Division Chief, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery (Asst, Assoc, or Professor - CHS)

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery (DOHNS) at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UW SMPH) seeks an exceptional academic otolaryngologist to join the Department's leadership team as Chief, Division of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead and further develop a nationally recognized division within a newly independent department known for excellence in clinical care, research, and surgical education. The Division Chief will provide strategic leadership across the Division's clinical, educational, and research missions while serving as a member of the Department's senior leadership team. In this role, the successful candidate will help shape departmental strategy, advance faculty development, strengthen multidisciplinary partnerships, and promote continued growth across the Department's academic and clinical enterprises. The Division of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery includes fellowship-trained rhinologists with expertise in advanced endoscopic sinus surgery, management of inflammatory sinonasal disease, revision sinus surgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, cerebrospinal fluid leak repair, and the multidisciplinary care of benign and malignant skull base tumors. The Division collaborates closely with Neurological Surgery, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Medicine, Radiology, and other specialties, providing comprehensive care for patients with complex sinonasal and anterior skull base disorders. As a regional referral center, the Division offers advanced medical and surgical care while supporting a robust portfolio of clinical research, resident education, and multidisciplinary skull base programs. The successful candidate will maintain an active clinical practice and will possess a demonstrated record of excellence in rhinology and anterior skull base surgery, along with a strong commitment to academic medicine. Preferred candidates will have an established research portfolio with current and future potential for extramural funding. Academic appointment will be at the Associate Professor or Professor rank on either the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) or Tenure Track, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Prior to the appointment start date, candidate's specialization must include eligibility or certification in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) or by the American Osteopathic Boards of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (AOBOOHNS)
Completed a fellowship in rhinology and skull base surgery
Must receive WI medical license by start date of position.
Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by start date.
MD, DO, or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

An ability to successfully demonstrate the core knowledge and clinical competencies associated with the subspecialty of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery
Established research portfolio with current and future potential for extramural funding.
For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS.

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the Otolaryngology Leadership Team (OLT) and contribute to the overall leadership and oversight of DOHNS.
Lead divisional efforts in sub-specialty education/mentorship and clinical domains.
Assist and organize divisional members in areas of clinical sub-specialty research projects.
Work in close conjunction with the relevant Vice Chairs, the Residency Program Director, and Department Chair.
Be an active participant in regional and national professional associations.
Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
Teach medical students, residents, fellows, and other learners.
Lead or develop areas of academic and scholarly pursuit, which may focus on research, surgical education, mentorship, quality improvement, multidisciplinary complex care, or global outreach.
Maintain an anterior skull base and rhinology clinical practice encompassing the medical and surgical management of sinonasal disease, advanced endoscopic sinus surgery, and endoscopic skull base surgery, including treatment of benign and malignant skull base tumors, pituitary disorders, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, and other complex rhinologic conditions.
Work collaboratively and inclusively with a multidisciplinary team including neurosurgery, ophthalmology, allergy/immunology, radiology, anesthesia, nursing, and other colleagues.
Share occasional otolaryngology on-call coverage and regional outreach clinical commitments with all faculty.