Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) will provide academic and clinical leadership for the division, driving strategic direction, operational oversight, and faculty development. This role involves leading recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, retention, and performance evaluation of physician faculty and advanced practice providers. The Chief will develop and implement strategic plans aligned with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology's mission, vision, and values, and collaborate with the Chair to ensure the division's financial stability through effective resource allocation and fiscal stewardship. Additionally, the Chief will provide leadership and guidance to faculty in educational roles, cultivate an outstanding learning environment for medical students, residents, and fellows, and promote faculty development in academic advancement, teaching excellence, leadership, and professional growth. The integration of innovative educational strategies and curricular advancements will also be encouraged and facilitated.

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 (for Associate Professor level)
7+ years in a comparable Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery and be at the rank of Professor or above (for Professor level)
Ability to obtain a Colorado MD license
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.
Exemplary leadership with regards to conflict resolution among all team members.
Strong leadership skills, including interpersonal communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, problem resolution, decision-making and project/change management.
Ability to integrate clinical, quality/patient safety, management and financial concepts within a pediatric, academic healthcare setting.
Experience in leading high-performing, cross-functional teams; designing and implementing processes for strong and effective clinical and practice management operations.
Commitment to ensuring an excellent patient experience.
Promotes the four-fold mission of clinical care, research, education and advocacy.