Associate Professor / Professor of Surgery, Division Chief of Vascular Surgery

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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

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with UC Health and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the College of Medicine’s faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Surgery is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. The University of Cincinnati Department of Surgery invites applications and nominations for the position of Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery.

The Division of Vascular Surgery is one of eight clinical Divisions in the Department of Surgery and is poised for growth under the direction of its next Chief. The Vascular Surgery Division currently includes 5 faculty members who offer a broad array of clinical services providing the highest quality care for vascular surgery patients including open, laparoscopic and endovascular repairs, TCARs, along with management of complex arterial and venous disease.

The successful applicant will be provided with a competitive salary and benefits, and the final faculty rank/title will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications.

Essential Functions

• Reporting to the Chair of Surgery, the incoming Chief will be responsible for partnering with the Chair to develop clinical programs and expand research while focusing on academic success in a collaborative environment. The Department of Surgery offers potential candidates a uniquely supportive practice environment with an emphasis on quality patient care, research, teaching, individual career development, and collaboration among faculty members. The Division Chief will also serve as the Medical Director of UC Health’s Vascular Lab. In this role the individual works in a close relationship with UC Health leadership regarding operational oversight of the lab including quality initiatives.
• The Chief will assume a leadership position in one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, with a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with UC Health and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the College of Medicine’s faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. We seek a candidate that will possess a vision that incorporates clinical growth, advanced patient care while upholding our tradition of clinical excellence.

Minimum Requirements

• MD or equivalent.
• Completion of a five-year accredited integrated residency in Vascular Surgery, or completion of a five-year accredited residency in Surgery with completion of an accredited fellowship in Vascular Surgery.
• Ohio medical license.
• Hold RPVI credentials.
• Hold BC/BE in Vascular Surgery.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Certification by the American Board of Surgery.
• Associate or Full Professor ranking with a minimum of 6 years of clinical experience beyond training.
• Demonstrated effective leadership and administrative skills and experience in resident education and research.
• Demonstrated ability to create and articulate a shared vision, persuade a wide range of audiences of its value, and engage others in its implementation.
• Strong interpersonal skills that nurture and expand upon existing collaborations both within and beyond the UC Health network.
• An expectation of achieving excellence in education, clinical practice, and research.

Application Instructions

Confidential inquiries and nominations are welcomed.

Please submit online application at https://jobs.uc.edu/ with a letter of intent, CV and the names of three professional references. For additional inquiries and to submit nominations, please contact [email protected] or 513-558-7556. 

For full consideration, submit applications by 12/20/2024.

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.

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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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