Chair, Department of Health Services Research

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

13h

About The Position

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is conducting a national search for a Chair of the Department of Health Services Research, which is part of the Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences. Reporting to the Division Head, the Chair will establish the department’s vision, guide faculty development, and oversee its operations and functions. The successful candidate will be an accomplished physician, physician-scientist, or senior faculty researcher and a proven leader. The Chair will lead a nationally recognized department and contribute to cancer prevention and elimination, transformative research, and exceptional education. The department serves as a hub for multidisciplinary research focused on improving how cancer care is delivered, measured, and valued, combining data, analytics, and clinical insight to advance patient care, health systems, and policy. The Chair assumes responsibility for all areas of the department, including direct patient care, research, faculty development and evaluation, integration of educational programs, finance and budgeting, and strategic planning aligned with institutional direction. The Chair supports the professional growth of faculty and trainees through career development and mentorship, and fosters a collaborative, collegial, and wellness-focused work environment. The role also represents the department, division, and institution in local, regional, state, and national matters. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and supplemental narrative statement addressing their qualifications by December 11, 2026. The position may involve responsibility for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure and may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain applicable requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience after a clinical degree.
M.D. or equivalent degree.
Board certification in an applicable medical specialty.
Eligibility for unrestricted Texas medical licensure.
Demonstrated clinical excellence and performance.
Administrative experience at a departmental or institutional level.
A proven track record of successful independent research and grant or protocol funding.
Consistent contributions to education or training and to mentoring trainees, faculty, or staff.
Ability to function effectively in a matrix organization with complex intra- and interdisciplinary relationships.
Ability to satisfy and maintain requirements necessary to ensure the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Progressive leadership experience in an academic setting.
Experience in an oncologic setting.

Responsibilities

Establish the vision for the Department of Health Services Research and guide its development.
Oversee all departmental operations and functions.
Lead a nationally recognized department and contribute to cancer prevention and elimination, research, and education.
Oversee direct patient care and departmental research.
Lead faculty development and evaluation.
Integrate educational programs.
Oversee departmental finance and budgeting.
Conduct strategic planning aligned with institutional direction.
Provide career development opportunities and mentorship for faculty and trainees.
Foster a positive work environment emphasizing collaboration, collegiality, and wellness.
Represent the department, division, and institution in local, regional, state, and national matters.