Job No. 155147
- Job Title:
- Professor and Chair, Department of Urology
- Employer:
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
- Location:
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Cincinnati , OH
- Posting Date:
- 14-Mar-2025
- Description:
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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 contact Melissa Hurst, PhD, Executive Director, Talent Acquisition, [email protected]
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).
- Contact information:
- University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
- Cincinnati, OH 45221
- United States
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