in Head and Neck surgical oncology.
* Define and lead strategy that expands and strengthens the
department's research portfolio, provides for deliberate investment
into research activities and priorities, and supports principal
investigators and other faculty in efforts to secure extramural
funding.
* Prioritize and align multidisciplinary research collaboration
outside of the department to fulfill the institution mission (i.e.
Head and Neck cancer SPORE, Center for Lungs and Breathing).
* Supervise, prepare, implement, and monitor the department budget,
which encompasses all funding sources, managing financial assets,
and ensuring compliance with grant, legislative, and institutional
guidelines. Work effectively to manage available resources
responsibly.
* Recruit, hire, develop, and retain outstanding and diverse
faculty, including MDs, PAs, NPs, SLPs. Ensure an atmosphere of
support, inclusion, and equity.
* Be a role model and ensure compliance with highest standards of
professional conduct throughout the Department.
* Work collaboratively with diverse leaders of the School of
Medicine, the Anschutz Medical Campus, and affiliate partners,
including fellow chairs, administrators, faculty, and staff.
* Align the department with the strategic plan of the University of
Colorado School of Medicine, University of Colorado Medicine (CU
Medicine), and the Anschutz Medical Campus.
* Serve on the School of Medicine Executive Committee and on the
board of CU Medicine, which is a 501(c)(3) corporation that
provides practice and business management services for nearly 3,000
faculty physicians and advanced practice providers of the School of
Medicine.
Critical Competencies for Success
Leadership: The successful candidate must possess the leadership
skills necessary to take a strong and established department to a
higher level of academic accomplishment and operational excellence
while creating a world-class department committed to an environment
of diversity, inclusion and equity. The successful candidate will
demonstrate:
* A clear vision for building excellence in all aspects of the
academic mission;
* An understanding of the current trends in Adult and Pediatric
Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and the implications for a
successful clinical and academic department; and
* The ability to manage programs and lead people effectively.
Relationship Building: The successful candidate must be able to
build constructive relationships with others at the School of
Medicine, other professional schools, hospitals and other
affiliated programs. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
* An ability to collaborate with constituencies in multiple
organizations;
* Success at developing cohesiveness among high-achieving
individuals and groups in a diverse department; and
* Responsibility for establishing and maintaining an environment
that ensures mutual achievement.
Mentorship: The successful candidate will possess a track record of
success in mentoring trainees and faculty. The successful candidate
will demonstrate:
* Active participation in medical, resident, graduate student and
postdoctoral education;
* A strong track record of faculty and department-wide programmatic
development;
* A history of successful mentorship; and
* An outstanding ability to identify, recruit and retain superior
faculty members.
Other:
* The highest integrity and personal ethics.
* A commitment to community service.
* A commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.
* Outstanding writing and speaking skills.
* Strong organization and process-management abilities.
Reports to: John J. Reilly, Jr. MD
Dean, School of Medicine, and Vice Chancellor of Health Affairs
President, University of Colorado Medicine
Desired Outcomes:
* Outstanding clinical outcomes within the department resulting in
a consistently excellent reputation as a leading clinical
department in the region and the country.
* Educational programs that rank among the best in the country.
* Growth of the research portfolio within the department and
collaboratively in the school, resulting in increased extramural
funding, cross-departmental initiatives, and training of future
scientific leaders.
* Continued leadership and commitment to health equity through
programming that supports gender and racial diversity within the
department.
Diversity Statement
The University of Colorado School of Medicine seeks to recruit and
retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to
serve our diverse communities in Colorado and to maintain the
excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone
who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research,
teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of
minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with
disabilities. The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck
Surgery, like the University of Colorado School of Medicine, is
committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity
for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual
because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,
religion, height, weight, or veteran status. The University of
Colorado School of Medicine is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The University of Colorado School of Medicine is committed to
recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and
administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture
of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding. We
encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with
disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is
committed to diversity and equality in education and
employment.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position has been established at $600,000
to $900,000.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set
based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to,
internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the
University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of
possible compensation at the time of posting.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans
and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Diversity and Equity:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants
with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To
request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with
Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA
Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.
The University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus is
committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body,
faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote
a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and
understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic
minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ
community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is
committed to diversity and equality in education and
employment.
The University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus is
dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our
faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that
goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective
employees.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of
hire.
M.D. or D.O. with board certification in Otolaryngology - Head &
Neck Surgery with a record of professional accomplishments on a
national and international scale, with a strong focus on clinical
and research success, meeting the requirements for a faculty
appointment at the Professor level.
Preferred Requirements
* The ideal candidate will have demonstrated capability across the
spectrum of individual scholarship, collaborative academic
leadership, clinical and research program development, educational
excellence, successful faculty recruitment and retention, community
engagement, and will have designed, implemented and integrated
effective programs across complex organizations.
* The ability to build strong relationships with others in an
environment where the medical school and the clinical system are
partners and where the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck
Surgery fulfills expectations that it will be a leader within the
overall institution.
* Service as a division chief, vice chair, or chair of
otolaryngology who has developed academic leaders, mentored and
developed junior faculty, and identified and recruited diverse
students, trainees, staff, and faculty.
* Vision to recognize areas for growth and ability to lead and
mentor faculty as they develop opportunities.
* The knowledge to take advantage of research funding and
development trends as they evolve.
* Ability to engage in public relations and philanthropic
activities to promote and enhance the visibility of and support for
the department.
* A dynamic, passionate, and experienced physician and
administrative leader.
* Understanding of the complex financial pressures facing academic
medical centers and health care delivery organizations with
significant financial management experience.
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