Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

11d•$350,000 - $510,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) will lead integrated clinical and investigative programs to advance the department’s strategic priorities. This role involves directing the Division of URPS, ensuring excellence in patient care, medical education for students, residents, and fellows, and developing high-impact research. The appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. The Chief will serve as the academic and clinical leader, responsible for strategic direction, operational oversight, and faculty development. This includes leading recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, retention, and performance evaluation of physician faculty and advanced practice providers. The Chief will also develop and implement strategic plans aligned with the Department’s mission, vision, and values, and collaborate with the Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology to ensure the financial stability of the division through appropriate resource allocation and fiscal stewardship. In terms of education and mentorship, the Chief will provide leadership, guidance, and support to faculty in key educational roles, cultivating an outstanding learning environment for medical students, residents, and fellows. They will promote, support, and assess faculty development in academic advancement, teaching excellence, leadership, and ongoing professional growth, and encourage the integration of innovative educational strategies and curricular advancements.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Completion of fellowship training in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Have attained or be eligible for Colorado medical licensure and board certification by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Demonstrated leadership experience within academic medicine, including clinical program development, medical education, and health system operations
Exceptional communication, organizational, and team-building skills
Proven record of delivering outstanding clinical care and exercising collaborative, effective leadership
Evidence of scholarly achievement, program development, excellence in education, and commitment to faculty mentorship
Proven ability to recruit, develop, support, and manage faculty and staff across clinical, educational, and research missions
Strong commitment to clinical excellence, medical education, and multidisciplinary collaboration
Minimum rank of Associate Professor
4+ years in a comparable Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery and be at the rank of Associate Professor or above
Doctor of Medicine degree
Fellowship trained in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Board certified in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Associate Professor / Professor Level with experience in academic leadership
Ability to obtain a Colorado MD license
7+ years in a comparable Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery and be at the rank of Professor or above.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in research, preferably with independent funding (i.e., NIH)

Responsibilities

Serve as the academic and clinical leader of the Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) Division, responsible for strategic direction, operational oversight, and faculty development.
Lead recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, retention, and performance evaluation of physician faculty and advanced practice providers.
Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with the Department’s mission, vision, and values.
Work collaboratively with the Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology to ensure the financial stability of the division through appropriate resource allocation and fiscal stewardship.
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to faculty in key educational roles.
Cultivate an outstanding learning environment for medical students, residents, and fellows by modeling excellence in learner supervision, bedside teaching, and clinical skills development.
Promote, support, and assess faculty development in academic advancement, teaching excellence, leadership, and ongoing professional growth.
Encourage and facilitate the integration of innovative educational strategies and curricular advancements.
Motivate excellence and teamwork among providers and staff, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Provide exemplary leadership with regards to conflict resolution among all team members.
Integrate clinical, quality/patient safety, management and financial concepts within a pediatric, academic healthcare setting.
Lead high-performing, cross-functional teams; design and implement processes for strong and effective clinical and practice management operations.
Ensure an excellent patient experience.
Promote the four-fold mission of clinical care, research, education and advocacy.