Associate Professor – Professor and Division Chief

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado seeks an exceptional physician leader to serve as the Division Chief of the Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology Division, in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This senior leadership role is responsible for advancing the strategic, clinical, educational, and research missions of the Division, leading a division of full-time faculty physicians, advanced practice providers, and researchers. The division contains a Section of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, and Generalist / Hospitalist hybrid physicians. Clinical care is carried out at the Anschutz Medical Campus and in the greater Denver Metro community. The Division Chief will foster excellence in patient care, innovative research, and top-tier education and training programs. This position requires a dynamic and passionate physician leader with the desire to oversee the full spectrum of individual scholarship, collaborative academic leadership, clinical and research program development, educational excellence, successful faculty recruitment and retention, community engagement, and the design and implementation of effective high quality programs within and across complex organizations. The selected individual must maintain a full-time faculty position in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Associate Professor or Professor level. In their faculty position, the individual will provide clinical care in both obstetrics and gynecology, including inpatient and outpatient service and surgery as a member of the University OB Practice. Position includes primarily clinical duties, but we also actively participate in teaching medical students and residents.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Obstetrics & Gynecology residency program.
Board-certified OBGYN, Colorado Medical License
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
Meets criteria for Associate Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
5-7 years of clinical OBGYN experience
Ten (10) years of clinical OBGYN experience
5-7 years of leadership experience in clinical operations
Experience as a clinical educator

Nice To Haves

Completion of an OBGYN Hospitalist fellowship
Experience as a clinical educator
Fifteen (15) years of experience in an academic medical center
Evidence of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications, clinical trials involvement, or translational research contributions.
Experience with strategic planning, quality improvement, and operational or financial oversight within a clinical division or multidisciplinary program.
Documented commitment to fostering a culture of equity, access & engagement, mentorship, and professional development.
Strong record of teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, with evidence of curriculum development or program leadership (preferred).
Commitment to trainee development, faculty career progression, and building academic pipelines.
Demonstrated experience in leading faculty, managing teams, or directing clinical programs, service lines, or research initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated professionalism, communication skills, and ability to represent the division within departmental and institutional leadership structures.

Responsibilities

Provide visionary and innovative leadership to lead the division into the next phase of growth and development, in partnership with the Division Administrator
Recruit, hire, and retain outstanding faculty.
Ensure an atmosphere of respect, professional support, and development for all stakeholders.
HR/PRISM management of faculty within the division in partnership with the Division Administrator.
Support the goal of recognizing the value of all employees and contributing to a positive, collaborative culture that engenders a commitment to the organization's success.
Ensure a deliberate and priority-driven investment into research, educational and clinical activities for the division.
Advocate for women's health and reproductive rights by promoting access to comprehensive healthcare services to ensure that all women receive the necessary support and resources they need.
Provide the vision and leadership to achieve superior high quality clinical programs within the division and related disciplines.
Work with other leaders at the University of Colorado to build and grow areas of acknowledged clinical excellence.
Ensure delivery of excellent clinical education and advanced training to medical students, residents, and fellows. Provide leadership and oversight to the residency and fellowship programs within the Department and ensure learners are receiving comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Ensure financial performance of the Division in partnership with the Division Administrator.
Participate in the rotational schedules of the obstetric and gynecologic call pools, clinics during the week, and any other clinical activities that the Division participates in
Participate in the Division’s role as educators for our interns, residents, fellows, and colleagues as requested.