Chair of Urology

Columbia University • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Chair of Urology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center will provide strategic leadership and direction for the Department of Urology. This role involves collaboration with the medical school and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital to enhance teaching, research, and clinical programs, ensuring continuous improvement and growth in operations, research activities, and residency training. The Chair will also play a pivotal role in driving the department's mission and contributing to the broader community.

Requirements

• Successful administrative experience as a leader at an academic institution.
• Significant leadership experience at a thriving academic health sciences center.
• National reputation for personal academic accomplishments and a record of scholarly achievements.
• Experience in clinical operations strategy and budget management.
• Experience with recruitment and development of physicians and mentorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aligning specialty departments within a matrixed institution.
• Demonstrated ability to empower teams to improve access and quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary and innovative leadership to guide the department into the next phase of growth and development.
• Build a culture of transparency and shared purpose within the department.
• Promote strong internal and external relationships with academic partners and diverse management teams.
• Integrate the department into the evolution of the health system strategy.
• Lead and manage transformative change in care delivery, focusing on quality and resource management.
• Develop and mentor the academic careers of current faculty and fellows.
• Recruit outstanding new faculty to build a high-performing team.
• Support the goal of recognizing the value of all employees and embracing diversity.
• Build relationships to innovate educational programs across various levels of medical education.
• Promote and maintain excellence in research and scholarly work.

Benefits

• Negotiable salary based on experience and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree